Procurement Specialist

Job Description

Job Description

Impinj delivers the Physical Intelligence that connects the physical world to the AI-powered digital world, fueling automated workflows and improving consumer experiences. From retail merchandise and groceries to packages and shipping pallets, Impinj products and solutions identify and track tens of billions of everyday items, providing real-time operational insights about every item enterprises make, move and sell. We are, quite literally, the eyes and ears of smart enterprise systems. Come help us build technology and solutions that enable businesses to visualize everything, waste nothing and act instantly.

Team Overview:

Join Impinj as a Procurement Specialist and be part of a world-class team that excels in developing pioneering solutions! In this role, you will play a pivotal role in our supply chain, ensuring that we maintain outstanding standards and stay ahead in the competitive market.

What You Will Do:

• Support the development and implementation of our long-term sourcing strategy with Component and Maintenance, Repair and Operations (MRO) suppliers.
• Monitor developments and identify trends within the supply base to ensure Impinj is prepared to react appropriately.
• Investigate and resolve problems associated with invoices and purchase orders working with accounting, vendors, and receiving departments as needed.
• Issue timely purchase orders in response to product requirements and expedite deliveries when necessary.
• Maintain regular contact with internal and external partners and cross-functional teams to recognize market and demand developments and contribute effectively to key decisions and processes.
• Provide data, analytics, and supplier spend metrics for decision support in all stages of the company's Procure to Pay process.
• Drive supply base rationalization in partnership with engineering teams.

What You Will Bring:

• Bachelor's degree in business administration, supply chain, finance, economics, operations or similar degree.
• 2+ years of experience in sourcing or procurement.
• Familiarity with Microsoft Excel, and willingness to develop proficiency in D365, PowerBI and MRP systems.
• Outstanding attention to detail to ensure accuracy and precision in procurement activities.
• Strong negotiation skills and experience in effectively managing vendor relations and securing good terms.
• Teamwork skills to work seamlessly with diverse teams and influence key collaborators.

Compensation & Benefits:

The benefits listed below may vary depending on the nature of your employment with Impinj and the country where you work.

The typical base pay range for this role across the US is $68,425- $96,600 . Individual base pay depends on various factors such as complexity and responsibility of role, job duties, requirements, and relevant experience and skills. Both market wage data and the mid-point of the pay range is reviewed and used as the starting point for all new hire offers. Offers are made within the base pay range applicable at the time.

At Impinj certain roles are eligible for additional rewards, including merit increases, annual bonus and stock. These awards are allocated based on individual performance. In addition, certain roles also have the opportunity to earn sales incentives based on revenue or utilization, depending on the terms of the plan and the employee's role. US based employees have access to healthcare benefits; a 401(k) plan and company match among others.

For a more comprehensive list of US employment benefits, click here. 

US Export Controls:

This position has access to technologies or data subject to U.S. export control regulations. Under these laws, the release or transfer of export-controlled items or information to individuals who are not classified as "U.S. persons" (as defined by Immigration & Nationality Act) may require prior authorization from the U.S. government. We may require additional documentation related to national identity to determine whether an export compliance license is required for any export-controlled items. This information is requested solely for the purpose of complying with U.S. export control laws and will not be used for other purposes. Learn more about export compliance here.

Why work at Impinj:

Know you're making a difference. Competitive benefits. Support for remote work or a desk with a view. Weekly Q&A sessions with our executive team. Impinj provides an environment that fosters openness and innovation and is developing technology that delivers a positive impact on the world. Collaboration and teamwork are highly valued, and accomplishments are duly celebrated. We have an open paid time-off policy paired with a respect for work/life balance. Our headquarters is located in Seattle with spectacular views of the Olympics, Lake Union, and Mt Baker, which can be enjoyed from our rooftop deck. Our Brazilian site is in Porto Alegre, Rio Grande do Sul state, at "Tecnopuc," a technology park that offers a very nice workplace for the development of groundbreaking technologies. Impinj is committed to creating a diverse and inclusive work environment and welcomes applicants from all backgrounds.

We are an equal opportunity employer and do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, sex, gender, gender expression, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status. We will ensure that individuals with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodation to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and to receive other benefits and privileges of employment. Please contact us to request accommodation.