Senior Commodity Buyer

Evaluates, selects, and manages Suppliers for serial production commodities of a specialized and complex nature. Conducts research and analysis necessary to recommend & execute sourcing strategies to maximize opportunity, efficiency and cost effectiveness. Engages Suppliers to cultivate relationships and to maintain positive standing in industry. Manages RFI/RFQ process including preparation of all requirements and Statements of Work. Analyzes supplier proposals in comparison to success criteria and applicable benchmarks. Negotiates cost and terms. Monitors Supplier performance and manages gaps. This position requires knowledge of Procurement and Manufacturing principles as well as the use of

Responsibilities

Conducts research of market conditions and relevant SWOT analysis to gather data for strategic planning; Investigates technology roadmaps of industry and key suppliers to anticipate opportunities; Recommends & executes commodity sourcing strategies; Identifies Supplier candidates, establishes relationship to facilitate quoting process; Organizes and leads Technical Review meetings with candidate Suppliers and Canoo Engineering, resolves disconnect in specifications between candidates; Prepares comprehensive RFI/RFQ packages and manages RFI/RFQ process to ensure accuracy; Works with Supplier candidates and internal team to achieve best total landed cost; Works with Canoo team members to construct approval package for leadership consideration, including objective evaluation of key elements such as cost, quality & delivery; Visits Suppliers to conduct on-site negotiations and business review meetings; Audits tooling and unit costs through review of supplier evidence and through on-site visitation; Recommends cost reduction targets, negotiates annual productivity cost reductions, conducts VA/VE review with Supplier and Canoo team members and drives results; Tracks, monitors and updates material sourcing agreements as per pre-negotiated mechanisms; Manages material sourcing agreement in Oracle; Monitors suppliers' performance and works with Supplier and Canoo team members to escalate issues and quickly resolve gaps; Reviews ECRs during program development and in production, assesses competitiveness and negotiates

Requirements

Bachelor's degree in related field and 8 years of Procurement experience, or any equivalent combination of experience and/or education; Knowledge of Procurement principles including strategic sourcing and legal aspects of purchasing; Knowledge of EV and Automotive supply base; Knowledge of materials, products, manufacturing processes and market conditions in area of specialization; Skill in preparing and analyzing complex technical specifications and bids; Skill in both verbal and written communication; Skill in complex communications such as negotiation and problem resolution; Skill in construction and utilization of cost models in commercial negotiation; Ability to analyze supplier's cost breakdown and to judge competitiveness; Ability to prepare for and directly negotiate commercial agreements such as Statements of Work; Ability to benchmark processes for efficiency and cost; Experience with Oracle/SAP ERP, Excel (Advanced), MS Office suite; Strong analytical and problem-solving skills; Experience working with Automotive / Electric Vehicle Commodities; Strong work ethic and a commitment to excellence and data-driven decision making; Works well on projects on their own as well as with a team, able to clearly communicate ideas; Self-driven with a concentration on execution, accountable for their own work

Benefits

Comprehensive Health Insurance; Equity Compensation; Flexible Paid Time Off; Casual workplace with an unbelievable feeling of energy