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Harbinger Motors

Commodity Manager - CapEx

Harbinger Motors, Garden Grove, California, United States, 92641

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Harbinger is an American commercial electric vehicle (EV) company on a mission to transform an industry starving for innovation. Harbinger’s best-in-class team of EV, battery, and drivetrain experts have pooled their deep experience to bring a first-of-its-kind EV platform to support the growing demand for medium-duty EVs and Hybrids. Harbinger: Familiar Form, Revolutionary Foundation.

Job Overview 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 indirect commodity strategies and support everyday purchasing requirements.

What You’ll Do:

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: CapEx, Facilities, Software, 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

Who You Are:

Bachelor’s degree in technical, supply chain or finance discipline; Masters or MBA preferred.

7-10+ 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

Early-stage Stock Options

Robust Retirement Savings (401k, HSA, FSA)

Annual Vacation Bonus

Wellness & Fertility Benefits

Cell Phone Stipend

Complimentary Meals & Stocked Kitchens

$100,000 - $160,000 USD

Harbinger is an equal opportunity employer and complies with all applicable federal, state, and local fair employment practices laws. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, ancestry, sex, sexual orientation, gender, gender expression, gender identity, genetic information or characteristics, physical or mental disability, marital/domestic partner status, age, military/veteran status, medical condition, or any other characteristic protected by law.

Harbinger is committed to ensuring that our hiring process is accessible for persons with disabilities. If you have a disability or limitation, such as those covered by the Americans with Disabilities Act, that requires accommodations to assist you in the search and application process, please email us at info@harbingermotors.com.

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