Commodity Manager (Buyer)

We’re looking for a Series Commodity Manager to develop commodity strategies for current and future programs, source and qualify vendors, negotiate pricing, and place purchase orders to fulfill demand. If you share our passion for beautiful cars, thrive on details, and want to be part of something extraordinary, this is your chance.

Why You’ll Love This Role:

Play a key role in procurement and supply chain activities across the business to ensure the successful delivery of Singers overall operational and commercial objectives.
Develop and execute supply chain project plans for assigned new product development projects.
Working in a cross functional environment, the role is responsible for the creation and management of a stable, efficient, and cost-effective supply chain.
By developing and maintaining strong internal and external relationships, the goal is to ensure the smooth and cost-efficient material flow to support our operations in a manner that demonstrates, “Everything is Important.”

What You’ll Do:

Lead the commercial risk, sourcing activities and supply contracts activities required to support business operations and customer requirements
Process order requests and place orders with suppliers to obtain materials required to support product launches and business operations
Alongside but taking direction from the Global Commodity Management team, collaborate with cross functional teams to assess and nominate suppliers based on current and future business requirements
Activate, monitor and manage supplier adherence to Engineering Change Requests (ECR’s) from point of introduction to vehicle fit
Negotiate competitive parts and tooling costs using Total Delivered Costs (TDC) methodology, giving consideration to the global supply demand
Monitor supplier performance and expedite parts where necessary to support business operations and customer requirements
Conduct supplier assessments both remotely and on site
Participate and actively support all cross functional cost management activities, including Value Add and Value Engineering activities, Product Lifecycle management and BoM maintenance and management
Adherence to the supplier nomination process for all sourcing activities required to support business operations and customer requirements
Support the Global Commodity Management team in the development and execution of Procurement Commodity Strategies
Support cross functional reviews to identify and deliver improved supplier performance and efficiency gains

Who We’re Looking For:

Bachelor’s degree in business, supply chain, or other relevant fields
Three (3) plus years of experience as Buyer, Purchasing Agent, Purchasing Specialist, GSM or equivalent
Proven ability to onboard and contract pricing agreements with suppliers
Knowledge of procurement strategies, should cost models and technology roadmaps
Bonus points if you come from a rapid growth environment and/or automotive/aerospace
A true team player with a positive attitude.
Strong background in low volume, high mix manufacturing or operational environments
Bonus points for experience in a rapid growth environment

Location & Schedule: Onsite in Torrance, CA . This is a salaried, exempt role, but the general schedule is 7am-3:30pm.