Strategic Buyer

Description

Innoviz is a world-leader cutting-edge LiDAR development company. Our LiDAR enables autonomous driving in the next-generation vehicles of leading companies such as BMW and VW.

Innoviz Supply Chain team is leading the Production, Procurement, Logistics and Planning. We are looking for a talented Strategic Buyer to lead and manage the commercial relationship with Innoviz's direct suppliers. This includes but is not limited to, supplier sourcing, qualification, terms and conditions execution, negotiating pricing and suppliers’ relationship management.

Responsibilities

• Locate new sources of supply (Optics, Mechanics and Electronics)
• Work closely with the Stakeholders to help steer the selection to preferred suppliers and utilize this leverage to obtain the most competitive pricing
• Negotiate agreements by analyzing supplier quotations and terms
• Develop and maintain relationships with suppliers
• Conduct supplier performance evaluations (KPI) / supplier assessments (QBR)
  
  
  

• At least 4 years of experience as a purchasing strategic buyer/commodity manager
• Technical understanding in Mechanical/Optical/Electronics segments- Must. Required to be master in 2 out of the 3
• Experience in leading contract drafting and E2E negotiations – Must
• Fluent English, spoken and written - Must
• Proficient in MS Excel & MS PowerPoint - Must
• Willing to travel abroad (up to 25% of the time) – Must
• Experience in ERP (Priority) - Advantage
• 2-3 years of proven experience in supply chain roles - Advantage
• Ability to work effectively and independently under pressure
• Demonstrated ability to manage and prioritize tasks and needs of internal and external customers