Procurement Manager

Company: Akkar
Location: Los Angeles
Posted on: August 7, 2022

Job Description:

This is an exciting opportunity for a strong Procurement Manager to join a fast-growth independent start-up working on exciting niche vehicles. You are offered the chance to source across the vehicle and build out a high-performing team to your own processes and procedures.Responsibilities:Set procurement strategies across all vehicle commoditiesSupport engineering with sourcing of prototype components and materialsDefine the purchasing organisation's processes as the company and production numbers growReport to the company's board on all procurement mattersLead the definition of the purchasing organisation's structure (you begin as an individual contributor)Liaise closely with Finance, Quality, the PMO & R&D to ensure main deliverables are consistently metRequirements:5+ years of automotive sourcing experience at a strategic levelPrevious experience sourcing prototype automotive componentsSome managerial experience within procurementBachelor's in a technical, commercial or finance fieldAn understanding of 'start-up culture' and working with little structureDepth of knowledge across multiple automotive commoditiesHave a love and passion for carsProven ability to grow relationships which lead to demonstrable savingsStrong project management skillsBonus Points:Start-up experienceExperience in a small businessEngineering backgroundNote: At this time, we are unfortunately unable to offer sponsorship for this position.

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