Associate Buyer

Company Overview

Amperesand is disrupting industrial power with the first commercialized Solid State Transformer systems. Solid State Transformers are much more than a transformer replacement, enabling numerous advanced features to unlock solutions for data centers, EV charging, renewables, microgrids, and industrial installations. We are looking for mission‑driven team members passionate about making amazing products for worldwide electrification at maximum acceleration. Amperesand is building a global company and looking for talent across our geographies.

Open to Reno, NV and San Francisco, CA

• Support procurement of mechanical and electrical components
  , assemblies, and materials to meet engineering, production, and project needs
• Issue and manage purchase orders (POs), ensuring accuracy in pricing, quantities, lead times, and specifications
• Work closely with engineering, manufacturing, and program management teams to understand BOM requirements, revisions, and priorities
• Source and qualify new suppliers
  , including requesting quotes (RFQs), comparing pricing, lead times, and technical capabilities
• Track order status, manage expediting
  , and proactively resolve delivery, quality, or supply chain issues
• Maintain accurate purchasing data in data‑tracking systems
  , including supplier information, pricing, and lead times
• Assist in cost control initiatives
  , including price negotiations, alternate sourcing, and component standardization
• Support inventory management by monitoring stock levels, demand signals, and forecast changes
• Coordinate with suppliers on engineering changes (ECOs), part substitutions, and obsolescence risks
• Ensure compliance with company policies and applicable quality, regulatory, and documentation requirements
• Prepare basic purchasing reports related to spend, supplier performance, and on‑time delivery
• Collaborate with all cross‑functional teams, stakeholders, and leadership to provide visibility into the supply chain process and align with overall business objectives

• Bachelor's degree in supply chain management, engineering, logistics, business, or related field. Ideally someone with experience handling a variety of parts in a fast‑paced environment.
• 1+ years’ experience in supply chain with evidence of exceptional ability to manage multiple complex projects simultaneously
• Proven experience working in a supply chain organization focused on new technologies, the NPI process, and a startup environment
• Exceptionally strong communication and negotiation skills that demonstrate an ability to communicate visually, verbally, and in writing
• Experience working with engineering teams (mechanical and electrical)
• Ability to work well under pressure while simultaneously managing competing priorities, challenges, and risks; effective response to adapting to these competing priorities, risks, and program changes as needed and quickly

Please note:

This role requires working on‑site 5 days a week. We do not offer hybrid or remote options.

• Competitive Salary + Incentive Stock Options
• Medical, vision, and dental benefits for employees and their dependents, effective from the start of hire
• Company‑paid Basic Life, AD&DD, short‑term and long‑term disability insurance
• Paid time off (PTO), paid sick days, and paid company holidays so they can rest, recharge, and take care of their health and personal needs
• 12 Weeks Paid Parental Leave

Singapore‑based employees receive benefits in accordance with local government provisions.

Associate

Full‑time

Purchasing

Electric Power Transmission, Control, and Distribution

Amperesand is an equal opportunity employer and complies with all applicable federal, state, and local fair employment practices laws. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, ancestry, sex, sexual orientation, gender, gender expression, gender identity, genetic information or characteristics, physical or mental disability, marital/domestic partner status, age, military/veteran status, medical condition, or any other characteristic protected by law.

Amperesand is also committed to working with and providing reasonable accommodations to individuals with disabilities. Please let your recruiter know if you need an accommodation at any point during the interview process.