Procurement Operations Associate

Form Energy is seeking a Procurement Operations Associate in Weirton, WV, to support its innovative iron-air battery technology. This role involves executing purchasing workflows, processing purchase requests, onboarding vendors, and resolving invoicing issues while ensuring compliance with company policies. The ideal candidate should have 2-5 years of experience in purchasing or supply chain operations, be highly organized, detail-oriented, and able to thrive in a fast-paced environment. Relocation assistance is available.
Are you ready to build America’s clean energy future with the team that will deliver? Form Energy is an American energy technology and manufacturing company. We are pioneering a new class of iron-air batteries to enable our electric grid to run on renewable, reliable, and affordable energy, every day of the year.

Form Energy has been recognized by TIME as “One of the Best Inventions of 2023” for its battery technology and by MIT Technology Review as a “Top Climate Tech Company to Watch”. We are making rapid progress on our mission of delivering energy storage for a better world, and are growing just as rapidly to meet demand. Our team has more than doubled in size in the past year, and continues to expand every day. We have signed contracts with leading electric utilities across the United States. Pilot production of our iron-air batteries has already begun, and later this year, production will take off to high volumes at our new factory in West Virginia.

Working for Form Energy is more than just a job, it’s a chance to be part of something extraordinary. And right now might be the most exciting moment in the company’s history to join. We are assembling a team of some of the most talented and motivated individuals across the country. Driven by our core values of humanity, excellence, and creativity, our team is determined to deliver on our mission and transform the energy landscape for the better.

Feeling energized to make a meaningful impact on the world? Then keep reading - you’ve come to the right place.

Role Description

As Form transforms the grid, we are looking for a Procurement Operations Associate to support the development and commercialization of our multi-day energy storage technology. You will be responsible for executing Form’s purchases across a variety of goods, services, and vendors, as well as creating purchase orders and ensuring compliance with Form’s purchasing policies. Highly organized and reliable, you will become the central expert to guide, advise, and execute on purchasing activities across the company. You will report to the Manager of Purchasing and Business Processes within our rapidly-growing Supply Chain organization and will work closely with Finance, Accounting, Engineering, and Operations teams.

This opportunity is based out of Form Energy's Weirton, WV facility. Relocation assistance is available.

What you'll do:
• Execute the purchasing workflow for a variety of goods and services to support the West Virginia Form Factory
• Process purchase requests, confirm compliance with company policies, and create and issue purchase orders
• Support new vendor onboarding to Form’s ERP system, including performing Supplier Due Diligence
• Support the resolution of purchasing or invoicing issues alongside finance and other stakeholders
• Coordinate with Legal, AP, Finance, and other business stakeholders to solve cross-functional issues with the P2P process and workflow

What you'll bring:
• 2-5 years of professional experience in a purchasing, supply chain, or related operations role
• Highly organized, attentive to detail, reliable, and proactive
• Ability to multitask, prioritize efforts, and effectively communicate progress and issues
• Comfortable working in a fast pace environment and the ability to manage time effectively
• Comfortable working both independently and as part of a team
• Familiarity with common business software and purchasing systems (Oracle Fusion, ZipHQ is a plus)

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Humanity is a cornerstone of Form Energy’s culture, and we make sure our compensation and benefits reflect that. Form Energy offers competitive salaries, stock options, and a holistic benefits package to ensure all employees have what they need to thrive while working here.

When it comes to you and your family’s health, we cover 100% of medical, dental, and vision premiums for full-time employees - and 80% of healthcare premiums for dependents. This starts from day one. We also offer at least 12 weeks of paid leave for new parents (up to 20 weeks for birthing parents), and generous vacation policies to give employees time to recharge when needed.

To build a clean and equitable energy future, we need everyone at the table. We strive to form a team as diverse as the communities we will serve with our technology, and are committed to maintaining an inclusive environment for all employees. We are proud to be an equal opportunity employer, and encourage candidates from all backgrounds to apply to our open jobs.

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