Commodity Manager

About Harbinger

Harbinger is an American commercial electric vehicle (EV) company on a mission to transform an industry starving for innovation. Harbinger's best-in-class team of EV, battery, and drivetrain experts have pooled their deep experience to bring a first-of-its-kind EV platform to support the growing demand for medium-duty EVs and Hybrids. Harbinger: Familiar Form, Revolutionary Foundation.

Job Overview

As a member of the Procurement team, you will have various opportunities to shape the direction of the commodity strategies, both near term as well as long term.

The primary responsibility for this position will be to design, develop and implement indirect commodity strategies and support everyday purchasing requirements. 

What You'll Do:

• In Collaboration with Engineering and Supplier Quality, identify potential suppliers that meet Harbinger Motor's Approved Supplier Criteria
• Manage a key set of suppliers within the assigned commodity group, such as but not limited to: CapEx, Facilities, Software, etc, 
• Design, Develop and Execute a strategic vision for sourcing of assigned commodities working closely with the engineering team
• Oversee RFI/RFQ/RFP and strategic sourcing process and develop procurement strategies, policies, procedures, and systems
• Thoroughly negotiate favorable contracts including parts pricing, tooling costs and Engineering Services (NRE / EDT)
• Serve as initial point of commercial escalation for commercial issues and claims; efficiently solve problems and make decisions for strategic execution and tactical issues within the relevant portfolio of projects and/or processes
• Work closely with and support other functional groups such as Engineering, Finance and Strategy teams on scope development, product cost, manufacturing technology, delivery and quality
• Provide in-depth analysis of total direct material spend to identify opportunities for improvements and strategic initiative
• Recommend solutions to business problems and/or identify opportunities for improvement, and present ideas to senior leadership
• Drive success through empowering your team, leading by example, and removing roadblocks

Who You Are:

• Bachelor's degree in technical, supply chain or finance discipline; Masters or MBA preferred.
• 7-10 years of overall experience in Purchasing/ Supply Chain management, including strategic sourcing, contract negotiation and supplier management in target commodities or related industry
• Strong knowledge of pricing models and industry trends, industry regulations, and best practices
• Demonstrated ability to identify process issues and drive improvements; good knowledge and experience with NetSuite/Oracle or other ERP systems
• Strong analytical, interpersonal and communication skills
• Highly organized and demonstrated ability as a strategic thinker. Ability to prioritize multiple projects, develop effective plans, coordinate change management, and see projects through to conclusion
• Strong knowledge of assigned commodities, relevant technologies, and main cost drivers
• Experience in building high performing strategic purchasing organizations and developing talent into leadership positions

Key Benefits & Perks:

• Comprehensive Health, Dental & Vision (HDV) – 100% employee covered
• Early-stage Stock Options
• Robust Retirement Savings (401k, HSA, FSA)
• Generous Paid Time Off (PTO) & Parental Leave
• Annual Vacation Bonus
• Wellness & Fertility Benefits
• Cell Phone Stipend
• Complimentary Meals & Stocked Kitchens

California Pay Range

$100,000 - $160,000 USD

Equal Opportunity
Harbinger is an equal opportunity employer and complies with all applicable federal, state, and local fair employment practices laws. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, ancestry, sex, sexual orientation, gender, gender expression, gender identity, genetic information or characteristics, physical or mental disability, marital/domestic partner status, age, military/veteran status, medical condition, or any other characteristic protected by law.
 
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Salary : $100,000 - $160,000