Buyer

Coreshells metallurgical Silicon anode technology delivers high capacity fast-charging and superior safety. Our low-cost liquid-phase nano-coating addresses critical electrode-surface degradation issues and enables batteries with a Silicon-dominant anode that have higher energy density superior intrinsic thermal safety and significantly lower cost/kWh compared to current LIBs. Our Si anode material is lower than the cost of graphite and 100% domestically sourced. We strive to transform the global automotive market by enabling low-cost and long-range EVs as a first step towards net-zero sustainability in the near future.

Position: Coreshell is seeking a Buyer who will be responsible for the end-to-end purchasing of direct materials components equipment office and facilities supplies and software. This person will process purchase requests maintain accurate procurement records support vendor onboarding and basic sourcing activities and help ensure expenses stay organized and compliant as the company grows. This individual will be responsible for a variety of procurement and operational execution activities from logistics coordination managing purchase orders and vendor management.

Core Responsibilities:

• Own end-to-end purchasing for an assigned portfolio of components consumables and capital equipment from requisition through delivery.
• Issue track and expedite purchase orders and proactively resolving delays before they impact R&D and production activities
• Negotiate pricing lead times payment terms and contracts with suppliers to secure favorable sustainable terms for Coreshell.
• Monitor supplier performance (on-time delivery quality responsiveness) and drive corrective action plans when performance slips.
• Identify and execute cost-reduction opportunities through negotiation alternate sourcing dual-sourcing or specification changes.
• Track and mitigate supply chain risk (single-source exposure allocation geopolitical/tariff exposure) and escalate issues early.
• Help establish and maintain scalable purchasing processes controls and documentation that promote spend discipline procurement best practices and audit readiness.
• Ensure purchasing activity complies with Coreshells procurement policies approval thresholds and internal controls.

What Were Looking For:

• Bachelors degree in Supply Chain Management Business Engineering or a related field or equivalent practical experience.
• 5-7 years of experience as a buyer procurement specialist or supply chain analyst in a manufacturing hardware or hard-tech environment.
• Demonstrated experience negotiating with suppliers on cost terms and lead time with a track record of measurable savings.
• Familiarity with sourcing components consumables or capital equipment for a manufacturing or production environment.
• Strong Excel/Google Sheets skills.
• Strong organizational and follow-through skills with the ability to manage a large dynamic purchase order load.
• Clear confident written and verbal communication including comfort negotiating directly with suppliers.

Benefits & Location: San Leandro CA. Full-time onsite. Salary range of $. with stock incentives . Dental vision healthcare and 401(k) benefits are included. Applications will be screened as received.

Coreshell Technologies is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race color religion sex (including pregnancy gender identity and sexual orientation) national origin ancestry age disability genetic information military or veteran status marital status or any other protected status under California law. Applicants requiring reasonable accommodation during the application or interview process should notify the recruiting team.