Series Commodity Manager - Direct Procurement (Carson, CA)

　　About Singer

　　We are passionate about creating some of the most awesome automobiles in the world. Founded in California in 2009, Singer Vehicle Design is a luxury brand with a global clientele and operations in the US, the UK, and Switzerland. Our mission is described simply as: "A Relentless Pursuit of Excellence.” The company has become renowned for its collaboration with owners of the air-cooled Porsche 911 in pursuit of bespoke restorations.

　　Series Commodity Manager - Direct Procurement

　　Position Summary

　　Under general supervision, the Series Commodity Manager is responsible for developing commodity strategies for current and future programs, sourcing and qualifying vendors, negotiating pricing, and placing purchase orders to fulfill demand. The goal is to ensure the smooth and cost-efficient material flow to support our operations in a manner that demonstrates, “Everything is Important.”

　　This position is located on-site in our Carson, CA location.

　　This is an individual contributor role, not management.

　　Essential Functions

　　Manage all aspects of assigned commodities – commodity strategies, market conditions, technology roadmaps, and should cost creation

　　Responsible for issuance of RFQs

　　Responsible for managing a supply base that meet Singer’s Cost, Quality, and Delivery targets

　　Manage supplier contractual framework, including NDAs, GT&Cs, MSAs, and PSAs

　　Accountable for ensuring accuracy of part master data within MRP

　　Generate purchase requisitions and place Purchase Orders with suppliers, to meet demand

　　Accountable for on-time delivery of purchased material, at (or below) planned costs

　　Negotiate pricing with vendors to reduce total material cost

　　Identify part supply constraints that may impact production schedule and create mitigation plans

　　Work in a cross-functional team environment as a strong team player and demonstrate ability to work with other functional groups to achieve company-wide goals

　　Perform other duties as assigned

　　Qualifications:

　　Required Education/Experience

　　Bachelor’s degree in business, supply chain, or other relevant fields

　　Seven (7) 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

　　Preferred Education/Experience and/or Certifications

　　Proficient in Fishbowl or similar MRP systems

　　Experience in aerospace or automotive manufacturing

　　Prior experience in rapid growth environment

　　Skills/Abilities and Attributes

　　Strong ability to coach and lead team members within the department

　　Proficient in MS Office, ERP systems, math, and statistics

　　Effective written and verbal communications skills; ability to express ideas clearly and actively listen to others

　　Team oriented, with a strong ability to multi-task and work in a fast-paced environment to multiple deadlines

　　Strong organizational and problem-solving skills with the ability to prioritize effectively and efficiently

　　Excellent time management with an ability to balance multiple projects and timelines and to meet deadlines

　　Positive attitude and strong work ethic

　　Physical Demands/Work Environment

　　Must be able to drive and travel for business, including occasional travel by commercial airplane

　　Must be able to work in a seated, standing, and/or walking position for extended periods

　　Must be able to use fingers, hands, and arms at computer keyboard for extended period

　　Must be able to speak clearly and distinctly and hear and be heard and understood in person and by telephone

　　Compensation

　　The starting pay range for this position is between $85, 120 - 106, 400 annually. Actual compensation will be determined by skills, experience, and relevant education or training.

　　Benefits

　　Singer employees enjoy generous paid time off, low-cost health insurance, a 401(k) plan with a company match, life and AD&D insurance, long-term and short-term disability, Snap-On tools for our techs, and continuous opportunities for learning and advancement within the company.

　　Equal Employment Opportunity

　　We are committed to building a team that includes individuals from different cultural backgrounds, ethnicities, genders, ages, sexual orientation, and physical abilities, reflecting the diversity of the communities where we work and live.   

　　Department: Supply Chain

　　This is a non-management position

　　This is a full-time position