dcbel Inc. (www.dcbel.energy) is a growing company developing technology and designing products that will make clean, efficient, and sustainable energy accessible to all — because everyone in the world deserves energy without compromise.

dcbel at the leading edge of the residential energy revolution, enabling decentralized energy consumption and production through its vertically integrated suite of energy hardware and software products, and their supporting infrastructure. Our flagship product, the dcbel Home Energy Station, is a small wall mounted device that gives everyone ownership over their energy supply by using solar power to charge their EV and home, unlocking their EV’s battery for backup power (V2H), and optimizing the energy flow between their solar panels, EVs, backup battery and the grid.

The opportunity

dcbel is seeking a Purchasing Specialist that will work from our Montréal office and be responsible the procurement of parts, sub-assemblies and finished goods needed to to build and sell Home Energy Systems. In this role, you will ensure all parts needed to produce dcbel products can be sourced in the right quantity, on time and with favourable terms.

Main responsibilities

• Source vendors for electronic, custom metal, custom plastic, custom cables and off the shelf components.
• Negotiate price, payment and distribution terms.
• Source components both for manufacturing prototypes of new products and mass production of existing products.
• Reconcile in ERP PO and invoices.
• Propose alternative components to Engineering.
• Work with Engineering to define specification for components before sourcing them.
  
• Propose improvement to purchasing process.

Key requirements

• Minimum of 5 years of relevant experience in procurement, buying and sourcing
• University degree in Business Administration, Supply Chain Management or related will be considered an asset
• Strong knowledge and contact list of electronic manufacturers and distributors, custom metal and plastic suppliers.
• Knowledge in manufacturing process of electronic, metal and plastic components.
• Able to calculate landed cost of components.
• Experience with various ERP, PLM and BOM management systems
  

Bonus skills

• Bilingual English and French.
• Knowledge of Electronic parts markets
• Specialist markets covering molded plastic, metal, and cabling

Profile

• Entrepreneurial mindset, result oriented and strong EQ
• Good planner with interest in optimization
  
• Data and process driven
• Value teamwork and open communication
• Comfortable operating in flat organizations
• Thrive working in an environment under constant development and evolution

What's in it for you

• Be part of a company that is backed by numerous globally respected investors and has world-changing patents in an industry changing for the first time in history.
• Grow your professional experience amongst blue chip partners and a close-knit team of committed and experienced energy experts who deeply care about the work they do.
• Full benefits package including Health insurance, Health virtual care, employee stock options plan (ESOP) and flexible hours. Parking available or with our employer commute program a short walking distance from Metro Namur.