While it has always been considered a vital role, the responsibility of procuring industrial applications and materials has been especially important in today’s social climate. Acquiring stainless steel, in particular, has become significantly more difficult.
Stainless Steel World Americas had the pleasure of talking to Victoria Armstrong, Project Control Manager at Plug Power, which was recently acquired by Joule, about what a position in the procurement entails, the challenges of acquiring stainless steel during a global pandemic, and why transitioning into the world of hydrogen liquefication will be important next steps for the industry.