Purchaser

<div class="content-intro"><p>Parallel Systems is pioneering autonomous battery-electric rail vehicles designed to transform freight transportation by shifting portions of the $900 billion U.S. trucking industry onto rail. Our innovative technology offers cleaner, safer, and more efficient logistics solutions. Join our dynamic team and help shape a smarter, greener future for global freight.</p></div><p><strong><span data-contrast="auto">Purchaser</span></strong><span data-ccp-props="{"335559738":240,"335559739":240}"> </span></p> <p><span data-contrast="auto">Parallel Systems is seeking a detail-oriented and proactive purchaser to drive the procurement of materials, components, and services essential to building and operating our autonomous rail vehicles. This role will work closely with engineering, operations, and finance teams to ensure timely ordering and delivery of goods, proper accounting of orders and deliveries, and strong relationships with vendors. The ideal candidate has experience executing procurement functions for a mixture of materials. Inco terms, purchasing tools, and thrives in a fast-paced hardware environment.</span><span data-ccp-props="{"335559738":240,"335559739":240}"> </span></p> <p><strong><span data-contrast="auto">Key Responsibilities:</span></strong><span data-ccp-props="{"335559738":240,"335559739":240}"> </span></p> <ul> <li><span data-contrast="auto">Request quotes for mechanical, electrical, and custom components to support prototype and production builds.</span><span data-ccp-props="{"335559738":240,"335559739":240}"> </span></li> <li><span data-contrast="auto">Request quotes and/or maintain price lists for maintenance, repair, and operations items, as well as project-based capital and non-capital equipment</span><span data-ccp-props="{"335559738":240,"335559739":240}"> </span></li> <li><span data-contrast="auto">Review quotes and negotiate payment and delivery terms.</span><span data-ccp-props="{"335559738":240,"335559739":240}"> </span></li> <li><span data-contrast="auto">Issue and manage purchase orders, follow up with vendors to ensure on-time delivery and accurate documentation</span><span data-ccp-props="{"335559738":240,"335559739":240}"> </span></li> <li><span data-contrast="auto">Coordinate shipment of materials and associated documentation.</span><span data-ccp-props="{"335559738":240,"335559739":240}"> </span></li> <li><span data-contrast="auto">Collaborate with engineering, operations, and finance to understand BOM and</span><span data-contrast="auto">,</span><span data-contrast="auto"> lead time requirements.</span><span data-ccp-props="{"335559738":240,"335559739":240}"> </span></li> <li><span data-contrast="auto">Track receipt of orders to clear POs for payment when matched to invoices.</span><span data-ccp-props="{"335559738":240,"335559739":240}"> </span></li> <li><span data-contrast="auto">Track and manage vendor performance, proactively address delivery risks, and receive inspect materials</span><span data-ccp-props="{"335559738":240,"335559739":240}"> </span></li> <li><span data-contrast="auto">Maintain accurate records, and documentation of all orders.</span><span data-ccp-props="{"335559738":240,"335559739":240}"> </span></li> <li><span data-contrast="auto">Support supplier onboarding, qualification, and negotiations to ensure competitive pricing and reliability</span><span data-ccp-props="{"335559738":240,"335559739":240}"> </span></li> <li><span data-contrast="auto">Recommend and implement process improvements in procurement and supply chain workflows</span><span data-ccp-props="{"335559738":240,"335559739":240}"> </span></li> <li><span data-contrast="auto">Assist with freight coordination, customs documentation, and logistics as needed</span><span data-ccp-props="{"335559738":240,"335559739":240}"> </span></li> </ul> <p><strong><span data-contrast="auto">What Success Looks Like:</span></strong><span data-ccp-props="{"335559738":240,"335559739":240}"> </span></p> <ul> ... (truncated, view full listing at source)