Construction Procurement Manager

American Battery Technology Company (ABTC) provides technical development and commercialization of domestic, sustainable sourcing of critical battery materials through lithium-ion battery recycling and battery metal extraction technologies for use in batteries that power electric cars, grid storage applications, and consumer electronics and tools. Our first of kind systems produce commercial-scale battery materials that are sold into the battery manufacturing supply chain.

As our Procurement Manager of CAPEX, you will be responsible for supporting the sourcing and evaluation of negotiating terms and conditions, preparing recommendations to decision makers, facilitating execution of contracts for design consultants, equipment vendors, and construction contractors on our capital projects across the organization, and conducting any other procurement activities necessary to deliver materials and services as needed. This individual plays an important role in analyzing the enterprise relationship of key suppliers with the objective of maximizing value and identifying benefits through the promotion of a joint collaborative approach. Please note that this is an individual contributor role.  

• Communicates with cross functional teams, including management, regularly regarding the technical requirements and build-out of our capital infrastructure.
• Drives contracting from request for proposal development through to the signing of agreements and follows through with oversight of contracts throughout execution.
• Assesses market material availability and pricing; reasonably predicts future availability based on the market, delivery systems, and other variables.
• Evaluates spending operations while seeking ways to improve and enhance the quality of products purchased and the timeliness of deliveries.
• Maintains relationships with suppliers while continually scouting for additional vendors
• Compiles and analyzes data to perform bid levelling and price analysis, as well as reviewing proposals to establish price objectives.
• Stays up to date on industry trends and new products.
• Monitors and update relevant departments regarding price fluctuations of goods and vendor pricing
• Manages an efficient flow of goods to ensure optimum production.
• Attends meetings with the legal team, technical team, vendors, suppliers and more.
• Negotiates all commercial terms associated with the contracting process and acts as a liaison for legal resources.
• Hands-on at construction sites and actively seeks answers to potential contractual discrepancies.
• Maintains and or implements purchasing and recordkeeping systems.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

• 3+ years of experience in sourcing, simple contracting, operational efficiency projects, or relevant commodity experience.
• Bachelor’s Degree in business, Supply Chain, Engineering, Construction Management or related field, or equivalent in years of experience.
• Strong communication and project management skills with a proven track record of ability to influence peers and Sr leadership.
• Ability to deal with ambiguity in a high performing/growing business.
• Excellent at communicating and collaborating cross-functionally and working within a matrixed organization.
• Ability to lead projects and influence within peer group and without direct reports.
• Strong influential leadership and ability to forge relationships.
• Solid knowledge of accounting processes and systems.
• Ability to positively collaborate in a team environment.

• Competitive salary 

• Company-sponsored health, dental, vision, and life insurance 
• Parental Leave

• Company-sponsored Employee Assistance Program  

• Stock options 

• 401(K) 

• Flexible paid time off 

• Monthly phone stipend 

Equal Opportunity Employer 

American Battery Technology Company is proud to be an Equal Employment Opportunity and Affirmative Action employer. We do not discriminate based upon race, religion, color, national origin, gender (including pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions), sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, age, status as a protected veteran, status as an individual with a disability, or other applicable legally protected characteristics.  

Americans With Disabilities Act 

American Battery Technology Company does not discriminate based upon disability in its hiring or employment practices and complies with the ADA title I employment regulations. If you need assistance or an accommodation due to a disability or a special need, please contact Human Resources.