Career Opportunities

• Key member of Efficient Energy Systems Operations team, responsible for the development and execution of world-class Sourcing and Supply Chain strategies.
• Will develop strategic partnerships, leveraging capabilities of key suppliers for Electric Vehicle charging and test equipment, Clean Energy products and advanced technologies.
• I’m looking for a leader whose international experience in supplier selection and management is only exceeded by their understanding of procurements process and infrastructure development.
• This individual will be responsible for several infrastructure development projects along with the quality cost delivery and inventory management for specific commodities.
• Responsibilities will also include the CCB and ECO review and approval.
• Has a thorough understanding of industry leading practices in planning and materials management.
• Has experience in the world of aircraft and automotive manufacturing.
• Has experience in the implementation and/or use of several MRP/ ERPs.
• Has personal experience in the development, management and implementation of consignment material, kanban, VMI  systems.
• Has project management experience with the ability to affect results both inside and outside their area of direct functional responsibility.
• This individual will understand the purchasing and sourcing processes so well they could write PO s and RFQs as easily as they could negotiate a contract, Writes ERP / Data Base queries as easily as they format reports for presentation, is as comfortable creating workflows as they are training people in their use.
• Additional responsibilities (not limited to):
• Prepares proposals for manufacturing strategies (make, buy, turn key) for advanced products and product cost improvement.
• Ensures sourcing activity and transactions comply with Sarbanes Oxley.
• Conducts rigorous analysis of spend data and supply market dynamics to identify and prioritize sourcing initiatives and directions.
• Develop and manage Automotive-grade supply chains worldwide.
• Prepares procurement contracts, resolves and prevents backorders, optimizes inventory and obtains supplier buffer stock commitments, drives supply chain cost reduction, monitors supplier markets and establishes standard costs.
• Defines and executes multi-sourcing strategies as necessary.
• Create integrated processes among Operations, Purchasing, Logistics, and outside suppliers to execute the planning/replenishment process.
• Defines and manages indirect spending plans for Sourcing activities.
• Creates and manages competitive RFIs, RFPs, and RFQs.

• Bachelor’s degree (preferably in a Engineering or management discipline) from a four-year college or university, minimum 7 years experience in strategic sourcing, commodity management, supplier relationship management, logistics or supply chain or management consulting.
• MBA a plus.
• Ability to create and manage various reports, strong data gathering, presentation and communication skills.
• Proficient in MS Office applications.
• Excellent planning and prioritization skills with the ability to multitask and maintain by adapting to change.
• Proven contributions in high cost/quality sensitive, medium to high volume product environments, ideally has demonstrated results in consumer electronics or Automotive products industry.
• Demonstrated history in product life cycle, design for manufacturing and maintenance of product in all stages of life cycle.
• Experience in global sourcing a must. Experience with global turn key sourcing and establishment required.
• Working experience with MRP and related planning functionality.
• Demonstrates skill in planning and leading negotiations and working knowledge of structuring and managing supplier contracts, enterprise level procurement background using multiple buying tactics, processes, and strategies.
• Able to travel domestically and internationally up to 40%.

Principals only need apply. NO agencies need respond.