Commodity Manager – HV/LV Systems
| Company | Harbinger Motors |
|---|---|
| Location | Westminster, CA, USA |
| Salary | $100000 – $160000 |
| Type | Full-Time |
| Degrees | Bachelor’s, Master’s, MBA |
| Experience Level | Mid Level, Senior |
Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree in technical, supply chain or finance discipline with 2-3 years of Purchasing, Supply Chain or Engineering experience preferable in automotive industry; Masters or MBA preferred.
- 2-5+ years of overall experience in Purchasing/ Supply Chain management, including strategic sourcing, contract negotiation and supplier management in target commodities or related industry
- Strong knowledge of pricing models and industry trends, industry regulations, and best practices
- Demonstrated ability to identify process issues and drive improvements; good knowledge and experience with NetSuite/Oracle or other ERP systems
- Strong analytical, interpersonal and communication skills
- Highly organized and demonstrated ability as a strategic thinker. Ability to prioritize multiple projects, develop effective plans, coordinate change management, and see projects through to conclusion
- Strong knowledge of assigned commodities, relevant technologies, and main cost drivers
- Experience in building high performing strategic purchasing organizations and developing talent into leadership positions
Responsibilities
- In Collaboration with Engineering and Supplier Quality, identify potential suppliers that meet Harbinger Motor’s Approved Supplier Criteria
- Manage a key set of suppliers within the assigned commodity group, such as but not limited to: Structure, Chassis, Battery, e-Axle (Powertrain), Thermal, Electricals/ Electronics, ADAS etc.
- Design, Develop and Execute a strategic vision for sourcing of assigned commodities working closely with the engineering team
- Oversee RFI/RFQ/RFP and strategic sourcing process and develop procurement strategies, policies, procedures, and systems
- Thoroughly negotiate favorable contracts including parts pricing, tooling costs and Engineering Services (NRE / EDT)
- Serve as initial point of commercial escalation for commercial issues and claims; efficiently solve problems and make decisions for strategic execution and tactical issues within the relevant portfolio of projects and/or processes
- Work closely with and support other functional groups such as Engineering, Finance and Strategy teams on scope development, product cost, manufacturing technology, delivery and quality
- Provide in-depth analysis of total direct material spend to identify opportunities for improvements and strategic initiative
- Recommend solutions to business problems and/or identify opportunities for improvement, and present ideas to senior leadership
- Drive success through empowering your team, leading by example, and removing roadblocks
Preferred Qualifications
- Masters or MBA preferred