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As a member of the Procurement team, you will have various opportunities to shape the direction of the Commodity strategies, both near term as well as long term. The primary responsibility for this position will be to design, develop and implement Commodity strategies and support everyday Purchasing requirements.
Job Responsibility:
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 Frame, CAB, Metal Stampings/Fab
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
Requirements:
Bachelor’s degree in technical, supply chain or finance discipline with 3-5 years of Purchasing, Supply Chain or Engineering experience preferable in automotive industry
Masters or MBA preferred
3-7+ 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