Sr. Global Supply Manager- Chassis

Sr. Global Supply Manager- Chassis

Future Mobility Corporation is leading the next-generation technology innovation and integration for the global auto industry. With our broad talent base, we are building premium smart electric cars in China and shaping the future for automobiles globally. FMC is searching for talented, self-motivated logistics professionals to work in a free-thinking culture creating the next gen premium entry EVs with the highest autonomous technologies at our Santa Clara, CA facility.

This role is expected to develop strategic business relationships with external suppliers and internal business leaders as well as other internal key stakeholders, lead contract negotiations, drive cost savings initiatives and implement strategic sourcing best practices. The Sr. Supply Manager’s role is to ensure FMC leverages the local supplier markets in the best way to support stakeholder’s needs while ensuring the best possible quality, Engineering, Manufacturing and cost for the vehicle Chassis system. This is a cross functional Individual contributor who will work with every business group (e.g. styling, engineering, finance, manufacturing, etc.) across all levels to ensure business needs are supported.

Responsibilities

· Develop strong stakeholder support and cooperation across all locations.

· Provide comprehensive benchmarking of all competitive components and systems technology

· Establish measurement tools/metrics to monitor and report to executives the progress of team deliverables

· Develop and implement cost analysis and cost benchmarking tools for commodities and technologies

· Design, conduct and synthesize supplier, industry and market research for portfolio of commodities to develop sourcing strategy

· Provide analysis of existing requirements and pricing to ensure the most cost-effective options as utilized while maintaining quality and craftsmanship

· Perform make vs. buy analyses in support of processes for manufacturing of components and systems

· Negotiate and execute supplier general terms and conditions as well as purchasing agreements for tooling, prototype, pre-series and production components

· Maintain day-to-day supplier relationships; act as the lead point of contact for all commercial issues.

· Identify and negotiate commercial cost reduction opportunities

· Source all Chassis components and systems within the established cost targets while maintaining project timing, quality, cost and craftsmanship requirements.

Qualifications

Requirements:

1. Industry background: Automotive required. Chassis experience preferred.

2. Knowledge and skills: Automotive/Engineering/Finance background required. Customer/supplier facing experience preferred.

3. Education / Training: BS in Mechanical Engineering, or Supply Chain Management required. MBA preferred.

4. Competencies: 5+ years experience required. 10+ years preferred.

5. Nationality prefer: USA

6. Language skills: English. Germen/Mandarin preferred.

7.Working location: Santa Clara; Up to 25% travel required.

Mid-Senior level

Industry

• Automotive
• Mechanical or Industrial Engineering
• Computer Software

Employment Type

Full-time

Job Functions

• Engineering
• Manufacturing

Additional Information

All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.