• Partner across Rippleworks teammates and our Portfolio alike to understand priority business needs, translate into an ideal expert profile and proactively engage potential experts. • Build diverse networks of potential experts through sourcing and community engagement. • Design and run events and community experiments (incl newsletters) that turn cold introductions into experts who can't wait to be matched. • Contribute to building One Rippleworks by impacting the entire company. We believe that everyone at Rippleworks proactively shapes our company culture to increase belonging and do our best work.

Role Description We are seeking a detail-oriented Purchasing & Procurement Coordinator to support our day-to-day procurement and purchasing operations. In this role, you will work closely with vendors, suppliers, and internal teams to manage quotations, purchase orders, deliveries, and invoice verification. You will play a key role in ensuring accurate records, timely order fulfillment, and compliance with company procurement processes. The ideal candidate has strong organizational skills, attention to detail, and the ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment. This position offers an excellent opportunity to develop expertise in procurement, vendor management, and supply chain operations while contributing to the efficiency of the business. This role requires working hours aligned with the U.S. Eastern Time Zone (9:00 AM - 5:00 PM). Key Responsibilities - Coordinate with vendors and suppliers to obtain quotations and pricing information. - Collaborate closely with the sales team to prepare, review, and upload customer quotations. - Process purchase orders and monitor order confirmations from suppliers. - Track order progress and provide timely updates on delivery schedules. - Follow up with vendors to ensure on-time delivery and resolve any delays. - Verify invoices by matching them against purchase orders and receiving documents. - Manage internal purchase requests while ensuring compliance with company procurement policies. - Investigate and resolve discrepancies related to pricing, quantities, invoices, and deliveries. - Maintain accurate purchasing and order records. - Generate procurement, purchasing, and order status reports as required by management. - Support day-to-day purchasing and administrative activities to ensure smooth operations. Qualifications - 1-3 years of experience in an administrative, procurement, purchasing, or supply chain support role. - Strong attention to detail with excellent organizational and time-management skills. - Effective communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to build and maintain positive vendor and internal stakeholder relationships. - Experience coordinating with suppliers, managing purchase orders, and tracking deliveries is an asset. - Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite, particularly Microsoft Excel. - Familiarity with procurement, purchasing, or ERP systems such as SAP, Oracle, NetSuite, or similar platforms. - Ability to manage multiple tasks, prioritize competing deadlines, and work in a fast-paced environment. - Strong problem-solving skills with the ability to identify and resolve discrepancies efficiently. - High level of accuracy and commitment to maintaining data integrity and compliance with company policies. Nice to Have - Experience with inventory management, warehouse, or supply chain operations. - Knowledge of procurement best practices, policies, and compliance standards. - Familiarity with vendor management and supplier coordination. - Experience with inventory tracking, forecasting, or replenishment. - Exposure to ERP or inventory management systems. Benefits - Competitive compensation package. - This role offers opportunities to expand your knowledge of the technology and sales industry while developing broader business operations expertise, with potential to grow into supporting additional teams, functions, and strategic initiatives across the organization. - Opportunities for ongoing training and professional development. - Supportive work environment with a focus on safety and innovation.

• Lead the end-to-end sourcing process (RFI, RFP, RFQ) for assigned direct and/or indirect categories. • Conduct comprehensive market research, benchmarking, and spend analysis to uncover savings opportunities while formulating and executing effective negotiation strategies. • Drafting, reviewing, and redlining contracts, including MSAs, SOWs, and NDAs, while collaborating with Legal and Risk to ensure compliance. • Managing the contract lifecycle, tracking renewals, amendments, and compliance metrics. • Monitoring and evaluating supplier performance using periodic reviews and KPIs to ensure effective Supplier Relationship Management (SRM). • Resolving supplier disputes and performance issues efficiently while identifying and mitigating supply chain risks to maintain business continuity.

Role Description The Expeditor position is focused on accurate system updates, routine vendor status confirmation, and high-volume data entry. This role focuses on accurate data entry of order acknowledgements, confirmations, ASNs, and system updates while performing routine vendor status checks under direct supervision. - Utilizes ERP system, printed documentation, and reporting tools to identify and monitor open orders and past-due items based on customer order and forecast requirements - Contacts vendors via telephone, email, or supplier portals for routine status updates - Reviews vendor open backlog reports and collaborates with Expeditor II/III employees - Inputs ASN data and updates ETA/tracking information in the ERP system - Regularly reviews the standard outstanding requirements list and escalates any issues to Expeditor II/III - Performs order acknowledgement entry and basic confirmation follow-up - Notifies warehouse/receiving of incoming expedited shipments - Completes all data entry (ASNs, confirmations, acknowledgements, documentation) with a high degree of accuracy Qualifications - High School Diploma or equivalent preferred - 0–2 years of experience in customer service, expediting, data entry, or related administrative support preferred - Outstanding attention to detail and data-entry accuracy - Basic Excel and data-entry proficiency - Strong verbal and written communication skills to communicate with vendors and internal teams - Strong adherence to standard processes and procedures - Comfort working under direct supervision and actively seeking guidance from senior team members - Proven multi-tasking skills in a complex, fast-paced environment - Cross-functional influence and mentoring skills Requirements - U.S. Citizen, U.S. Permanent Resident (Green Card holder) or asylee/refugee status as defined by 8 U.S.C. 1324b(a)(3) required. - Some positions will require current U.S. Citizenship due to contract requirements. - This position requires access to information that is subject to compliance with the International Traffic Arms Regulations (“ITAR”) and/or the Export Administration Regulations (“EAR”). Benefits - Fast-paced & Impactful Work – Every decision helps keep aircraft flying and missions moving - Driven Team & Culture – Supportive, driven colleagues who support you every step of the way - High-Growth Opportunities – We invest in your success with training and development - Competitive Benefits Package – Includes medical, dental, vision insurance, Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA), 401k matching, wellness activities and more