Buyer jobs in Austin, TX

The Boring Company was founded to solve the problem of soul-destroying traffic by creating an underground network of tunnels. Today, we are creating the technology to increase tunneling speed and decrease costs by a factor of 10 or more with the ultimate goal of making Hyperloop adoption viable and enabling rapid transit across densely populated regions.

• Work directly with project managers and engineers to develop efficient, cost-effective solutions to a variety of construction challenges
• Create comprehensive cost estimates to drive decision making 
• Develop strategic supplier relationships, negotiate contracts and pricing, act as primary point of contact for key Las Vegas based suppliers.  
• Assist in development and implementation of purchasing systems and processes to improve company efficiency 
• Execute all purchase orders for Las Vegas operation; handle purchases quickly and without error. Communicate order status to internal customers and coordinate delivery logistics 
• Source critical items, working directly with the project manager, field engineers, and field technicians  
• Manage rental equipment delivery and return, develop system to ensure that rental utilization is maximized and that rentals are returned in a timely manner 
• Resolve invoice issues with suppliers to ensure vendor payment 
• Report and monitor inventory counts of tunneling supplies     

• Bachelor’s degree from an accredited university

• Bachelor’s degree in engineering, business, supply chain, or similar discipline
• Strong written and verbal communication skills  
• Excellent customer service skills 
• Effective time management and multitasking skills; addresses all tasks with a sense of urgency
• Acute attention to detail
• Proficient in Microsoft Office Products such as Word, Excel and PowerPoint
• Ability to complete tasks independently with minimal oversight 
• Ability to identify problems and quickly implement solutions
• Driver’s license, vehicle, and good driving record 

• Position may require extended work hours and weekend work.
• Must be willing to drive personal vehicle for company tasks as needed. 

Culture

We're a team of dedicated, smart, and scrappy people. Our employees are passionate about our mission and determined to innovate at every opportunity.

Benefits

We offer employer-paid medical, dental, and vision coverage, a 401(k) plan, paid holidays, paid vacation, and a competitive amount of equity for all permanent employees.

The Boring Company is an Equal Opportunity Employer; employment with The Boring Company is governed on the basis of merit, competence and qualifications and will not be influenced in any manner by race, color, religion, gender, national origin/ethnicity, veteran status, disability status, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, mental or physical disability or any other legally protected status.