About the role<ul style=""><li style="font-size:12pt;margin:3px 0px;letter-spacing:0.25px;line-height:1.6;">SparkCharge is currently seeking a Procurement Specialist.  The position is fully in-office.  The Procurement Specialist will manage day-to-day purchasing and supplier coordination to ensure SparkCharge has the materials, equipment, and services needed to scale charging deployments and field operations. This role supports sourcing, vendor management, cost control, purchase orders, lead-time planning, and supply continuity across charging hardware, electrical and mechanical components, mobile assets, field-service consumables, and logistics services.Describe the role and team the candidate will be joining</li></ul>What you'll do<ul style=""><li style="color:rgb(0,0,0);font-size:12pt;margin:3px 0px;letter-spacing:0.25px;line-height:1.6;">Source components, equipment, and services that support SparkCharge’s mobile battery charging, off-grid power hubs, Roadie Portable, permanent infrastructure, and related field operations. </li><li style="color:rgb(0,0,0);font-size:12pt;margin:3px 0px;letter-spacing:0.25px;line-height:1.6;">Run RFQs and RFPs, compare supplier quotes, negotiate pricing and terms, and onboard new vendors.</li><li style="color:rgb(0,0,0);font-size:12pt;margin:3px 0px;letter-spacing:0.25px;line-height:1.6;">Create and manage purchase orders, vendor records, pricing files, and procurement documentation in ERP or MRP systems.</li><li style="color:rgb(0,0,0);font-size:12pt;margin:3px 0px;letter-spacing:0.25px;line-height:1.6;">Partner with Engineering, Operations, Field Service, Finance, and manufacturing partners to align purchasing with forecasts, deployment schedules, product launches, and engineering changes.</li><li style="color:rgb(0,0,0);font-size:12pt;margin:3px 0px;letter-spacing:0.25px;line-height:1.6;">Track supplier lead times, quality, on-time delivery, and capacity; resolve shortages and escalate risks early.</li><li style="color:rgb(0,0,0);font-size:12pt;margin:3px 0px;letter-spacing:0.25px;line-height:1.6;">Build alternate-source and contingency plans for critical parts and services.</li><li style="color:rgb(0,0,0);font-size:12pt;margin:3px 0px;letter-spacing:0.25px;line-height:1.6;">Support inventory planning, spend analysis, invoice resolution, and procurement KPI reporting.</li><li style="color:rgb(0,0,0);font-size:12pt;margin:3px 0px;letter-spacing:0.25px;line-height:1.6;">Ensure suppliers meet quality, safety, regulatory, and contractual requirements.</li></ul>Qualifications<ul style=""><li style="font-size:12pt;margin:3px 0px;letter-spacing:0.25px;line-height:1.6;">Candidates must have:</li><li style="color:rgb(0,0,0);font-size:12pt;margin:3px 0px;letter-spacing:0.25px;line-height:1.6;">3-5+ years of experience in procurement, sourcing, purchasing, or supply chain.</li><li style="color:rgb(0,0,0);font-size:12pt;margin:3px 0px;letter-spacing:0.25px;line-height:1.6;">Experience in hardware, manufacturing, automotive, energy, EV, industrial equipment, or similarly operational environments.</li><li style="color:rgb(0,0,0);font-size:12pt;margin:3px 0px;letter-spacing:0.25px;line-height:1.6;">Strong knowledge of RFQ processes, supplier negotiations, total-cost analysis, and purchase order management.</li><li style="color:rgb(0,0,0);font-size:12pt;margin:3px 0px;letter-spacing:0.25px;line-height:1.6;">Experience with ERP or MRP systems and strong Excel or Google Sheets skills.</li><li style="color:rgb(0,0,0);font-size:12pt;margin:3px 0px;letter-spacing:0.25px;line-height:1.6;">Ability to work with BOMs, part numbers, technical specifications, and revision-controlled documentation.</li><li style="color:rgb(0,0,0);font-size:12pt;margin:3px 0px;letter-spacing:0.25px;line-height:1.6;">Strong analytical, organizational, and cross-functional communication skills</li></ul> Additional “Plus” Experiences Include:<ul style=""><li style="color:rgb(0,0,0);font-size:12pt;margin:3px 0px;letter-spacing:0.25px;line-height:1.6;">Experience with EV charging, batteries, power electronics, or electrical systems.</li><li style="color:rgb(0,0,0);font-size:12pt;margin:3px 0px;letter-spacing:0.25px;line-height:1.6;">Experience supporting field operations, distributed deployments, or contract manufacturing.</li><li style="color:rgb(0,0,0);font-size:12pt;margin:3px 0px;letter-spacing:0.25px;line-height:1.6;">Familiarity with freight, warehousing, 3PL coordination, or supplier quality management.</li><li style="color:rgb(0,0,0);font-size:12pt;margin:3px 0px;letter-spacing:0.25px;line-height:1.6;">CPSM, CPIM, CPPB, or similar certification.</li></ul>

SparkCharge is an automotive company that manufactures and develops charging stations for electric vehicles. Its product features include portability, fast charging, and modular design. The company specializes in providing solutions in electric vehicles, cars, and electric charging. SparkCharge was founded in 2014 and headquartered in Boston, Massachusetts.

Procurement Specialist

About the role<ul><li>SparkCharge is currently seeking a Procurement Specialist.  The position is fully in-office.  The Procurement Specialist will manage day-to-day purchasing and supplier coordination to ensure SparkCharge has the materials, equipment, and services needed to scale charging deployments and field operations. This role supports sourcing, vendor management, cost control, purchase orders, lead-time planning, and supply continuity across charging hardware, electrical and mechanical components, mobile assets, field-service consumables, and logistics services.Describe the role and team the candidate will be joining</li></ul>What you'll do<ul><li>Source components, equipment, and services that support SparkCharge’s mobile battery charging, off-grid power hubs, Roadie Portable, permanent infrastructure, and related field operations. </li><li>Run RFQs and RFPs, compare supplier quotes, negotiate pricing and terms, and onboard new vendors.</li><li>Create and manage purchase orders, vendor records, pricing files, and procurement documentation in ERP or MRP systems.</li><li>Partner with Engineering, Operations, Field Service, Finance, and manufacturing partners to align purchasing with forecasts, deployment schedules, product launches, and engineering changes.</li><li>Track supplier lead times, quality, on-time delivery, and capacity; resolve shortages and escalate risks early.</li><li>Build alternate-source and contingency plans for critical parts and services.</li><li>Support inventory planning, spend analysis, invoice resolution, and procurement KPI reporting.</li><li>Ensure suppliers meet quality, safety, regulatory, and contractual requirements.</li></ul>Qualifications<ul><li>Candidates must have:</li><li>3-5+ years of experience in procurement, sourcing, purchasing, or supply chain.</li><li>Experience in hardware, manufacturing, automotive, energy, EV, industrial equipment, or similarly operational environments.</li><li>Strong knowledge of RFQ processes, supplier negotiations, total-cost analysis, and purchase order management.</li><li>Experience with ERP or MRP systems and strong Excel or Google Sheets skills.</li><li>Ability to work with BOMs, part numbers, technical specifications, and revision-controlled documentation.</li><li>Strong analytical, organizational, and cross-functional communication skills</li></ul> Additional “Plus” Experiences Include:<ul><li>Experience with EV charging, batteries, power electronics, or electrical systems.</li><li>Experience supporting field operations, distributed deployments, or contract manufacturing.</li><li>Familiarity with freight, warehousing, 3PL coordination, or supplier quality management.</li><li>CPSM, CPIM, CPPB, or similar certification.</li></ul>

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