EarthGrid PBC | Cost and Procurement Analyst | Richmond, CA - EarthGrid PBC : Job Details

Title: Cost and Procurement Analyst

Role type: Full-time, salaried (exempt)

Job location: Richmond, CA (hybrid)

About EarthGrid

EarthGrid, a public benefit corporation, is solving the biggest problems in infrastructure: fiber, power, and water. We're utilizing plasma tech to bore an underground tunnel network to increase electricity transmission which enables the development of more clean power, and more fiber, including in underserved communities, increased access to clean water, and rapid movement of goods & freight…all underground.

Our plasma tech is up to 100x faster and 10x cheaper than traditional boring technology. We intend to become the largest owner of underground real estate in the world. Our mission is to help advance decarbonization through our technologies which do not utilize fossil fuels (electricity & air are the only inputs), ideally run on solar/wind power, use little to no water and no chemicals, lubricants, or drilling mud in the process, keeping our groundwater free of toxic contaminants.

EarthGrid is located in Richmond, CA, a short distance from Berkeley, San Francisco, and Marin County. We are a mission-driven company, tackling our planet's biggest challenges one step at a time using cutting edge technology.

The Role

EarthGrid PBC is looking for a Cost and Procurement Analyst. This role will report to the Controller and work closely with the VP, Business Operations, IT team, and Engineering Managers. This individual will manage key vendor relationships, develop procurement plans for industrial equipment (including evaluating alternatives), and ensure equipment is adequately budgeted. A key sign of success in this role will be improving the engineering team's productivity. This is a full-time, hybrid-eligible role; we request you be located in the Bay Area within driving distance of Richmond, CA. In-person attendance at least 3 days per week is expected.

Key Responsibilities

• Be the primary line of contact for engineering procurement needs, including defining purchasing needs based on engineering goals, identifying vendors, and presenting time-cost-quality tradeoffs to the engineering team.
• Maintain vendor relationships (including credit applications)
• Serve as primary custodian for engineering equipment budgets
• Strategic evaluation of large equipment purchases
• Manage inventory tracking of raw materials and equipment
• Work to resolve warranty and service issues promptly
• Develop procurement policies and best practices, including the use of POs and vendor-specific payment methods
• Be the source of knowledge for engineering spend for the finance team, with the ability to translate past spending into planned expenditures

Required Experience and Skills

• BA / BS degree in business administration, supply chain management, mathematics, economics, statistics, or similar
• 1+ year managing equipment budgets
• 2+ years managing procurement in an industrial, construction, or engineering setting
• Google Workspace / Microsoft Office Suite
• Ability to lift up to 25 lbs, sit, and stand for extended periods
• Up to 15% travel can be expected to vendor or project sites or office locations outside of the Bay Area

Desired Skills

• Budget management (including interfacing with accountants to ensure transactions are correctly recorded)
• Account or vendor management skills, including developing new relationships from scratch
• Solidworks, Autocad, and other engineering and construction tools
• Experience reading machine and part diagrams
• Experience with customs brokerage and logistics

Benefits

• Expected Salary Range: $100-125k annually + benefits + stock options
• Individual pay within this range can vary for several reasons, including skills and budget
• Hybrid work schedule (at least 3 days per week based in our Point Richmond, CA office)

Application Directions

• To apply, please send your resume and a maximum of 5 sentences outlining your relevant experience to: [email protected]. All applications must be sent directly by qualified candidates; no outside recruiters. A background check is a required part of the application process at EarthGrid.