Manhattan Beach, CA (Hybrid Work – In Office and Remote) is preferred.

Remote - USA (Remote Work with business travel) is a possibility for the right candidate.

Lead the strategic sourcing process for the HV Battery Pack commodity area.

Identify potential suppliers, analyze capabilities, and develop a sourcing strategy and roadmap.

Develop sourcing strategies by analyzing the supply base, market conditions, and technology roadmaps.

Lead contractual negotiations with suppliers on NDA's, General Terms & Conditions and Production Supply Agreements.

Negotiate key contracts to optimize value.

Perform detailed analysis of supplier quote submissions based on cost breakdown data and support it with should-costs.

Identify and implement cost reductions on prototype and series production products and services.

Actively manage supplier relationships and performance through key performance metrics.

Ensure that the product is matched to the right supplier and ensure the supplier is effective in delivering the product in collaboration with Engineering.

Optimize the product's financial performance in collaboration with the Finance team.

Work closely with Program Management to track sourcing progress and execute product and vehicle build events.

Support Supplier Quality plant audits and technical reviews.

Ability to make strategic sourcing recommendations and take appropriate action.

Highly organized with the ability to manage multiple priorities and deadlines.

Deep knowledge of sourcing, procurement principles, procurement systems and large company best practices.

Strong leadership and negotiation skills.

Exceptional communication skills.

Ensure that internal operations and supplier activities are conducted in an ethical, responsible manner, using ISO2600/20400 as a basis.

8+ years of strategic sourcing, procurement, or purchasing experience.

3+ years relevant experience with strategic sourcing of HV Battery and HV Battery commodities (Busbars, Fuses, Harnesses, Cooling Plates, BMS, Housing etc.).

3+ years' experience leading a team of Purchasing professionals.

5+ years managing commercial business relationships with large suppliers in the automotive industry.

5+ years MS Office.

Independent / initiative-taker.

Fluent spoken and written English.

Ability to travel internationally and domestically as required.

Drive for Results: Drive for high performance, take responsibility, and work towards planning targets, overcoming obstacles, setbacks, and uncertainty.

Business Acumen: Contribute to the company strategy and aligns the strategic priorities of own area with the direction and strategic priorities of the broader organization.

Customer Centricity: Anticipates evolving customer needs and how to address them, doing the right thing in the right way.

Decision-Making: Makes timely, informed decisions that consider the facts, goals, constraints, and risks.

Analytical Thinking: Gather relevant information, identify key issues, compare data from various sources; draw appropriate conclusions to arrive at appropriate solutions.

Teamwork & Collaboration: Facilitates Collaboration, actively engaging and making joint decisions, and sharing best practices.

Displays Global Perspective: Conveys an understanding of the organization's global market position, opportunities, capabilities, and competitive threats and takes cultural issues and geographic differences into account when making plans and decisions.