Specialist, Direct Procurement (Battery & Powertrain)
Core
Identify and manage suppliers for Battery & Powertrain commodities to support the production of electric pick-up trucks and rugged SUVs.
Role type
Specialist, Direct Procurement (Battery & Powertrain)
Builds
Electric pick-up trucks and rugged SUVs
Domain
Automotive manufacturing, Battery & Powertrain
Deliverable
production ML models | product features | dashboards & analysis | research | client delivery | infrastructure | physical/clinical work
Required skills
Sourcing strategy development, supplier selection and auditing, contract negotiation, program management, supplier performance management, cost and tooling target management, cross-functional collaboration
Preferred skills
Automotive industry knowledge, stakeholder relationship management, analytical skills, problem-solving
Technologies
None stated
Responsibilities
Identify right suppliers and participate in pre-sourcing audits; Establish sourcing strategy and business plans for assigned commodities; Lead sourcing process up to contract award; Prepare and execute negotiated contractual documents; Act as program manager during pre-production phase; Evaluate technical changes to parts/services; Lead cross-functional evaluation of supplier preparedness for mass-production; Manage supplier relationships and performance through KPIs
Seniority
Specialist, hands-on IC
