Company Overview

Driven by our vision of the affordable, reliable, net-zero carbon grid of the future, Mainspring has developed a new category of power generation — the linear generator — that delivers local, scalable, and fuel-flexible power to help accelerate the transition to the net-zero carbon grid.

The unique combination of attributes offered by Mainspring’s linear generator enables applications on both the commercial and utility sides of the meter for the $816B global electricity equipment market. We serve a wide range of Fortune 500 customers across markets and industries as well as top-tier utilities and other gridside providers.

We are looking to build relationships with people who share our values:

• Pragmatic Optimism. Building a new category of world-class power generation requires the optimism of ambition and creativity, balanced with practicality to solve problems efficiently. The challenges that arise are opportunities for growth.
• Excellence without Ego. We bring expertise and commitment to creating the best customer experience, from sales to deployment and service, just as we apply deep technical rigor to building and delivering world-class products. We strive for excellence and behave as leaders with the humility to acknowledge our challenges, both collectively and as individual contributors.
• Proactive Collaboration. The integration and cross-disciplinary nature of Mainspring’s business requires intentionally seeking out others who bring different skills, perspectives, and priorities. Our culture of inclusion and respect extends beyond our team to interactions with our partners and customers.

Mainspring is based in Menlo Park and has partnered with top-tier investors and utilities such as Khosla Ventures, Bill Gates, NextEra, and American Electric Power. More information can be found at www.mainspringenergy.com.

Responsibilities

Mainspring is growing rapidly and starting to manufacture its Linear Generators, with numerous purchases (Non Production Materials, CAPEX, Services, MRO) to be planned, executed, and tracked. You will excel at managing suppliers from RFQ to PO and contracts, On time Supply, quality checks, and payment. You are highly organized, communicative, hands-on and will thrive in a nimble fast-paced environment that involves regular cross-functional engagement with multiple departments

• Forecast and plan purchasing needs from lead times and inventory, with input on business risks and use-of-capital
• Manage all phases of the procure-to-pay process, including administering competitive RFQs, gaining approvals, tracking the progress of POs, and shipping
• Drive cost reduction activities, pursuing reductions where possible
• Build and manage effective supplier relationships and act as the primary interface with suppliers on delivery status, issues, and problem resolution
• Establish VMI / Kanban Programs to maintain a steady supply of indirect materials to support operational efficiency.
• Communicate proactively with stakeholders about order status and schedule challenges, and manage change orders, rush-requests, and returns, as necessary
• Follow through to ensure on-time delivery to support revenue/shipment plan
• Partner with IT and other business stakeholders on Planning processes and system improvements
• Drive cost reduction through competitive bidding, sourcing new suppliers
• Independently develop & negotiate complex contracts & agreements involving large spends
• Provide a high level of service to Internal customers in performing the above responsibilities.
• Display high levels of business ethics when dealing with suppliers & business partners.
• Practice & display MSE core values.

Qualifications

• At least 10 years Experience in Indirect procurement in a Mechanical/Electronics Manufacturing environment with a background in relevant categories (Prod. Equipment, Tools, Material Handling, MRO, Utilities, Facility Mgmt. Maintenance Services and Spare Parts)
• Negotiation experience across the global supplier markets
• Commercial and legal understanding of contracts
• Independent, excellent communicator, and collaborator with internal stakeholders
• Detail-oriented with thorough analytical capabilities including the ability to solve problems with minimal supervision
• Proficient with Excel and Google Workspace suite. Experience with ERP packages
• Bachelor’s Degree in Business, Economics, Supply Chain Management or similar discipline

The Bay Area salary for this role is $100k-$138k base + pre-IPO stock options + benefits. This position is on-site in Menlo Park, CA. The salary will be adjusted based on the experience of the employee.

Does your experience not meet all of our posted requirements? Studies have shown that some people are less likely to apply to positions unless they meet every listed requirement. At Mainspring, we are committed to building a diverse, inclusive, flexible, and collaborative environment, so if you want to help us transition the world to clean and affordable electricity, and don’t meet all posted requirements for a particular role, we’d still love to hear from you. Mainspring can sometimes be flexible enough to shift responsibilities for the right person, or otherwise identify open or upcoming roles that may better fit your professional background.

In more traditional words, Mainspring Energy, Inc is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, or protected veteran status and will not be discriminated against on the basis of disability.

This compensation and benefits information is based on Mainspring Energy's estimate as of the date of publication and may be modified in the future. We generally do not negotiate on salary once we have made an offer. The level of pay within the range will depend on a variety of job-related factors that may include location, relevant prior experience and/or education, or particular skills and expertise. New hires joining the company tend to be paid within the starting base pay range noted above, with opportunities to increase pay over time based on development of additional skills, competencies, and company-specific knowledge.