Indirect Supply Chain Specialist
Core
Lead regional strategy for indirect procurement of non-production goods and services (equipment, MRO, IT) to support electric vehicle and energy storage manufacturing.
Role type
Senior Indirect Supply Chain Specialist
Builds
Supply base and sourcing strategies for PACK/CELL/Cathode production lines and equipment in North America.
Domain
Electric vehicle manufacturing / Energy storage / Industrial procurement
Deliverable
production ML models | product features | dashboards & analysis | research | client delivery | infrastructure | physical/clinical work
Required skills
Strategic sourcing, supplier negotiation, contract management, global trade compliance, SAP/ERP proficiency, cost benchmarking, import/export logistics management, supplier performance review
Preferred skills
Mandarin or Chinese working experience
Technologies
SAP, Oracle
Responsibilities
Develop indirect supply base including supplier sourcing and onboarding; Execute sourcing initiatives for production line equipment; Optimize supply chain layout and cost benchmarks across NA, EU, and China; Monitor supplier project timelines and resolve import/export issues; Conduct Supplier Business Reviews and manage strategic supplier relationships; Process purchasing contracts and orders; Benchmark procurement processes to implement best practices.
Seniority
Mid-Senior, hands-on IC