Procurement Specialist

• Develop and maintain strong, collaborative relationships with OE and MRO suppliers and internal stakeholders to ensure a resilient and competitive supply base that meets current and future cost, quality, and delivery requirements.
• Lead the administration and ongoing optimization of the Kanban program, including item setup, replenishment parameters, supplier coordination, performance monitoring, and continuous improvement initiatives.
• Conduct spend analysis, market assessments, and supplier evaluations to identify cost-reduction opportunities, support standardization efforts, and qualify or certify new suppliers and sources of supply.
• Develop commodity and component negotiation strategies and lead negotiations related to parts pricing, tooling costs, and annual or multi-year supplier agreements, including contract renewals and re-negotiations.
• Performs spend analysis and market testing to identify opportunity areas for cost reduction
• Project manages the evaluation, certification, and implementation of new suppliers.
• Create, manage, and follow up on production-related purchase orders to support manufacturing schedules and ensure material availability.
• Support buyers and cross-functional teams in resolving pricing and supplier-related issues, including price holds, purchase price variances, and escalation management.
• Maintain accurate and up-to-date documentation, records, and administrative files related to sourcing, contracting, and purchasing activities.
• Support special projects or additional duties assigned by the Strategic Sourcing Manager.

• Bachelor’s degree in Business, Supply Chain Management, or a related field, or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Experience with purchasing processes and procedures in a manufacturing environment.
• Experience supporting production environments and inventory replenishment models (e.g., Kanban).
• Strong organizational and time‑management skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities.
• Excellent analytical skills with a focus on data accuracy, trends, and insights.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel (pivot tables, advanced formulas, data analysis).
• Experience maintaining and interpreting dashboards and reports using Power BI.
• High attention to detail and strong problem‑solving abilities.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Self‑starter able to work independently and collaboratively in a fast‑paced environment.
• Travel requirement: Less than 5%.

• Be a part of a team leading the world’s electrification of mass mobility
• Competitive Wages and comprehensive benefit package with Immediate benefit eligibility
• Paid holidays and vacation
• Passionate about creating
• Inclusive workplace culture that values and empowers team members.
• On-the-job training in a continuous learning environment (we’ve invested 10.9 million in 2023)
• Advancement opportunities within our family of companies

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