Direct Procurement Specialist – Metal Commodity
Core
Direct Procurement Specialist for metal commodities, managing supplier selection, sourcing strategy, and contract execution for an electric vehicle manufacturer.
Role type
Senior Direct Procurement Specialist (Metals)
Builds
Electric pickup trucks and rugged SUVs
Domain
Automotive / Electric Vehicles / Metal Commodity Supply Chain
Deliverable
production ML models | product features | dashboards & analysis | research | client delivery | infrastructure | physical/clinical work
Required skills
Direct purchasing strategy, supplier negotiation, metal commodity knowledge, program management, supplier performance management, contract management, stakeholder relationship management
Preferred skills
Automotive OEM or Tier 1 experience, analytical skills, cross-functional collaboration, problem-solving
Technologies
None stated
Responsibilities
Identify and audit suppliers for parts and services; lead sourcing strategy presentations; develop sourcing strategies for assigned metal commodities; prepare and execute negotiated contracts; manage supplier relationships and performance metrics; act as program manager during pre-production; evaluate technical changes to parts/services.
Seniority
Senior, hands-on IC