Purchasing Officer

**ABOUT US**

Hysata is on a mission is to accelerate the shift from fossil fuels to green hydrogen, with a disruptive approach to electrolysis.

The Hysata founding team comprises electrolyser industry veterans and the company is backed by leading cleantech investors. Our breakthrough technology has been recognised in top-tier journal Nature Communications and has created a buzz in the green hydrogen sector due to its promise to revolutionise the economics of green hydrogen production. This is possible due to Hysata’s unique combination of low capex and an ultrahigh system efficiency of 95% - a gigantic leap vs existing electrolysers which are at around 75%.

On the pathway to net-zero, green hydrogen is going to be a massive new multi-trillion-dollar global industry, of similar scale to today’s natural gas industry. With its world-beating technology and strong customer pull, Hysata is targeting becoming the leading global electrolyser player, with multi-gigawatt-scale manufacturing and putting a major dent in global emissions.

Join Hysata in the Green Hydrogen Revolution

***ABOUT THE POSITION**

Are you a skilled Purchasing Officer ready to make an impact? We are looking for a Purchasing Officer who will have responsibility for on time delivery of required quality components, products and services in the most cost-effective manner. A critical aspect of the role is to ensure that all purchasing is compliant with the relative standards, quality assurance policies and all other company policies and guidelines.

You will thrive in the fast-paced start-up world where no two days are the same. You’ll be joining a team of smart, driven, collaborative and highly dedicated individuals who love solving engineering challenges and who are excited to be fighting the climate crisis.

***POSITION RESPONSIBILITIES**
- Review material requirements and raise purchase orders where required;
- Reporting any changes to purchase orders that may have an impact on the business;
- Coordinate supply chain, monitor and review storage and inventory systems, control stock levels, and track all movements of supplies and finished goods to ensure delivery expectations are met;
- Pricing focused on enabling the company to identify key opportunities for savings;
- Identify areas where you can drive opportunities for process improvement;
- In conjunction with the Supply and Sourcing Manager, negotiate contract specifics including pricing and ensure the requirements of the contract are clearly documented;
- Manage third-party suppliers and identify areas for Continuous Improvements; and
- Work with wider teams to hit strategic procurement goals that are set;
**ABOUT YOU**
- 3+ Years experience in a similar purchasing position;
- Start-up environment experience is preferred but not essential;
- Strong communication, negotiation, rapport-building and customer service skills;
- Be able to conduct tasks to a high quality autonomously;
- The drive to grow within your career and internally within the business; and
- Relevant qualification in Supply Chain or similar is preferred but not essential.

**WHAT'S IN IT FOR YOU?**

Package: Competitive Base Salary and options

Idyllic Location

Perks Include (but are not limited to):

- Stock options granted on successful completion of probation;
- Salary Sacrifice into Superannuation;
- Flexible working conditions;
- Recognition of Service;
- Wellness Allowance;
- EAP - Sonder;
- Novated Leasing options - Flare Cars;
- External Benefits and Perks - Flare Benefits; and
- Awesome work environment and a pretty cool team

No agency contact please.