Senior Battery Buyer
Senior Battery Buyer
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Job Description
Senior Purchasing Battery (Cell Module Pack) Buyer
ABOUT SLATE
At Slate were building safe reliable vehicles that people can afford personalize and loveand doing it here in the USA as part of our commitment to reindustrialization. The spirit of DIY and customization runs throughout every element of a Slate because people should have control over how their trucks look feel and represent them.
WHO WE ARE LOOKING FOR
SLATE is looking for an energetic organized experienced Battery Buyerto 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 scrappy and fun. Important skills include action orientation accountability strategic thinking relationship building business case analysis program management and negotiation.
WHAT YOU GET TO DO
As the Battery Buyer at SLATE you will serve as the commercial lead for all things battery-related. Your focus will be on identifying building and managing relationships with current and future battery cell and module suppliers.
In this role you will:
- Lead commercial strategy for SLATEs battery supply base.
- Monitor trends in technology raw materials tariffs regulations and supply chain issues.
- Work closely with our battery pack assembly partner and internal plant team to build a strategic and cost-effective supplier base.
- Lead commercial negotiations and manage RFIs RFQs pricing agreements and contracts with suppliers.
- Ensure supplier readiness for production and adherence to Master Supply Agreements including pricing updates and raw material tracking.
- Support cost quality and delivery goals for battery pack assemblies.
- Collaborate with cross-functional teamsincluding product development quality and procurementto meet cost targets drive quality and ensure on-time delivery.
- Enforce supplier compliance with SLATEs Global Terms and Conditions.
The ideal candidate has strong analytical skills confidence working across teams and cultures and the ability to engage assertively with international suppliers. We value transparency direct communication and a bias for action.
WHAT YOU BRING TO THE TEAM
- Bachelors degree
- Li Ion Battery Cell Module Pack and raw materials experience.
- 10-15 years of experience in Procurement/Supply Chain Management or Engineering.
- Excellent analytical communication and relationship building skills.
- Knowledge and experience with ERP systems i.e. SAP Plex
- High level of integrity
- Ability to thrive in a dynamic fast-paced start-up environment.
WHY JOIN TEAM SLATE
Were fueled by grit determination and attention to detail. Slates start-up spirit of ingenuity and resourcefulness moves our business forward. Team Slate fosters a culture of excellence innovation and mutual respect and is motivated by shared principles.
- Safety First
- Delight Customers
- One Team
- Relentless Improvement
- Fast Frugal and Scrappy
- Respectful Collaboration
- Positive Legacy
WE WANT TO WORK WITH PEOPLE THAT REFLECT THE COMMUNITIES IN WHICH WE OPERATE:
- Slate is proud to be an Equal Employment Opportunity and Affirmative Action employer. We do not discriminate based upon race color religion gender gender identity or expression sexual orientation national origin genetics disability age veteran status marital status parental status cultural background organizational level work styles tenure and life experiences. Or for any other reason.
- Slate is committed to providing reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals with disabilities in our job application procedures. If you need assistance or an accommodation due to a disability you may contact us at .
Required Experience:
Senior IC
Employment Type
Full Time
