Indirect Procurement Buyer

Established in 2019 by Founder and CEO Kevin Czinger and Co-Founder Lukas Czinger, Los Angelesbased Czinger Vehicles is an industrydisrupting 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 humanAI 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.

Essential Job Functions and Performance Standards

• 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

Experience

• 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

Education

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

$75,000 - $130,000 a year

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.