Senior Electrical Buyer for Automotive Modules

Slate; Troy (MI); Ibrido; USD 109.000 - 136.000; Tempo pieno

Descrizione del lavoro

Slate is seeking a Sr. Buyer – Electrical Modules and Components to lead sourcing for electrical production and service parts in a fast-paced startup environment. The role emphasizes strategic supplier relationships, total cost analysis, and cross-functional collaboration with Engineering, Manufacturing, and Program Management.

The base salary ranges from $108,800 to $136,000, depending on experience and location, with a startup mindset of being fast, frugal, scrappy, and fun.

Competenze

• Bachelor's degree in supply chain, business, engineering or related field
• 8–10 years in Procurement, Supply Chain Management, or Engineering
• Automotive or manufacturing industries are preferred
• Proven experience sourcing automotive electrical systems
• Strong supplier negotiation and relationship management skills
• Experience with ERP systems such as SAP, Plex, or similar platforms
• Strong analytical, interpersonal, and communication skills
• High level of integrity and accountability
• Flexibility and ability to thrive in a fast-paced startup environment

Mansioni

• Manage a strategic supply base for Slate's tiered electrical components.
• Develop sourcing strategies and supplier agreements for electrical parts and services.
• Document and own supplier agreements governing relationships.
• Lead supplier RFIs, RFQs, negotiations, and commercial agreements to meet program targets.
• Ensure supplier production readiness and program timing.
• Collaborate with Engineering, Supplier Quality, Manufacturing and Program Management to resolve cost, quality and delivery issues.
• Identify, negotiate, and implement cost reduction opportunities with supplier partners.
• Monitor partner performance and develop risk mitigation actions for program launch and supply continuity.
• Ensure supplier compliance with Slate's Global Terms and commercial agreements.
• Identify critical/high-risk subcomponents and develop mitigation strategies.
• Communicate supplier risks, program impacts, and sourcing priorities to internal stakeholders

Conoscenze

Supplier negotiation

Relationship management

Total cost analysis

Communication

Sourcing strategies

Formazione

Bachelor's degree in supply chain, Business, Engineering

Strumenti

SAP

Plex

Descrizione del lavoro

Slate is seeking a Sr. Buyer – Electrical Modules and Components to lead sourcing for electrical production and service parts in a fast-paced startup environment. The role emphasizes strategic supplier relationships, total cost analysis, and cross-functional collaboration with Engineering, Manufacturing, and Program Management.

The base salary ranges from $108,800 to $136,000, depending on experience and location, with a startup mindset of being fast, frugal, scrappy, and fun.