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ABOUT Re:Car dba SLATE
Re:Car dba SLATE, is a new US company that is exploring development in the electric vehicle space.
Who We Are Looking For
Re:Car dba SLATE is looking for an energetic, organized, experienced CapEx Buyer to join our growing team that brings a “roll up the sleeves” approach to getting things done, as responsibilities will be wide ranging. We have embraced a startup company mindset of being fast, frugal, scrappy, and fun. Important skills include accountability, strategic thinking, relationship building, business case analysis, and negotiation.
What You Get To Do
The Buyer will be developing a strategic supply base, leading supplier commercial negotiations, managing suppliers, RFQs and commercial agreements, managing the sourcing process to meet program cost targets, deliverables, Job 1 timing, quoting, and negotiating pricing with suppliers for the purchase of CAPEX MRO related items. The Buyer will be responsible for purchasing custom integrated solutions and off-the-shelf components related to our Body Shop, Coating Shop, Manufacturing Software, General Assembly Equipment, and more. Buyer will assist the resolution of cost, quality, and delivery issues affecting the factory together with system development and quality to leverage, develop strategies and implement solutions, meet cost target, identify and implement cost reductions, drive quality with suppliers, ensure supplier adherence to Re:Car dba SLATE Global Terms and Conditions, analysis of data from a variety of internal and external sources to deliver the best value, communicate risks and priorities as needed to ensure resolution.
What You Bring To The Team
Re:Car dba SLATE, is a new US company that is exploring development in the electric vehicle space.
Who We Are Looking For
Re:Car dba SLATE is looking for an energetic, organized, experienced CapEx Buyer to join our growing team that brings a “roll up the sleeves” approach to getting things done, as responsibilities will be wide ranging. We have embraced a startup company mindset of being fast, frugal, scrappy, and fun. Important skills include accountability, strategic thinking, relationship building, business case analysis, and negotiation.
What You Get To Do
The Buyer will be developing a strategic supply base, leading supplier commercial negotiations, managing suppliers, RFQs and commercial agreements, managing the sourcing process to meet program cost targets, deliverables, Job 1 timing, quoting, and negotiating pricing with suppliers for the purchase of CAPEX MRO related items. The Buyer will be responsible for purchasing custom integrated solutions and off-the-shelf components related to our Body Shop, Coating Shop, Manufacturing Software, General Assembly Equipment, and more. Buyer will assist the resolution of cost, quality, and delivery issues affecting the factory together with system development and quality to leverage, develop strategies and implement solutions, meet cost target, identify and implement cost reductions, drive quality with suppliers, ensure supplier adherence to Re:Car dba SLATE Global Terms and Conditions, analysis of data from a variety of internal and external sources to deliver the best value, communicate risks and priorities as needed to ensure resolution.
What You Bring To The Team
- Bachelor’s degree
- 2 years of experience in Procurement/Supply Chain Management or Engineering
- Experience purchasing CapEx or MRO commodities is preferred
- Excellent communication and relationship building skills
- Ability to identify process issues and drive improvements to improve operational efficiency
- Knowledge and experience with ERP systems and implementation – i.e. SAP, Plex
- Strong analytical, interpersonal, and communication skills
- High level of integrity
- Ability to thrive in a dynamic, fast-paced start-up environment
- Re:Car dba SLATE is proud to be an Equal Employment Opportunity and Affirmative Action employer. We do not discriminate based upon race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, genetics, disability, age, veteran status, marital status, parental status, cultural background, organizational level, work styles, tenure and life experiences. Or for any other reason.
- Re:Car dba SLATE is committed to providing reasonable accommodation for qualified individuals with disabilities in our job application procedures. If you need assistance or an accommodation due to a disability, you may contact us at recar-talent_acquisition@slate.auto or (813) 468-7257.
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