Wärtsilä Energy Storage & Optimization (ES&O) is the leading global energy storage optimizer. Our mission is to deliver integrated energy solutions that build a resilient, intelligent, and flexible energy infrastructure - unlocking the way to an optimized renewable future. By integrating renewables, energy management technology, and storage with traditional energy resources, we reinvent clean energy production from the largest and most complex grids to the most remote and essential microgrids. We play a key role in Wärtsilä's vision towards a 100% renewable energy future through flexibility, reliability, and integration and a more sustainable world for us all. The position is located in Herndon, VA and will be a onsite role. Accountabilities: * NPI material coordinator is responsible for ensuring timely supply of materials for prototype builds and other needs of Wärtsilä Energy Storage and Optimization Product Development programs. NPI material coordinator supports engineering with material availability management and preparing purchases. He/she will follow-up all necessary actions and communicate between supplier and Wärtsilä team. Main Responsibilities: * Working directly with engineering team to ensure timely procurement of materials for prototype builds in the lab. * Participating in sending RFQ's for electrical and mechanical material to suppliers and distributors. * Ensuring the Purchase Requisitions and Purchase Orders will be placed in time to suppliers. * Physically receiving incoming shipments, logging material / making goods receipts, controlling inventory documents to make sure quantities are correct. Delivering material to the appropriate person or storing materials to agreed location. * Ensuring shipments are made from Herndon to suppliers or contract manufacturers. * Managing inventory of important prototype material and equipment. * Assisting in procurement of material or labor for the lab or lab expansion with direction from NPI Sourcing Manager. * Working directly with NPI Sourcing Manager and engineering to engage and support in prototype builds. * Assisting with obtaining information from new suppliers and drafting NDA's. * Assisting with timely approval of supplier invoices, solving potential issues. Requirements: * Minimum 2 years of experience of material procurement or inventory / material management. * Experience in working with product development and new product introduction (NPI). * Strong communication & written skills. * Experience in using MS Office products (Excel), inventory management control and purchasing systems. * Strong analytical, quantitative and mathematical skills. * Systematic work approach. * Ability to multi-task and work in fast pace, dynamic and changing environment. * Fluent in written and spoken English language. * Knowledge of electrical or electro-mechanical components is preferred.