Peak Energy · 1 month ago
NPI Buyer/Planner
Burlingame, CA
Full-time
Onsite
Mid, Senior Level
$110K/yr - $140K/yr
3+ years expPeak Energy is pioneering Sodium-Ion battery systems for renewable energy storage. The NPI Buyer/Planner will be responsible for ensuring material readiness for new product introduction builds, managing supplier relationships, and driving cost and quality performance in a fast-paced environment.
EnergyEnergy StorageRenewable Energy
Responsibilities
Own material readiness for NPI builds
Deliver clear-to-build status, material coverage, and run-out reports for NPI builds across cells, modules, and units spanning mechanicals, harnesses, PCBAs, and TLAs
Plan and place POs for key NPI components
Translate build plans into material demand and place POs for long-lead and critical components (cells, PCBAs, harnesses, custom metal, power electronics, etc.), tracking them from PO to dock
Partner closely with Global Supplier Managers (GSMs)
Work hand-in-hand with GSMs to translate program build plans into supplier commitments, align on sourcing strategy and terms, and ensure that PO placement, lead times, and material readiness support the commercial agreements they own
Support commercial and supplier strategies
Provide GSMs with data and analysis (coverage, demand scenarios, lead times, MOQs, cost drivers) to support commercial negotiations, capacity planning, and long-term agreements
Drive cost, quality, and delivery performance
Work with GSMs, suppliers, and CMs to address shortages, slips, yield issues, and spec changes with minimal impact on build schedules; help ensure Peak receives competitive pricing and terms for NPI parts
Maintain accurate systems and data
Keep item masters, lead times, safety stocks, and PO status up to date in our MRP/ERP system; ensure allocations to specific programs/builds are accurate and traceable
Be the operational hub for NPI builds
Partner with Engineering, Program Management, Manufacturing Engineering, and GSMs to align build plans, ECOs, and cut-in dates with material availability and supplier capacity
Analyze and communicate
Build and maintain reports on material coverage, risks, and burn-down for key NPI builds; clearly communicate status and gaps to stakeholders and drive cross-functional actions to close them
Support cost evolution tracking
Work with Supply Chain leadership and Finance to track BOM cost evolution across program phases and highlight major cost drivers, variances, and savings opportunities
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain, Operations, Engineering, Finance, or equivalent experience
3–6+ years of experience in buying/planning, sourcing, or supply chain management, ideally in: Energy storage, EV, power electronics, or complex electro-mechanical hardware
Strong knowledge of MRP/ERP and solid understanding of: Discrete manufacturing, Bills of material (EBOM/MBOM), NPI / engineering builds, Procure-to-pay processes and inventory management
Advanced proficiency in Excel/Google Sheets; comfortable building and interpreting coverage reports, projections, and what-if scenarios
Demonstrated track record in supplier operational and relationship management (delivery, expedites, shortage management, basic commercial discussions)
Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills; able to sift through incomplete data and still provide clear recommendations to leadership
Strong written and verbal communication skills; comfortable presenting status and risks to cross-functional stakeholders
Ability to work independently on multiple projects in a fast-moving, ambiguous startup environment; flexibility and bias-to-action are key
Passion for the energy transition and a desire to help build a world-class supply chain from the ground up
Benefits
Flexible time off
Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage
Strong 401(k) plan
Equity opportunities
Company
Peak Energy
Peak Energy is a pioneering firm that is industrializing sodium-ion to expedite the shift to renewable energy.
51-200 employees
H1B Sponsorship
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Funding
Current Stage
Growth StageTotal Funding
$65MKey Investors
Xora Innovation
2024-07-17Series A· $55M
2023-10-04Seed· $10M
Leadership Team
Landon Mossburg
Founder & CEO
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