What are the responsibilities and job description for the Purchasing Buyer II Propulsion position at Slate?
ABOUT Slate
Slate is a new US Electric Vehicle company that is exploring development in the electric vehicle space.
Who we are looking for:
Slate is looking for an energetic, organized, experienced Buyer to join our growing team that brings a "roll up the sleeves" approach to getting things done, as responsibilities will be wide ranging. We have embraced a startup company mindset of being fast, frugal, scrappy, and fun. Important skills include accountability, strategic thinking, relationship building, business case analysis, and negotiation.
What you get to do:
The Buyer will be developing a strategic supply base, lead supplier commercial negotiations, manage supplier RFIs, RFQs, and commercial agreements, manage sourcing process to meet program cost targets, deliverables and Job 1 timing, quote and negotiate pricing with suppliers for the purchase of High Voltage Power Pack commodities. This includes HV Battery, Electric Drive Units, Power Electronics, and Charging. Assist in the resolution of cost, quality, and delivery issues affecting the supply, work together with product development, quality, and other purchasing teams to leverage, develop strategies and implement solutions, meet cost target associated with BOM, identify and implement cost reductions, drive quality with suppliers, ensure supplier adherence to Slate Global Terms and Conditions, analysis of data from a variety of internal and external sources to deliver the best value, communicate risks and priorities as needed to ensure resolution. Also included in the job scope is working with suppliers to program manage the project to meet the program milestones and deliverables, assess value chain robustness and support for our program, and document ethical / sustainable sourcing on these commodities.
What you bring to the team:
Slate is a new US Electric Vehicle company that is exploring development in the electric vehicle space.
Who we are looking for:
Slate is looking for an energetic, organized, experienced Buyer to join our growing team that brings a "roll up the sleeves" approach to getting things done, as responsibilities will be wide ranging. We have embraced a startup company mindset of being fast, frugal, scrappy, and fun. Important skills include accountability, strategic thinking, relationship building, business case analysis, and negotiation.
What you get to do:
The Buyer will be developing a strategic supply base, lead supplier commercial negotiations, manage supplier RFIs, RFQs, and commercial agreements, manage sourcing process to meet program cost targets, deliverables and Job 1 timing, quote and negotiate pricing with suppliers for the purchase of High Voltage Power Pack commodities. This includes HV Battery, Electric Drive Units, Power Electronics, and Charging. Assist in the resolution of cost, quality, and delivery issues affecting the supply, work together with product development, quality, and other purchasing teams to leverage, develop strategies and implement solutions, meet cost target associated with BOM, identify and implement cost reductions, drive quality with suppliers, ensure supplier adherence to Slate Global Terms and Conditions, analysis of data from a variety of internal and external sources to deliver the best value, communicate risks and priorities as needed to ensure resolution. Also included in the job scope is working with suppliers to program manage the project to meet the program milestones and deliverables, assess value chain robustness and support for our program, and document ethical / sustainable sourcing on these commodities.
What you bring to the team:
- Bachelor's degree
- Minimum 3-5 years of experience in Procurement/Supply Chain Management or Engineering.
- Must have experience purchasing electronics, propulsion or related.
- Excellent communication and relationship building skills. Ability to thrive in internal and external cross functional work is key to success in the role.
- Ability to identify process issues and drive improvements to improve operational efficiency.
- Knowledge and experience with ERP systems and implementation – i.e. SAP, Plex
- Strong analytical, interpersonal, and communication skills
- High level of integrity
- Ability to thrive in a dynamic, fast-paced start-up environment.
- Slate is proud to be an Equal Employment Opportunity and Affirmative Action employer. We do not discriminate based upon race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, genetics, disability, age, veteran status, marital status, parental status, cultural background, organizational level, work styles, tenure and life experiences. Or for any other reason.
- Slate is committed to providing reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals with disabilities in our job application procedures. If you need assistance or an accommodation due to a disability, you may contact us at recar-talent_acquisition@slate.auto or 813-468-7257.
