Senior Automotive Facilities Sourcing Lead

Slate Auto; Warsaw (IN); On-site; USD 90,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

Slate Auto is seeking a senior procurement professional to lead strategic sourcing for automotive facilities. You will manage supplier negotiations and master service agreements, ensuring materials and equipment meet cost, quality and delivery targets.

The role requires coordinating with EH&S, quality and facilities teams in a fast-paced startup environment. Ideal candidates bring 8–10 years in procurement or manufacturing, strong ERP experience (NetSuite/Zip), excellent communication, and a

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree with 8–10 years in Procurement/SCM, Manufacturing, or Engineering

Responsibilities

• Develop a strategic supply base and lead supplier negotiations
• Manage RFIs, RFQs, MSAs and commercial agreements
• Source facilities’ goods, services, materials and equipment for best cost, quality and delivery
• Collaborate cross-functionally to implement cost reductions and improve supplier quality
• Ensure adherence to Slate General Terms and Conditions

Skills

Procurement

Supply Chain

Vendor Negotiation

Manufacturing

ERP Systems

Data analysis

Communication

Cross-functional

Education

Bachelor’s degree

Tools

NetSuite

Zip

Job description

Slate Auto is seeking a senior procurement professional to lead strategic sourcing for automotive facilities. You will manage supplier negotiations and master service agreements, ensuring materials and equipment meet cost, quality and delivery targets.

The role requires coordinating with EH&S, quality and facilities teams in a fast-paced startup environment. Ideal candidates bring 8–10 years in procurement or manufacturing, strong ERP experience (NetSuite/Zip), excellent communication, and a