Associate Buyer/Planner
mainspringenergy· Supply Chain
About this role
Company Overview
Mainspring Energy is revolutionizing power generation with the world’s most flexible and adaptable local power generation technology, the Mainspring Linear Generator. Commercial, industrial, and utility leaders are choosing Mainspring over traditional options like engines, turbines, and fuel cells to quickly and reliably deliver local power for EV charging, commercial facilities, data centers, and grid-scale operations.
The Mainspring Linear Generator is fuel flexible, ramps up and down to meet demand, and utilizes a flameless reaction with near-zero NOx emissions. Backed by top-tier investors including Khosla Ventures, Bill Gates, American Electric Power, Lightrock, and General Catalyst Mainspring designs, manufactures and delivers its products to customers across the U.S. today, and we’re quickly scaling for international expansion.
Inspired by our vision of the affordable, reliable, net-zero carbon grid, Mainspring is rapidly expanding within the $816B global electricity equipment market, and we’re hiring the best talent to meet growing customer demand around the globe. We welcome a broad range of backgrounds, experiences, and talents to bring fresh perspectives and ongoing innovation to our customers.
We are looking to build relationships with people who share our values:
Pragmatic Optimism. Building a new category of world-class power generation requires the optimism of ambition and creativity, balanced with practicality to solve problems efficiently. The challenges that arise are opportunities for growth.
Excellence without Ego. We bring expertise and commitment to creating the best customer experience, from sales to deployment and service, just as we apply deep technical rigor to building and delivering world-class products. We strive for excellence and behave as leaders with the humility to acknowledge our challenges, both collectively and as individual contributors.
Proactive Collaboration. The integration and cross-disciplinary nature of Mainspring’s business requires intentionally seeking out others who bring different skills, perspectives, and priorities. Our culture of inclusion and respect extends beyond our team to interactions with our partners and customers.
More information can be found at www.mainspringenergy.com
Job Overview
The Buyer/Planner will be managing various commodities and suppliers from “quote to pay” to ensure continuity of supply and reduce the cost of the assigned portfolio. The candidate will be organized, communicative, hands-on and will have regular shop floor engagement and constant cross-functional engagement with production, NPI, engineering, logistics, material handling, and suppliers. The role balances tactical buying excellence with advanced planning, supplier coordination, and cost control, ensuring uninterrupted supply while supporting business objectives.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the salary for the Associate Buyer/Planner role at mainspringenergy?
The listed salary for this Associate Buyer/Planner position at mainspringenergy is USD 70K–77K. This is an Salary role.
Where is the Associate Buyer/Planner position at mainspringenergy located?
This Associate Buyer/Planner role at mainspringenergy is based in Menlo Park, CA. The position is listed as on-site or hybrid. Check the full job description or apply directly to confirm the work arrangement.
Is the Associate Buyer/Planner role at mainspringenergy full-time or part-time?
This is listed as a Salary position. It is posted as a Associate Buyer/Planner role in the Supply Chain department at mainspringenergy.
Which team or department does the Associate Buyer/Planner at mainspringenergy belong to?
This Associate Buyer/Planner position is part of the Supply Chain department at mainspringenergy. See the full job description for more information about the team structure and responsibilities.
How do I apply for the Associate Buyer/Planner position at mainspringenergy?
Click the "Apply Now" button on this page. You will be redirected to mainspringenergy's official application portal hosted on lever where you can submit your application directly.
When was the Associate Buyer/Planner job at mainspringenergy posted?
This Associate Buyer/Planner position at mainspringenergy was posted on May 26, 2026. Apply as soon as possible — early applications are often reviewed first.
Associate Buyer/Planner
mainspringenergy · 💰 USD 70K–77K
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