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Welcome to the Post Pollution Future with LanzaTechAbout us:LanzaTech was founded on the belief that we have enough carbon above ground to make everything we need. Through our biorecycling technology, we transform carbon into sustainable raw materials, replacing the need for virgin fossil carbon in consumer goods and transport fuels. We are building the circular carbon economy.Our impact:To date, we have abated over 275,000 tons of carbon dioxide (the equivalent amount of CO2 needed to charge 30,346,895,586 smartphones) across three commercial plants, and will soon have the capacity to abate 500,000 tons annually when three more plants launch in 2023.With dozens more projects in the pipeline, we are helping global companies like Zara, H&M Move, Coty, and on use recycled carbon to make sustainable consumer products from carbon that would otherwise be emitted from heavy industries such as steel making.Our team:
We’re a diverse, woman-led company, with over 400 team members and counting
We’re distributed around the globe—from Chicago and Europe to India, China, & New Zealand
Named one of TIME Magazine’s 100 Most Influential Companies of 2023, our team is taking on climate change one ton of carbon at a time.We are a woman-led company on a mission to recycle the world’s carbon supply, and we want you to join us!About the roleAre you looking for a challenging environment in new technology? Do you think you are good at sourcing and ready to prove your talents on a global stage? LanzaTech is changing the way the world thinks about carbon, we can only achieve this by hiring the most innovative creative thinkers in all areas of our organization. If you are hungry for teamwork with a twist, supporting our R&D and Engineering teams on projects will never bore. Come and view the world through our green global lens, if you're up for the challenge. This role maintains global and regional vendor networks to support project base and internal transactions for procurement from vendor qualification and negotiations through payment process. You will support R&D and engineering teams with project requests and strategic sourcing requirements, handle vendor interactions, and assist in the warehouse with shipping and receiving. Accountabilities
Manage quote through delivery procurement cycle, research, quote, and purchase order placement for products, services, and qualified sourcing.
Negotiate pricing, source items, handle contractual obligations, and review and validate T&Cs with vendors before transactions.
Ensure the accuracy of vendor master, pricing, products, and lead times.
Contribute to the risk management and assurance processes across all global supply chain and logistics issues
Manage supplier relationships and develop opportunities to optimize financial and operational performance in relation to goods and services.
Monitor supplier service, price, delivery, and quality expectations and escalate when appropriate.
Key Duties
Assist in the set-up of SKUs, confirming the accuracy of SKU listing and descriptions
Set-Up Vendor records and obtain required vendor information
Manage Item Requests for consolidation and ordering
Manage open purchase order register
Participate in the development of specifications for equipment, products or substitute materials
Negotiate and manage pricing, service deliverables, and KPIs with key suppliers
Participate in the identification of new sources and the vendor evaluation process to ensure that the supply capabilities of the authorized vendor base meet with LanzaTech’s current and future demands
Typical Decisions Made
Purchase order placement, delivery, and closure, handling contractual adherence to agreement
Problem solve project by project, supporting engineering, R&D, supply chain requirements, and blanket orders to facilitate the flow
Prioritization, tracking and trace of orders firm on-time delivery to lab and plant operations
Basic Qualifications
Minimum of 2-4 years of relevant experience in Procurement/supply chain
BA/BS in business, purchasing, or lab operations
Experience with life science materials or purchasing preferred
Able to manage a multitude of projects, simultaneously prioritizing the business needs on a global scale
Detail-oriented, computer literate with experience with ERP (NetSuite) systems and Office suite
Strong Negotiation and troubleshooting skills
Excellent interpersonal skills are required to interface with suppliers, customers, and internal personnel at all levels
Able to assist in manual processes, such as unpacking and packing boxes.
Able to lift 50 pounds
Familiar with inventory and cycle counts
Willingness to pitch in with other team members to get things done when rushes and emergencies occur, regardless of job outlines
Learn more about usby visitingwww.lanzatech.com/news/and take a look at some recent coverage:
TIME100’s Most Influential Companies (https://time.com/collection/time100-companies-2023/6285133/lanzatech/)
Fast Company’s Most Innovative Companies
Forbes: Synthetic biology gets the Gucci treatment (https://www.forbes.com/sites/johncumbers/2023/05/11/synthetic-biology-gets-the-gucci-treatment/?sh=3787f419732a)
Bloomberg: LanzaTech CEO on green financing, Brookfield, clean transition
Find us on social media:LinkedIn (https://www.linkedin.com/company/lanzatech/) ,Twitter (https://twitter.com/LanzaTech) &Instagram (https://www.instagram.com/lnzatech/) This position is open to candidates authorized to work in the United States on a full-time basis for any employer. LanzaTech is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, genetic information, disability, or veteran status.Powered by JazzHR
