Purchasing Supply Chain Specialist

Do you want to be part of a hyper-growth company reducing society’s reliance on fossil fuels by developing products that use a revolutionary new kind of clean fuel? If yes, you may be the perfect candidate to join us at AlumaPower, a cleantech company with facilities in Sarnia and Kitchener, Ontario, Canada.

Our breakthrough multi-patented technology re-invents the aluminum-air battery as a ‘galvanic generator.

We are now developing an innovative long-life energy source that runs on post-consumer scrap, or “abandoned” aluminum, as a fuel source - displacing hydrocarbons and complementing other battery solutions such as lithium-ion.

This job is based in Sarnia. You will report to the Director of Operations and will play a crucial role in supporting our team in sourcing components, vendor selection, and managing inventory.

Confidentiality is a crucial part of this role, and it is essential to note that you will be interacting with a diverse group of people. You must uphold the company's values at all times.

Above all, you will seek to thrive and succeed in an entrepreneurial environment and have a hunger to grow personally within the company.

Job Summary:
The Procurement and Receiving Specialist at AlumaPower in Sarnia, ON, plays a key role in sourcing electronic, chemical, and mechanical components, managing inventory, and coordinating shipments. Reporting to the Director of Operations, this position involves working closely with vendors and internal teams to ensure timely deliveries, maintain quality standards, and support multiple departments. The role requires technical procurement expertise, forklift operation, and experience in global sourcing, all while upholding confidentiality and company values in a fast-paced, entrepreneurial environment.

Core Competencies
Technical Procurement
Inventory Management
Vendor Relations
Shipping Logistics
Global Sourcing
Cross-functional Collaboration
Communication Skills

Job Description:
Purchase electronic, chemical, and mechanical components to support engineering, prototyping and testing services department
Review, evaluate, and monitor department purchase requisitions and planned requirements for proper authorizations
Responsible for the inventory management program. Identifying key inventory to track and setting proper min/maxes
Expedite purchase orders to ensure department’s KPI for on track deliveries are met
Ship parcels/skids via courier and LTL
Operate forklift and other material handling equipment to receive/ship product
Communicate supplier quality issues and rejections with appropriate vendors, entering NCR’s
Work cross functionally to support multiple departments across the company
Assist in technical sourcing of components, meeting with vendors virtually and on site
Coordinate vendor managed inventory agreements

Qualifications:
~3-5 years experience in technical procurement
~ Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain Management, Business Administration or related field
~ Technical expertise with electronical component and mechanical sourcing
~ Experience shipping courier and LTL
~ Familiar with Dangerous Goods shipping
~ Familiar with reading engineering drawings
~ Past experience with contract manufacturing, component sourcing in the battery, automotive and energy sector
~ Forklift certified
~ A self starter with ability to set and handle multiple priorities
~ Excellent communication skills both verbal and written
~ Past experience using ERP systems
~ Experience in global sourcing
~ Coordinating international shipments and working with customs broker


The above job description is intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by individuals assigned to this position. It is not an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties, and skills required. The company reserves the right to modify, add, or remove duties as necessary. Employees may be required to perform duties outside of their normal responsibilities from time to time, as needed.