AESC is an exciting, newly created global organization committed to solving the challenges of a sustainable future and becoming the leading supplier of full-value-chain battery solutions. Our lithium-ion batteries can be found in nearly one million electric vehicles worldwide and have a stellar safety record of zero-critical issues. AESC US is leading the way in battery technology. We design and manufacture EV battery technology for various electric vehicles and equipment. We are working hard towards unlocking the full potential of sustainable energy and climate change mitigation. We will continue to build upon our successes and expand into new markets and industries, producing innovative and competitive products and technologies that advance the goal of a zero-carbon emission future. AESC is headquartered in Japan and has battery manufacturing locations in Japan, UK, China, and the U.S.
AESC Mission
Our mission is to solve the challenges for a sustainable future. Together, we can make a meaningful impact.
About the Role
The Sr Manager of Platform Purchasing will be responsible for providing support for strategic procurement activities, including spend analysis, detailed savings analysis, and sourcing process development and execution across product platforms. This role will lead significant amounts of information gathering, data consolidation, and data refinement activities to support various projects successfully.
What You Will Do
Develop sourcing plan by partnering with engineering team and identifying key commodities and establish SOR and source selection required dates to deliver key purchasing driven timeline.
Represent the purchasing team at the project gate reviews and ensure critical sourcing dates are met to support various MRDs for product development stages.
Support cost book development by developing program cost commitment and purchasing savings opportunities.
Oversee program readiness and develop lead time for sourcing/tooling/PPAP. Provide pull signal for timely delivery for sourcing materials i.e. SOR and engineering release timeline.
Leverage purchasing resources by actively participating in team activities including internal/external customer gate reviews and building events.
Lead purchasing meetings and leverage purchasing resources for cross functional activities and represent purchasing related tasks.
Identify and assess purchasing risks and issues and provide solutions.
Facilitate AESC purchasing process ensuring selected suppliers have cross-functional buy-ins
Support commodity teams and identify link and leverage opportunities across teams. Manage buyer workload allocation to assure program deliverables and act as advocate/driver for common standards/specifications/SORs.
Collect purchasing lessons-learned and provide platform team with continuous improvement suggestions.
Acts as a mentor to Analysts within the team by providing coaching and guidance.
What You Need
Bachelor's degree in supply chain, business administration, industrial engineering, economics, or related technical field with MBA preferred.
10+ years of experience in procurement, logistics/transportation, supply chain, finance, operations, or related fields (automotive, manufacturing industry experience preferred).
Possesses strong analytical skills and demonstrates expertise in technical applications such as SAP
Experienced in manipulating large, complex data sets and can leverage analytical skills to drive and influence business decisions.
Experienced in building, implementing, and running various market events SAP Ariba and Coupa Sourcing Optimization experience preferred but not required •
Proven record in effective problem-solving and project management skills and strives for continuous improvement.
Demonstrates business financial knowledge.
Demonstrates excellent written and verbal communication skills and comfortable in presenting to executive-level stakeholders and other cross-functional leadership..
Nice to Have
Previous Six Sigma training, Black or Green Belt desired.
Experience in developing and implementing category strategies.
Experience in implementing a source-to-pay framework with IT support on a global basis.
Advanced degree in Business Administration or Purchasing Management.
Nationally recognized professional certification (Certified Purchasing Manager or Certified Professional Contract Manager).
What We Offer
Welcome to AESC, supporting our state-of-the-art Gigafactories, where you'll have the opportunity to tackle the world's most fascinating challenges alongside exceptionally talented individuals who are driven to make a difference. At AESC, we offer a comprehensive compensation package. In addition, we provide a range of valuable benefits, such as 401K, and health insurance. We strive to ensure that our employees are well taken care of, enabling them to focus on their work and contribute to our collective mission of changing the world. • An inclusive and diverse work environment that fosters and encourages professional and personal development. • Highly automated, clean, safe, and temperature-controlled production environment • Medical, Dental and Vision Insurance • HSA and Flexible Spending Accounts • 401K with company match • Life Insurance (Company paid and additional voluntary life available) • Paid Vacation and 14 Paid Holidays • Short term and long-term disability coverage (Company Paid) • Tuition reimbursement
Application Process
Even if you don't meet every requirement listed, if you believe this role suits you well, we encourage you to apply. Your application gives us the opportunity to learn more about you and explore potential fits within our team.
Following the submission of your application, we are committed to providing timely responses to all applicants, though response times may vary depending on the volume of submissions. If you do not receive an immediate response, please rest assured that this in no way reflects on the quality of your candidacy. Your application will be retained in our files, and we may reach out to you for future roles that align with your skills and interests. As our organization experiences rapid growth, we appreciate your patience in this process. We are actively working each day to enhance our application procedures to ensure a smoother and more efficient experience for all applicants. Thank you for your understanding and enthusiasm for joining our dynamic team.
Equal Employment Opportunity
At AESC, we are committed to providing Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) to all individuals. We participate in E-Verify and will provide the federal government with your Form I-9 information to confirm that you are authorized to work in the U.S Join us in our passion to design, manufacture, and sell high-performance products, contributing to a sustainable and zero-carbon emission future.
Physical Requirements
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable otherwise qualified individuals with disabilities to perform the essential job functions.
Ability to sit for extended periods of time.
Ability to read, write, speak, hear; stand; walk; use hands to finger, handle, or feel; reach and lift with hands and arms frequently throughout the day.
Required to occasionally lift, push, pull and/or move up to 10 pounds and occasionally required to lift, push, pull and/or move up to 35 pounds.
Work Environment
The work environment is primarily an automated manufacturing plant with a concrete floor and is characterized by some temperature extremes, moderate noise, and forklift traffic. The individual must be able to perform all essential functions as appropriate on the plant floor, in meetings, and with employees, management, customers and suppliers.
Candidate must perform the essential duties and responsibilities with or without reasonable accommodation efficiently and accurately, and without causing significant safety threat to self or others. The statements made herein are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by employees assigned to this job classification. They are not intended to be construed as an exhaustive and inclusive list of all responsibilities, duties, and/or skills required of personnel so classified.