Commodity Buyer jobs in California

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. 

The Sr. Commodity Buyer will execute the strategy and lead suppliers’ commercial discussions and ensure the supplier’s performance, including the procurement of goods and services, selection of suppliers, development, and evaluation of supplier quality standards, and development and evaluation of supply chain process the general flow of goods. In addition, the Sr.- Commodity Buyer will be responsible for meeting all supply chain quality and timeliness requirements in direct support of development and production timelines while minimizing risk and ensuring compliance with all contractual and legal obligations. 

Essential Job Functions and Performance Standards:

-Identify, develop and manage key strategic supplier relationships

-Procure for inventory and non-inventory purposes all essential materials, parts, and services, ensuring timely delivery, high quality, and cost-effective pricing to meet development and production timelines

-Work closely with engineering and manufacturing to support strategic sourcing activities

-Manage comprehensive long-term suppliers’ agreements and purchase orders

-Assess and monitor supplier quality and key performance indicators

-Orchestrate the supplier performance evaluation process, determining and taking corrective action, as results require

-Own and manage the process used in supply chain management to respond in a timely fashion to requests for quotes and proposals

-Work closely with the Procurement Lead Manager to develop short-term and long-term budgets, KPIs reporting, and budget variance auditing

-Work closely with procurement, logistics, inventory management, and production to ensure material continuity by understanding market risk, supply flow lead times, and kitting need-by dates

-Support company-wide strategic sourcing, cost saving, cost avoidance, and value enhancement initiatives associated with long-term agreements

-Identify supplier success barriers and resolutions for improvement

-Manage KPIs to measure and improve strategic sourcing activities

-Track authorizations, correspondence, revisions, and contractual deadlines

 Work Environment:

Office

Experience:

-BS or MS in Mechanical, Engineering, or equivalent, master preferred

-5 years of relevant experience

-Strong background within the automotive industry and experience in a start-up environment is preferred

-Effectively negotiated strategic agreements with relevant suppliers to provide the lowest total cost of ownership

-Experience in quality management

-Significant operational improvement abilities

-Superior negotiation and strategic sourcing abilities

-Inbound/Outbound logistics experience (relationship management with local/national/international shippers)

-Inventory planning experience

-Ability to demonstrate skills in supply chain risk management and program planning

-Ability to read, negotiate, and develop legally binding agreements

-Strong computer skills, use of MS office suite and major brand MRP/ERP systems

-Demonstrated experience developing processes and procedures with operation personnel to improve productivity continuously

-Possess strong, high-level analytical, organizational, communication and facilitation skills along with the ability to influence others positively

-Demonstrated ability to collaborate and establish consensus within a group or team environment

-Ability to establish and build relationships across all levels and functions of the organization

What You’ll Get :

Holistic Compensation Package: Enjoy a world-class compensation package that includes a competitive salary, equity plan, and discretionary results-based incentive 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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