Below mentioned is the job description for your reference:
Job Title: Sr. Manager Strategic Procurement Sales & Marketing
Location: Newark CA Onsite
Job Type: Direct Hire
Leading the future in luxury electric and mobility
At our Company we set out to introduce the most captivating luxury electric vehicles that elevate the human experience and transcend the perceived limitations of space performance and intelligence. Vehicles that are intuitive liberating and designed for the future of mobility.
We plan to lead in this new era of luxury electric by returning to the fundamentals of great design where every decision we make is in service of the individual and environment. Because when you are no longer bound by convention you are free to define your own experience.
Come work alongside some of the most accomplished minds in the industry. Beyond providing competitive salaries were providing a community for innovators who want to make an immediate and significant impact. If you are driven to create a better more sustainable future then this is the right place for you.
We are seeking a highly skilled and strategic Senior Manager for Sales and Marketing Strategic Procurement to join our dynamic team. This pivotal role will focus on leading procurement initiatives for sales and marketing ensuring alignment with company goals and supporting our growth strategy in the EV market.
YOU WILL:
Strategic Procurement Leadership (80%):
- Develop and execute strategic sourcing strategies for sales marketing and operations categories including:
- Sales and Marketing: Advertising media buying promotional materials event management and market research services to enhance brand visibility and drive sales.
- Lead negotiations for contracts supplier agreements and service level agreements (SLAs) to optimize terms and conditions achieve cost savings and ensure quality and reliability.
- Collaborate closely with sales marketing and other departments to understand business requirements and align procurement strategies with strategic objectives.
- Utilize data analytics and market research to identify opportunities for innovation efficiency improvements and risk mitigation within procurement processes.
- Monitor supplier performance manage vendor relationships and ensure compliance with contractual obligations and service level expectations across sales and marketing categories.
Transformational Procurement Initiatives (20%):
- Lead transformational procurement projects aimed at enhancing processes leveraging technology and driving operational excellence within sales and marketing.
- Drive initiatives to improve procurement efficiency streamline workflows and enhance crossfunctional collaboration to support business growth and scalability.
- Champion sustainability initiatives within the procurement function promoting environmentally responsible sourcing practices and supplier diversity.
YOU BRING:
- Curiosity: This position will require buildingfromscratch thinking in a fastpaced environment.
- Bachelors degree in business administration Supply Chain Management or a related field.
- 810 years of experience in strategic procurement with a focus on sales and marketing categories preferably within the automotive or consumer goods industry.
- 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 highperforming teams with a collaborative and inclusive leadership style.
- Proficiency in procurement tools and systems along with advanced analytical and problemsolving 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 selfstarter comfortable navigating dynamic work environments with shifting priorities.
- Effective in engaging and collaborating across different departments.
- Experience in the Automotive Industry is ideal.