Buyer Fasteners and Consumables

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

The Buyer Fasteners and Consumables is responsible for the end-to-end procurement of industrial fasteners and MRO consumables ensuring on-time delivery competitive pricing and supply continuity. This position partners closely with engineering operations finance and maintenance to manage purchase orders execute RFQ processes administer supplier agreements and drive spend analytics across the fastener and consumables categories.

WHAT YOU GET TO DO

Fasteners & Consumables Procurement

• Source quote and manage purchase orders for industrial fasteners including bolts screws nuts washers rivets and specialty hardware to specification

• Manage MRO (Maintenance Repair & Operations) consumables categories including cutting tools adhesives sealants lubricants abrasives and PPE

• Interpret engineering drawings and part specifications to ensure correct fastener grade thread form drive type finish and material (e.g. SAE metric stainless zinc-plated)

• Negotiate pricing and supply agreements with fastener distributors and VMI (Vendor Managed Inventory) providers to reduce unit cost and ensure stock availability

• Monitor consumption trends for high-velocity consumables and collaborate with production and maintenance teams to right-size inventory and reduce waste

• Conduct spend analysis on fastener and consumable categories to identify consolidation opportunities and benchmark pricing against market standards

• Support standardization initiatives by working with engineering to reduce fastener variety across platforms driving economies of scale

Purchase Order Management

• Issue update and manage purchase orders in accordance with approved requisitions and procurement policies

• Monitor PO status delivery schedules and supplier acknowledgments to ensure on-time fulfillment for pre-production parts

• Maintain accurate PO records and ensure proper documentation throughout the order lifecycle

• Support change management tracking during design phases coordinating PO updates and revisions as engineering changes occur

• Manage PO updates for raw material adjustments per contracts with suppliers

Contract & Agreement Management

• Administer NDA processes with suppliers and prospective vendors coordinating with legal as required

• Track NDA execution status and maintain an up-to-date repository of signed agreements

• Ensure NDA coverage is in place prior to sharing proprietary specifications or pricing information

• Support management and tracking of General Terms & Conditions (GTCs) Purchased Part Agreements (PPAs) and other supplier contracts

• Monitor contract compliance and proactively flag agreements at risk of falling behind on key milestones or obligations

• Assist in managing the contract lifecycle from initiation through execution renewal or close-out

RFQ Management

• Prepare and distribute Requests for Quotation (RFQs) to qualified suppliers

• Track and follow up on outstanding RFQ responses to ensure timely returns

• Organize and summarize quote responses to support supplier selection and negotiation

• Maintain RFQ log with status updates due dates and awarded outcomes

Spend Analysis Reporting & Budget Management

• Conduct spend analysis across categories suppliers and business units on a monthly basis

• Develop and maintain purchasing dashboards and reports to support management decision-making

• Identify cost reduction opportunities and savings trends through data analysis

• Assist in preparing period-end procurement reports and KPI summaries

• Partner with finance to serve as the teams primary point of contact for budget tracking and cash flow management

• Maintain visibility into team spend to help identify opportunities to offset cost impacts and plan for future savings

Data Analytics & Tools Collaboration

• Partner with internal data analytics resources to leverage tools and dashboards that improve team efficiency and procurement visibility

• Contribute to the development and adoption of analytical workflows that support faster data-driven purchasing decisions

• Share insights and reporting outputs across the team to build collective knowledge and process consistency

WHAT YOU BRING TO THE TEAM

Education & Experience

• Bachelors degree in Supply Chain Management Business Administration or related field preferred

• 24 years of experience in purchasing procurement or supply chain operations; experience in fastener or MRO category management is a plus

• Experience in a manufacturing or automotive environment strongly preferred

Skills & Competencies

• Proficiency with ERP/MRP systems (e.g. SAP Oracle NetSuite or similar)

• Advanced skills in Microsoft Excel for data analysis pivot tables and reporting

• Intermediate skills in using AI tools

• Strong organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities simultaneously

• Excellent written and verbal communication skills for cross-functional and supplier interaction

• Detail-oriented with a high degree of accuracy in data entry and documentation

• Demonstrated knowledge of industrial fastener standards (SAE metric ASTM grades) and MRO consumable categories; experience with VMI programs and distributor management is a plus

SALARY RANGE

The compensationfor this position is the range Slate reasonably and in good faith expects to pay for the position taking into account the wide variety of factors that are considered in making compensation decisions including job-related knowledge; skillset; experience education and training; certifications; work location; and other relevant business and organizational factors.

Annual Base Pay Range: $67000 - $84000 USD

ADDITIONAL COMPENSATION AND BENEFITS

Slate offers a wide range of competitive benefits including medical dental vision life insurance disability insurance vacation and 401k. The successful candidate may also be eligible to participate in the equity program and/or a discretionary annual incentive program subject to the rules governing such programs.

WORK AUTHORIZATION REQUIREMENT

Applicants must be authorized to work in the United States on a permanent basis. We are unable to offer visa sponsorship at this time.

WHY JOIN TEAM SLATE

At Slate were fueled by grit determination and attention to detail. The start-up spirit of ingenuity and resourcefulness move 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.

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