Harbinger Motors Inc.

Strategic Sourcing Specialist, Powertrain & Combustion Engines

Garden Grove, CA

Sponsorship not specified$150k-$170kDetected 7 days ago

Project ManagementNegotiationExcelSupply ChainProcurementCorporate LawCommunication

About the role

Your impact will be immediate, driving cost-efficiency, securing critical supplier partnerships, and ensuring our production timelines are met as we scale our revolutionary medium-duty vehicles.

Develop and execute both strategic and operational sourcing plans for various systems, managing high-level strategies while handling daily administrative procurement details.
Manage ongoing supplier relationships and performance, resolving critical supply chain bottlenecks and driving continuous improvement.
Drive cross-functional project management efforts, acting as the primary liaison between engineering, manufacturing, and external partners to keep programs on track.
Design and build customized data trackers, KPIs, and dashboards entirely from scratch to monitor commodity performance and spend.

Familiarity with early-stage, high-growth startup environments and a high tolerance for ambiguity and rapid scaling.
Advanced degree or professional certification (e.g., APICS, CPSM, PMP).
Complimentary Meals & Stocked Kitchens
Negotiate pricing, contracts, and complex commercial terms to secure optimal value, quality, and delivery schedules.
Navigate a dynamic, rapidly changing startup environment, bringing structure to chaos and adapting quickly to shifting priorities.
5+ years of experience in strategic sourcing, commodity management, or procurement, ideally within automotive, commercial vehicles, or heavy manufacturing.
Proficiency in data management and analytics, with expert-level skills in Google Sheets and advanced Excel (ability to build complex tracking models from scratch).
Strong understanding of supplier management, total cost of ownership (TCO), and end-to-end procurement operations.

Comprehensive Health, Dental & Vision (HDV) - 100% employee covered
Early-stage Stock Options
Robust Retirement Savings (401k, HSA, FSA)
Generous Paid Time Off (PTO) & Parental Leave
Annual Vacation Bonus
Wellness & Fertility Benefits
Cell Phone Stipend
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