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Position SummaryThe Senior Procurement Specialist is responsible for leading day-to-day purchasing activities and creating purchasing strategies, including negotiating pricing and purchase terms with suppliers. The Senior Procurement Specialist will create and develop purchasing processes and support and mentor the non-senior purchasing team members in the decision making process to fulfill needs for production, service, and development of Orange EV vehicles.

Key ResponsibilitiesSourcing & Purchasing:

Commodities include electrical components, motors, batteries, automotive suspension, steering, and safety components, hydraulic and pneumatic assemblies, fabricated metal assemblies, 3D printed parts, custom cut plastic and glass, and MRO or facilities items to support operations.

Production Shortages & MRP:

Run Material Requirements Planning (MRP) and use Master Production Schedule (MPS) information to develop purchasing plans, execute purchase orders, and manage shortages.

New Product Introduction (NPI): Partner with Engineering to source prototype components for rapid design iterations and smoothly transition parts to mass production.

Supplier Risk Mitigation:

Manage critical shortages by identifying and executing solutions to reduce the risk of suppliers not delivering in a challenging environment.

Mentor Team Members:

Lead less-experienced teammates through the procurement analysis and decision-making processes.

Cost & Contract Negotiation:

Negotiate long-term agreements (LTAs), volume discounts, and payment terms.

Inventory Optimization:

Monitor safety stock levels and minimize excess inventory through scheduled POs. Required QualificationsBachelors degree in supply chain, engineering or a related field and 7 years of procurement experience OR equivalent combination of education and experienceDemonstrated advanced knowledge of Materials Requirements Planning (MRP)Demonstrated advanced knowledge of negotiation techniquesDemonstrated project, process, and people leadership skillsAdvanced Microsoft Excel skillsBusiness Intelligence reporting experience (e.g. PowerBI, Fabric, SQL, or similar)Preferred QualificationsMasters degree in business, engineering, or a related fieldProfessional certification for a supply chain-focused role (CPIM, CPSM, or similar)Experience in a procurement role supporting a manufacturing environmentExperience sourcing/developing new suppliers for custom-designed componentsKey Skills & CompetenciesHighly Professional verbal and written communication skillsKnowledge of automotive components and system operations (steering, suspension, etc.)Knowledge of electrical systems and/or electric vehiclesKnowledge of 5S and lean manufacturingPassion for clean energy technologies like electric vehiclesOrange EV is an Equal Opportunity Employers and seek diversity in candidates for employment. EEO Employer W/M/Vet/Disabled/Sexual Orientation/Gender Identity