Senior Electrical Components Buyer — Automotive Sourcing

Slate; Troy (MI); On-site; USD 109,000 - 136,000; Full time

Job summary

Slate is seeking a Sr. Buyer - Electrical Modules and Components to join our fast-growing team in the USA. You will manage strategic electrical supplier relationships, drive sourcing strategies, and lead cost targets for program launches.

The role emphasizes hands-on procurement experience, cross-functional collaboration with Engineering and Manufacturing, and the ability to navigate a startup-like, frugal, but fun environment.

Qualifications

• 8-10 years of experience in Procurement, Supply Chain Management, or Engineering.
• Automotive or manufacturing industries are preferred.

Responsibilities

• Manage a strategic supply base for SLATE's tiered electrical components.
• Lead supplier RFIs, RFQs, negotiations, and commercial agreements to meet targets.
• Ensure supplier production and capacity readiness and program timing.
• Collaborate with Engineering, Supplier Quality, Manufacturing, and Program Management to resolve cost, quality, and delivery issues.
• Identify cost reduction opportunities including value engineering with supplier partners.
• Monitor partner performance and develop risk mitigation actions for supply continuity.
• Ensure supplier compliance with Slate's Global Terms and Conditions and agreements.
• Identify high-risk components and develop mitigation strategies.
• Communicate supplier risks and sourcing priorities to internal stakeholders.

Skills

Strategic sourcing

Supplier management

Cross-functional collaboration

Cost reduction

Negotiation

Risk management

Education

Bachelor's degree in supply chain, Business, Engineering, or related field

Job description

Slate is seeking a Sr. Buyer - Electrical Modules and Components to join our fast-growing team in the USA. You will manage strategic electrical supplier relationships, drive sourcing strategies, and lead cost targets for program launches.

The role emphasizes hands-on procurement experience, cross-functional collaboration with Engineering and Manufacturing, and the ability to navigate a startup-like, frugal, but fun environment.