Purchasing Manager

What Makes Motiv Special?
Through a radically different approach to building electric trucks that combines our own patented IP with strategic partnerships, we have developed a line of all-electric medium-duty truck and bus chassis, which are used in a range of truck and bus applications in the US and Canada while reducing millions of CO2 pounds of emissions.
Our next-generation power management electronics and software make it easy to integrate new technology components into new vehicles and applications. You will be joining us at a critical inflection point in our growth, when, in addition to launching our sixth-generation technology, we are significantly expanding our products, capacity and market volume.

Job Summary:

We are looking for a Purchasing Manager to join our group as the key contributor to the Supply Chain, Product Development and Manufacturing Teams. Your role will be to lead the purchasing function, managing both the internal buying team as well as working with the third-party contractors and strategic partners, reporting to the Director of Supply Chain. Additional responsibilities will include direct and indirect material sourcing as well as working with engineering and suppliers to reduce risk in the sourcing process and deliver materials on time. Responsibilities include cross-functional sourcing leadership and driving projects to successful conclusion in a timely manner. Candidates should enjoy getting their hands dirty, must be comfortable analyzing complex systems, and collaborating with subject matter experts.
As a small and growing company, Motiv is critically dependent on our team members leadership, enthusiasm, creative problem solving, and self-motivation across a wide range of both technical and nontechnical disciplines. Our core values are deeply passionate, curious, collaborative, customer focused and "owning it." As with all roles at Motiv, your alignment with these values will be critical to your success here.
Duties/Responsibilities:

• Provide leadership to the Purchasing team (buyers), including strategies to succeed and meet organizational goals and objectives
• Counsel and develop team members, ensuring a work environment, aligned with Motiv values, that promotes sourcing service, teamwork, individual recognition, mutual respect, and employee satisfaction
• Institute and manage goals and metrics to ensure proper performance measures are in place
• Coordinate the reports necessary to gather data and report on the progress and success of these performance measures
• Partner in assessment of potential suppliers and supplier selection with relevant stakeholders (Engineering, Quality) on an ongoing basis lead/support supplier reporting/score-carding
• Develop and update the overall Supply Chain Strategy including Sourcing decisions, Planning, Quality/Cost/Delivery optimization, overall Supply Chain (SC) resilience with changing market conditions
• Work with SC Director and Finance to set goals and departmental budget
• Provide clear data and visibility to part availability for current production by utilizing the full extent of our ERP system
• Work with ERP provider to tailor and improve this visibility as necessary
• Work cross functionally to ensure engineering changes are executed properly within the supply chain and at the point of fit
• Drive execution of inventory best practices at all Motiv sites, ensuring the best combination of on-shelf and Just-in-Time inventory to support customers
• Ensure strategies and tactics are in place to meet inventory objectives
• Develops operations strategies by anticipating requirements and trends of our inventory management systems.
• Proactively assess and manage inventory asset risk (i.e., inventory obsolescence, age, relevance) for the corporation
• Coordinate the disposition of said materials and participate in the MRB process
• Partner with management and corporate leadership to improve vendor performance and customer satisfaction
• Hire, lead, direct and manage the Purchasing team including daily workflow, master planning and departmental schedules
• Implement customer programs as necessary (e.g., MRP, contracts, bonded inventory programs, and consignment, etc.)
• Implement vendor programs as necessary (e.g., VMI, online portals, inventory reports, stocking packages, stock rotations)
• Assists in issue resolution with vendors and suppliers and carriers
• Troubleshoot breakdowns in process when performance measures and objectives are not achieved with an emphasis to find root cause and implement permanent corrective actions
• Some travel may be required

Required Skills/Abilities:

• Demonstrated ability to take a general idea or direction and build a story and follow behind it
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills; proven ability to influence and work with all levels of an organization
• Self-starter with an entrepreneurial spirit and 'can do' attitude
• Advanced writing and communication skills
• Strong verbal and written communication skills
• Strong attention to detail
• Strong math and analytical skills
• Excellent negotiation skills
• Proficient in Microsoft office, Google Suite, ERP platforms like Plex and other software systems

Education and Experience:

• BS in Business Management or related field
• Minimum 10-20 years of experience in purchasing items in supply chain/ manufacturing/ medical device/ aerospace industry / automotive industry
• Minimum 5-7 years of experience as a purchasing manager
• Minimum 10 year of experience in working with ERP systems
• Minimum 10 years of experience digitizing supply chain functions and managing transformations
• EV and/or startup experience a plus

Physical Requirements:

• Prolonged periods of sitting at a desk and working on a computer
• Be willing to travel 10 – 15% or as required per year
• Must be able to lift up to 15 pounds at times

Salary Range:

• $138,000.00-$164,000.00 (Salary ranges are determined by role, level, and location. Individual pay is determined by work location and additional factors, including job-related skills, experience, and relevant education and training.)

This is a regular full-time position that is based in Hayward, CA.
Candidates only please; no recruiters.
Benefits & Perks

• Competitive and comprehensive benefits package including Medical (including 24/7 online access to a physician), Dental, Vision, HSA, Health & Dependent Care FSA, 401(k) with company match, company paid Basic Life and AD&D, employee paid Voluntary Life and AD&D.
• Generous PTO policy, 11 Paid Company Holidays
• EAP (Employee Assistance Program) and Education Reimbursement
• Fresh daily snacks and a healthy Work/Life Balance
• Access to Perks at Work - Discounted learning, tickets, electronics, travel, health, restaurants & retail.
• Free Online Training & Development
• Bicycle friendly, with bike storage available to all Foster City employees with a 5 minute walk to the scenic Bay Front.
• Regular Happy Hours, Company Cultural Events, and more!

About Motiv
Motiv Power Systems is the medium-duty commercial electric vehicle (EV) leader that frees fleets from fossil fuels. Founded in 2009, the Bay Area-based, commercial EV company draws on 14 years of experience to create accessible, cost-effective, and innovative EV technology for organizations that are the backbone of the economy.
Motiv has more than 150 all-electric trucks and buses on the road with businesses of all sizes, across a broad spectrum of industries, including linen, parcel, food, hospitality, airports, higher education, pupil transportation, and more. Motiv vehicles operate at over 98 percent uptime, and have logged more than two million miles, while also offering fleets up to 85 percent operation and maintenance cost savings. Motiv's proven EV technology provides operators with a healthier, smoother, and more profitable driving experience.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $138,000.00 - $164,000.00 per year