Commodity Manager, Electrical

About Harbinger

Harbinger Motors Inc. is a Southern California-based electric vehicle manufacturer on a mission to transform the automotive and transportation industries, bringing to market EVs developed from the ground up to address the needs of the Medium Duty vehicle industry. This broad, and to date poorly addressed, market segment includes class 4 to 7 commercial delivery vehicles, RVs and utility vehicles, among others. Leveraging a foundation of proprietary, in-house developed vehicle technologies, Harbinger's first-of-its-kind EV platform will bring enhancements in vehicle performance, durability and operator comfort. And importantly, Harbinger's vehicles will be priced for zero acquisition premium relative to traditional gas- and diesel-based competitors, removing one of the most tenacious barriers to EV adoption.

Harbinger's team, with operations in Southern California and Michigan, includes industry veterans with expertise in powertrain, battery, chassis and software development, along with leaders in advanced manufacturing, corporate development, operations and finance. Our team members come from leading innovators, both in and out of the automotive industry, including Tesla, Rivian, Canoo, Ford, Anduril, and SpaceX.

Founded in 2021, Harbinger is a venture-backed startup on a rapid growth trajectory, looking for candidates that thrive on tackling complex challenges and who share in our passion to bring clean transportation alternatives to a segment of the market starving for innovation.

Job Overview

As a member of the Procurement team, you will have various opportunities to shape the direction of the Commodity strategies, both near term as well as long term.

The primary responsibility for this position will be to design, develop and implement Commodity strategies and support everyday Purchasing requirements. 

What You’ll Do:

• In Collaboration with Engineering and Supplier Quality, identify potential suppliers that meet Harbinger Motor’s Approved Supplier Criteria.
• Manage a key set of suppliers within the assigned commodity group, such as but not limited to: Structure, Chassis, Battery, e-Axle (Powertrain), Thermal, Electricals/ Electronics, ADAS etc.
• Design, Develop and Execute a strategic vision for sourcing of assigned commodities working closely with the engineering team.
• Oversee RFI/RFQ/RFP and strategic sourcing process and develop procurement strategies, policies, procedures, and systems
• Thoroughly negotiate favorable contracts including parts pricing, tooling costs and Engineering Services (NRE / EDT)
• Serve as initial point of commercial escalation for commercial issues and claims; efficiently solve problems and make decisions for strategic execution and tactical issues within the relevant portfolio of projects and/or processes
• Work closely with and support other functional groups such as Engineering, Finance and Strategy teams on scope development, product cost, manufacturing technology, delivery and quality
• Provide in-depth analysis of total direct material spend to identify opportunities for improvements and strategic initiative
• Recommend solutions to business problems and/or identify opportunities for improvement, and present ideas to senior leadership
• Drive success through empowering your team, leading by example, and removing roadblocks

Who You Are:

• Bachelor’s degree in technical, supply chain or finance discipline with 2-3 years of Purchasing, Supply Chain or Engineering experience preferable in automotive industry; Masters or MBA preferred.
• 2-5 years of overall experience in Purchasing/ Supply Chain management, including strategic sourcing, contract negotiation and supplier management in target commodities or related industry
• Strong knowledge of pricing models and industry trends, industry regulations, and best practices
• Demonstrated ability to identify process issues and drive improvements; good knowledge and experience with NetSuite/Oracle or other ERP systems
• Strong analytical, interpersonal and communication skills
• Highly organized and demonstrated ability as a strategic thinker. Ability to prioritize multiple projects, develop effective plans, coordinate change management, and see projects through to conclusion
• Strong knowledge of assigned commodities, relevant technologies, and main cost drivers
• Experience in building high performing strategic purchasing organizations and developing talent into leadership positions