Senior Buyer
Modern Hydrogen
Woodinville, WA - Full Time – Hybrid
Modern Hydrogen is looking for a talented Senior Buyer to join our manufacturing team. As a Senior Buyer, you will play a critical role in ensuring the timely availability of materials to support our facilities and manufactured systems in the rapidly evolving environment of a start-up enterprise. You will leverage your expertise in purchasing and supply chain management to drive efficiency, optimize supplier relationships, and implement process improvements. Your proactive approach will help streamline procurement systems, reduce costs, and maintain a high level of operational performance.
This is an onsite role. The Senior Buyer will be required to work on-site in our facility in Woodinville, WA 4+ days per week and attend quarterly company events in the Seattle area. These events are geared towards fostering connections between colleagues, building a strong team, and having fun together.
To facilitate efficient & effective onboarding, you will be expected to be on-site 4 days per week for the first 90 days to build trust, learn our processes, and integrate into our company culture.
Modern Hydrogen is an energy & materials company. Our proprietary methane pyrolysis technology converts natural gas into high-value hydrogen while producing solid carbon for asphalt, which is used to strengthen roads. By producing hydrogen at the point of use, Modern Hydrogen helps utilities & industry extend the value of their existing energy infrastructure and reduce emissions, all the while maintaining energy security and affordability. Backed by top investors and customers like Bill Gates, NextEra Energy, and National Grid, Modern Hydrogen is redefining how natural gas resources can become more valuable and sustainable in and beyond the energy industry.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities:
•Develop and execute sourcing strategies (e.g., Kanban, VMI, consignment, ROP, MRP) for key materials.
•Negotiate prices, terms, and delivery schedules to achieve cost savings and mitigate risks.
•Manage supplier performance to ensure on-time delivery, quality, and compliance with agreed-upon terms.
•Coordinate purchase orders and reschedule messages to align with production demands.
•Lead projects related to supplier transitions, part changes, and process improvements.
•Resolve invoice discrepancies to ensure accurate accounting.
•Work closely with internal teams to align purchasing decisions with company goals and strategies.
•Other duties as assigned.
Supervisory Responsibilities:
None
.Required Knowledge, Skills, Abilities:
•Strong negotiation and contract management abilities.
•Experience with procurement tools, processes, and systems.
•Experienced knowledge of MRP systems (NetSuite preferred).
•Proficiency in analyzing cost structures, making initial sourcing decisions and identifying opportunities for future savings.
•Ability to interpret and act on MRP signals.
•Proven track record of managing complex BOMs and engineering parts.
•Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
•Ability to thrive in a fast-paced, dynamic environment.
•Strong problem-solving skills and the ability to work independently.
•Proficient in Microsoft Office applications.
•Proficiency with Microsoft Office (e.g. Excel, Word, PowerPoint), as well as chat and teleconferencing applications (e.g. Teams, Slack)
Education and Experience:
•Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain, Business, or related field (or equivalent experience).
•Minimum of 5 years in purchasing or procurement, preferably in a manufacturing environment.
•Broad experience in both production and indirect purchasing categories (Machined and fabricated parts preferred)
•Additional ERP or Supply Chain experience in a manufacturing environment preferred
Certificates, Licenses, Registrations (Preferred):
•CPSM, CPIM, CSCP, or similar certifications.
•Lean/Six Sigma experience is a plus.
You are encouraged to apply even if you don't have all the typical qualifications. Modern Hydrogen values diverse experiences, backgrounds and ideas, and we know diversity of thought contributes to our success. We encourage all interested candidates to apply.
Modern Hydrogen is proud to offer a comprehensive total compensation package designed to support our employees & their families and promote health & wellness.
•Salary range is $85,000-$105,000/year.
•Ownership of the company in the form of incentive stock options (ISOs).
•Retirement matching through Ascensus’ SIMPLE IRA with elective 3% employer match.
•Company paid medical, dental, vision, life insurance ($100,000), and AD&D for employees. 50% covered for dependents.
•Optional access to our flexible spending account or health savings account, optional vision insurance buy-up, and additional voluntary life buy-up.
•Flexible time off to rest and recharge.
•Flexible working schedules.
•Parental leave to welcome a new family member.
•Annual professional development budget.
•Employee assistance program which includes wellness planning, estate planning, financial counseling and more.
•Dog-friendly office, fully stocked breakroom, engaging company events, and friendly and fun team!
•Relocation assistance for those moving from out of state.
Exact salary may vary depending on job location, job-related knowledge, skills, experience, education, training, certifications/licenses, and other business needs.
We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity at our company. We do not discriminate based on race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status.
Applicants must be authorized to work in the US. In compliance with federal law, all persons hired will be required to verify identity and eligibility to work in the United States and to complete the required employment eligibility verification document form upon hire.
https://modernhydrogen.com/