Buyer - Full time - Supply Chain Purchasing

About Us At Intramotev, we are dedicated to revolutionizing the freight industry by liberating tons of freight from congested highways, reducing carbon emissions, and enhancing transportation efficiency. We are deploying self-propelled battery-electric railcars and vehicles to transform freight logistics and bring innovation to our rail network.
Louis, MO, we are committed to promoting industrial revitalization, saving lives, and minimizing the environmental impact of trucking/transportation. Role Overview We are seeking a Purchasing Coordinator to own the day-to-day tactical purchasing that keeps parts moving for our self-propelled battery-electric railcars and vehicles. It also executes RFQs directed by the Supply Chain Lead and handles distributor ordering and quote-chasing through Mouser, DigiKey, McMaster-Carr, and the volume distributors we are transitioning toward as production ramps. Sourcing strategy and supplier negotiation sit with the Supply Chain Lead; this role owns the tactical purchasing execution.
This is a ground-floor seat on a supply chain function that is still being built, and as it develops there is room to help stand up basic supplier onboarding and supplier-management practices — documentation, qualification tracking, and scorecards. This role reports to the Supply Chain Lead. This is a full-time, 100% in-office role based in St. You'll work within a team of 2-4 on the Supply Chain team, with no travel required.
Create, issue, and track purchase orders in Odoo ERP for approved sourcing categories, keeping PO data accurate and current.

Execute RFQs directed by the Supply Chain Lead — sending requests, logging supplier responses, and following up on non-responsive vendors — and support distributor ordering and quote-chasing.

Medical coverage: We cover 100% of employee medical premiums, plus low-cost dental and vision options.

Vacation: Full-time employees enjoy unlimited paid time off.

Equity: Full-time employees receive equity in the company.

New parents receive paid time off to spend quality time with their family.

About You: Basic Qualifications (Required Skills/Experience) Bachelor's Degree in supply chain, business, operations, or a related field is preferred; equivalent hands-on purchasing or operations experience is considered in its place.

Willingness to learn new ERP and software systems — Odoo experience is not required, and we will train you on it.

Fluent in both written and verbal English.

Person (immigration or work visa sponsorship will not be provided).

Prior internship, co-op, or work experience touching purchasing, procurement, logistics, or ERP systems.

Exposure to electronic-component or industrial distributors such as Mouser, DigiKey, or McMaster-Carr.

Experience in directly applicable industry or projects, such as Rail, Electric Vehicles, Automotive, Aerospace, or Heavy Machinery.

Typical Education and Experience Education/experience typically acquired through a Bachelor's degree in supply chain, business, operations, or a related field, or through an equivalent combination of education and hands-on purchasing or operations experience (e.g. relevant internship, co-op, or prior operations work). Relocation This position does not offer relocation.
Employment decisions are made without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, physical or mental disability, genetic factors, military/veteran status or other characteristics protected by law.
Closing If you're passionate about purchasing and supply chain operations and eager to contribute to autonomous rail technology, we'd love to hear from you!

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