Support Sales and Product Management by aligning sourcing strategies with customer requirements and product roadmaps.
Participate in executive planning, S&OP, and capacity planning activities.
Partner with Supplier Quality Engineering to establish supplier scorecards and continuous improvement initiatives.
Drive corrective actions for supplier quality and delivery issues.
Support supplier audits and ongoing performance evaluations.
Ensure compliance with ethical sourcing practices, trade regulations, and applicable environmental and sustainability requirements.
Maintain procurement controls and documentation supporting internal audits and regulatory requirements.
Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain, Engineering, Business, Operations, or related discipline.
10+ years of progressive sourcing or procurement experience within the automotive, commercial vehicle, heavy equipment, or EV manufacturing industries.
5+ years leading strategic sourcing teams.
Demonstrated experience launching new vehicle or automotive programs.
Strong commercial negotiation and contract management skills.
Experience managing global suppliers across North America, Europe, and Asia.
Deep understanding of automotive/heavy duty manufacturing and supplier development processes.
Ability to travel domestically and internationally (approximately 25%).
MBA or Master’s degree.
CPSM, CPIM, CPM, or equivalent professional certification.
Experience in vehicle manufacturing and battery supply chains.
Familiarity with IATF 16949, ISO 9001, APQP, DFMEA, FMVSS, PPAP, Altoona Bus Testing, and Buy America requirements
Experience with ERP/MRP systems such as SAP, Oracle, EPICOR, or Microsoft Dynamics.
Experience developing BI Tool Suites
Strategic sourcing methodologies
Commodity management
Cost modeling and should-cost analysis
Supplier negotiations
Contract development
• Supplier Quality Management
Lean Manufacturing
Total Cost of Ownership (TCO)
Supply risk management
Inventory optimization
Category management
Global logistics fundamentals
Strategic thinking
Executive presence
Influencing without authority
Data-driven decision making
Change leadership
Team development
Cross-functional collaboration
Continuous improvement mindset
High sense of urgency
Entrepreneurial problem solving
Material cost savings
Cost avoidance
Supplier on-time delivery
Supplier PPM (Parts Per Million defects)
New supplier qualification cycle time
RFQ turnaround time
Purchase price variance (PPV)
Supplier scorecard performance
On-time program launch support
Supply continuity
Inventory turns
Working capital improvements
Establish a scalable strategic sourcing organization.
Complete sourcing strategies for all major vehicle commodities.
Develop a preferred supplier network capable of supporting production growth.
Implement supplier performance scorecards and executive business reviews.
Deliver measurable material cost savings while improving supplier quality and delivery performance.
Support successful launch of new vehicle platforms without supply disruptions.
Build procurement processes and governance that can scale from startup operations to full-rate production.
Comprehensive benefits package: Medical (including FSA & HSA), dental, vision, life and disability insurance, EAP, mental health, and wellness programs
401(k) with employer match
Paid time off and twelve (12) paid holidays
Employee referral program
Career growth and development opportunities
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