Purchasing Associate 5, California

YOU WILL:

Strategic Procurement (80%):

• Develop and implement strategic sourcing initiatives for G&A and HR categories, including, HR, Travel, Financial, Legal, services and corporate overhead, ensuring alignment with company objectives.

• Lead negotiations for contracts, supplier agreements, and service level agreements to optimize terms and conditions and achieve cost savings.

• Collaborate closely with finance, legal, and department heads to align procurement strategies with business goals and support organizational growth.

• Drive continuous improvement in procurement practices, utilizing analytics and market research to identify opportunities for innovation and efficiency gains.

• Monitor supplier performance, manage vendor relationships, and ensure compliance with contractual obligations and service delivery expectations.

Transformational Leadership (20%):

• Lead transformational procurement projects aimed at enhancing procurement processes, leveraging technology, and driving organizational efficiency.

• Champion sustainability initiatives within the procurement function, promoting environmentally responsible sourcing practices and supplier diversity.

• Develop and implement change management strategies to support procurement transformation initiatives.

YOU BRING:

• Curiosity: This position will require building-from-scratch thinking in a fast-paced environment.

• Bachelor's degree in business administration, Supply Chain Management, or a related field.

• 8-10 years of experience in strategic procurement, with a focus on G&A categories, ideally within the automotive or technology sector.

• Strong negotiation skills and the ability to manage complex supplier relationships to achieve optimal outcomes.

• Strong written, verbal, organizational and program management skills.

• Experience leading and developing high-performing teams, with a collaborative and inclusive leadership style.

• Proficiency in procurement tools and systems, along with advanced analytical and problem-solving abilities.

• Knowledge of regulatory requirements and compliance considerations relevant to procurement activities.

• Passion for sustainability and familiarity with sustainable sourcing practices preferred.

• Be a proactive self-starter comfortable navigating dynamic work environments with shifting priorities.

• Effective in engaging and collaborating across different departments.

• Experience in the Automotive Industry is ideal.