Sr. Specialist, Battery Cells Series and Project Purchasing
Core
Establishing and executing North America purchasing and supply strategy for Battery Cells for Range Extender Electric Vehicle (REEV) production.
Role type
Senior Series/Project Purchasing Specialist (Battery Cells)
Builds
Battery Cells supply chain for Scout Motors REEV products
Domain
Automotive / Electric Vehicles / Battery Manufacturing
Required skills
Automotive commodity purchasing, supplier development, industrialization, RFQ management, cost analysis, contract negotiation, supplier performance management, program management, cross-functional collaboration
Preferred skills
Series Buyer experience, stakeholder relationship building, complex problem solving, proactivity
Technologies
None stated
Responsibilities
Lead supplier development and industrialization activities for Battery Cells suppliers in North America; Act as a program manager during pre-production to ensure timing, cost, and quality; Evaluate, negotiate, and apply technical changes to parts or services; Lead cross-functional evaluations of suppliers' readiness for mass production; Prepare and execute negotiated contractual documents and nomination adjustment agreements; Lead RFQ processes, supplier selection, cost analysis, and nomination decisions; Conduct commercial negotiations to secure competitive pricing, terms, and long-term supply conditions.
Seniority
Senior, hands-on IC