HoSt Bio-Energy Systems is seeking a PROCUREMENT/LOGISTICS SPECIALIST to join our team!

At HoSt Bio-Energy Systems, you will join a dynamic team where your contributions will not only propel your career but also help in steering the world toward a more sustainable future. If you're ready to make a difference and bring your expertise to our team, we want to hear from you!

Key Details:

Pay: $70,000 - $100,000

Location: Vancouver, WA

Schedule: Full-time; M-F

Travel: Occasional travel

Benefits: Employer-paid Health Insurance; 401k Program with 4% Match; Paid Vacation & Sick Leave; Flexible Spending Accounts; Short-term and Long-term Disability Insurance; Life and AD&D Insurance; Employee Assistance Program

Why Work Here:

• Join a company where sustainability is not just a goal, but a fundamental guiding principle embedded in our mission and operations.
• Play a role in closing the loop on waste, minimizing emissions, and transforming waste products into valuable resources, which is good for business and the planet.
• Enjoy ample personal and professional development opportunities in a dynamic and expanding global market.
• Work with experienced professionals dedicated to making a difference in sustainable energy.

Who We Are: At HoSt Bio-Energy Systems, our commitment to sustainability is at the core of everything we do. We are a global leader in providing cutting-edge, environmentally friendly energy solutions that empower businesses and communities to embrace a cleaner, greener future.

Our mission is to drive the transition to a low-carbon, circular economy by harnessing the power of renewable resources. We specialize in developing, designing, and constructing state-of-the-art Bio-Energy systems that convert organic waste and biomass into valuable resources, including biogas, green heat, and sustainable electricity. With a relentless focus on innovation, we create tailored solutions that meet the unique needs of our clients and address pressing environmental challenges.

Want to learn more? Check out our website: https://www.Host-BioEnergy.com/our-sustainability-mission/

Who You Are: You are highly adaptable and have exceptional problem-solving abilities. Building solid relationships with clients, vendors, and teammates comes naturally. Your excellent communication skills foster effective collaboration and clear understanding in onsite and remote settings.

Additional qualifications include:

• Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration, Finance, Supply Chain Management, Industrial Engineering or related field required.
• Prior experience with ERP systems is required; familiarity with NetSuite is a strong advantage.
• Three years of relevant experience is required.
• Extensive knowledge of contract principles and procedures.
• Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail.
• Excellent administrative skills.
• Excellent written and communication skills.
• Proficient in MS Office especially Excel.

What You’ll Do: The Procurement/Logistics Specialist is responsible for supporting business goals and objectives related to purchasing and vendor management. This role will prepare, review, negotiate, track, and administer contracts and purchase orders while continuously improving internal processes and relationships. 

Responsibilities include, but are not limited to:

• Reviews cost proposals and pricing information.
• Prepares and administers contracts and purchase orders with specific vendors.
• Compares bids from vendors and determines, or assists with determination, to whom contracts will be awarded.
• Evaluates vendor proposals to ensure that all requirements are met.
• Confirms that terms and delivery dates are accurate.
• Evaluates the competence of vendors and reviews their invoices for accuracy.
• Maintains database regarding vendors’ performance and quality of product(s).
• Reviews logistics processes and procedures; identifies, recommends, and implements    improvements to maximize delivery efficiency while minimizing costs.
• Reviews and analyzes transportation costs, parts procurement and delivery processes, inventory issues such as back orders, and other fulfillment metrics.
• Ability to manage vendor relationships, follow up on orders, and handle the push-out and pull-in order processes to adjust timelines and maintain supply chain efficiency
• Uses analytic methods and tools to understand, predict, and/or control logistics operations and processes.
• International purchasing experience is a plus, along with familiarity with Harmonized Tariff Schedule (HTS) codes.
• Performs other related duties as assigned.

Physical Demands: The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions.The employee must regularly sit, stand, walk, talk, climb stairs, and use the keyboard. Specific vision abilities required by this job include color vision, peripheral vision, close vision, distance vision ability to change from close to distance.Occasional lifting requirements of up to 15lbs.

• The employee must regularly sit, stand, walk, talk, climb stairs, and use the keyboard.
• Specific vision abilities required by this job include color vision, peripheral vision, close vision, distance vision ability to change from close to distance.
• Occasional lifting requirements of up to 15lbs.

Apply Now:  At HoSt Bio-Energy Systems, sustainability isn’t just a goal; it’s our way of life. We invite you to join us in our mission to create a brighter, cleaner, and more sustainable future for all. Let’s work together to explore the possibilities of Bio-Energy Systems and discover the untapped potential of renewable resources. Together, we can drive change, reduce environmental impact, and leave a lasting legacy for generations to come.

HoSt is an Equal Opportunity Employer; we celebrate diversity in the workplace and strive to maintain an inclusive work environment for all employees.