Purchasing Buyer II Propulsion
Purchasing Buyer II Propulsion
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ABOUT Slate
Slate is a new US Electric Vehicle company that is exploring development in the electric vehicle space.
Who we are looking for:
Slate is looking for an energetic organized experienced Buyer to join our growing team that brings a roll up the sleeves approach to getting things done as responsibilities will be wide ranging. We have embraced a startup company mindset of being fast frugal spy and fun. Important skills include accountability strategic thinking relationship building business case analysis and negotiation.
What you get to do:
The Buyer will be developing a strategic supply base lead supplier commercial negotiations manage supplier RFIs RFQs and commercial agreements manage sourcing process to meet program cost targets deliverables and Job 1 timing quote and negotiate pricing with suppliers for the purchase ofHighVoltage Power Pack commodities. This includes HV BatteryElectricDrive Units Power Electronics and Charging. Assist in the resolution of cost quality and delivery issues affecting the supply work together with product development quality and other purchasing teams to leverage develop strategies and implement solutions meet cost target associated with BOM identify and implement cost reductions drive quality with suppliers ensure supplier adherence to Slate Global Terms and Conditions analysis of data from a variety of internal and external sources to deliver the best value communicate risks and priorities as needed to ensure resolution.Also included in the job scope is working with suppliers to program manage the project to meet the program milestones and deliverables assess value chain robustness and support for our program and document ethical / sustainable sourcing on these commodities.
What you bring to the team:
- Bachelors degree
- Minimum35 years of experience in Procurement/Supply Chain Management or Engineering.
- Must have experience purchasing electronics propulsion or related.
- Excellent communication and relationship building skills.Ability to thrive in internal and external cross functional work is key to success in the role.
- Ability to identify process issues and drive improvements to improve operational efficiency.
- Knowledge and experience with ERP systems and implementation i.e. SAP Plex
- Strong analytical interpersonal and communication skills
- High level of integrity
- Ability to thrive in a dynamic fastpaced startup environment.
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Employment Type
Full Time
