Indirect Procurement Buyer

Established in 2019 by Founder and CEO Kevin Czinger and Co-Founder Lukas Czinger, Los Angeles‑based Czinger Vehicles is an industry‑disrupting performance vehicles brand pioneering a new era in the automotive space by fundamentally changing the way cars will be designed and manufactured for generations to come. Built around a core ethos of utilizing revolutionary, proprietary technology to create vehicles equipped with both dominating performance and iconic design, Czinger represents a radical transformation of the manufacturing sector and the future of human‑AI design within an environmentally sustainable system.

Czinger’s halo vehicle, the 21C hypercar, has received global attention for its record-breaking performance and the revolutionary design and manufacturing technology it embodies. It is the physical representation of over 550 patents filed across A.I. based generative design, materials, additive manufacturing, and assembly. This novel technology and world class engineering has enabled the 21C to set production lap records at both Laguna Seca and Circuit of the Americas. As a business Czinger is the unique combination of a deep technology company, consumer product company, and performance brand.

Czinger Vehicles places an emphasis on talent and is known globally for their world class team. 

Czinger is currently seeking a highly-skilled, experienced Indirect procurement buyer to join our growing organization. In this position, you will be responsible for building and managing an indirect supply base,  category management, and fostering partnerships to fulfill growing company and production needs. This professional will lead negotiations to close deals with optimal terms and maintain our internal timelines, sourcing indirect materials, equipment, and services.

• Contract Negotiations Based on Milestones
• Execute Global Indirect Purchasing Strategy within operating departments.
• Responsible for building and managing an indirect supply base,  category management, and fostering partnerships to fulfill growing company and production needs.
• Procure of goods and services: CAPEX MRO/Temporary Labor, General Services, Software and Equipment, Consumables, Real estate, etc.
• Identifying opportunities to minimize costs whenever possible
• Manage suppliers for good performance
• Develop and maintain KPI
• Request for quotations (RFQ's)
• Coordination and expediting of purchasing orders
• Blanket Purchase Orders (BPO) direct and indirect.
• Maintaining appropriate inventory levels
• Track and monitor shipments and communicate status to key partner

• Skilled at negotiation and building relationships with partners
• Experience 2-5 years of purchasing in Automotive or Aerospace
• Proficient in using and managing relevant modules of Oracle ERP
• Strong interpersonal, organizational, communications, analytical, and problem-solving skills
• Proven working experience in sourcing and supplier management
• Interest in market dynamics, along with a keen business sense

• Bachelor's degree, Industrial Engineer or equivalent experience.

What You’ll Get :

Holistic Compensation Package: Enjoy a world-class compensation package that includes a competitive salary, equity plan, and annual bonus opportunities, ensuring you're truly valued for your contributions. 

Wellness and Time Off: Embrace a healthy lifestyle with paid vacation, sick time, and company holidays, including a year-end shutdown to recharge. We support growing families with paid parental leave, recognizing the importance of bonding time. 

Comprehensive Health and Wellness: Prioritize your well-being with our comprehensive health and wellness benefits, offering both HMO and Premium PPO options. Additionally, benefit from company-sponsored life insurance and short and long-term disability coverage for peace of mind. 

Investment in Growth: We're committed to your professional development. Take advantage of reimbursement opportunities for learning and development initiatives, empowering you to continuously expand your skill set and reach peak performance. 

Inclusive and Collaborative Environment: Join our inclusive, collaborative, and dynamic work environment within a fast-paced, mission-driven company. Together, we're disrupting the traditional manufacturing industry, embracing diversity, and fostering innovation to reduce our footprint by integrating people and technology. 

Czinger Vehicles Inc. is an equal opportunity employer committed to diversity in the workplace. Our positions adhere to all statutory and regulatory requirements. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, age, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, gender identity or any other factor protected by applicable federal, state, or local laws. 

Disclosures:

In order to adjust to changes in our business, it may become necessary to add, remove or modify certain duties and responsibilities, or to reassign you to another job position. From time to time you may be asked to work on special projects or to assist with other work. Your cooperation and assistance in performing such additional work is expected. CZV, Inc is an equal opportunity employer committed to diversity in the workplace. Our positions adhere to all statutory and regulatory requirements. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, age, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, gender identity or any other factor protected by applicable federal, state or local laws.

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Pursuant to the Los Angeles Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring Ordinance (FCIHO), we will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records.

Salary : $75,000 - $130,000