Senior Category Manager for Electric Vehicles

3 days ago

Beverly Hills, California, United States Highland Electric Fleets Full time
About Us

Highland Electric Fleets is a pioneering company in the electric vehicle industry, dedicated to making electric school buses and other clean heavy-duty vehicles accessible to every district across the US and Canada. Our turnkey solution addresses financing, vehicle procurement, infrastructure upgrade, and maintenance to create a reliable and affordable fleet for our customers.

We believe that cleaner buses lead to healthier communities, and our mission is to eliminate the barriers to better student health and cleaner air. By joining our team, you'll be part of a dynamic and innovative environment that's shaping the future of transportation.

Job Summary

The Sr. Category Manager, Electric Vehicles will play a critical role in developing and executing sourcing strategies for vehicles within our fleet management operations. This position requires a strategic thinker with expertise in procurement and supplier relationship management to ensure the highest standards of cost-efficiency, reliability, on-time delivery, and operational effectiveness.

Responsibilities
  • Lead cross-functional teams in developing and implementing strategies for achieving market-leading TCO for vehicles.
  • Negotiate pricing for vehicles and parts, as well as long-term agreements with a focus on win-win outcomes that drive value for Highland and its dealer and OEM partners.
  • Monitor market trends and industry developments to anticipate changes in vehicle technology, pricing, and availability.
  • Lead RFPs and source selection for vehicles in accordance with applicable regulations.
  • Develop and maintain 'should cost' and forward costing models for vehicles.
  • Collaborate with Operations & Engineering to define metrics and negotiate service level agreements with vehicle dealers.
  • Lead advanced procurement efforts for new vehicle categories, including market research, supplier identification, RFI/RFPs, and supplier selection.
Qualifications
  • Bachelor's degree in supply chain, business administration, finance, or a related discipline. Master's degree preferred.
  • 8+ years of experience in strategic sourcing/category management for automotive, industrial equipment, and/or electronics. Preferably, some experience with managing automotive OEMs or dealers.
  • Strong negotiation and influencing skills. Experience negotiating complex agreements for equipment and services.
  • Ability to build and maintain strong relationships with suppliers.
  • Utilizes data and systems as tools to aid in problem-solving and strategy development.
  • Confident, high energy, self-motivated, and a team player.
  • Ability to operate in a fast-paced, innovative, dynamic team.
  • Ability to work with little supervision and thrive in a deadline-driven environment; proactive, systemic, and detail-oriented in addressing challenges; passion for accelerating success and driving change.
  • Proficient in utilizing Google & Microsoft 365 tools for analysis and presentations.
  • Ability to organize, prioritize, and execute multiple unrelated projects and to clearly communicate status and recommendations for further action (verbal and written).
What You Can Expect from Highland
  • Competitive base salary and performance-based bonus program.
  • A supportive, highly collaborative, team-oriented environment.
  • Opportunities to make a difference, be heard, add value, and be recognized.
  • Growth and development with a leader in this new and exciting industry.
  • Ability to work with bright, innovative, and forward-thinking colleagues.
  • Health, Vision, and Dental coverage for employees & their dependents.
  • Life insurance, public transportation assistance.
  • Generous Paid Time Off.
  • 401(k) program and company match.

Highland Electric Fleets provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, or genetics. In addition to federal law requirements, Highland Electric Fleets complies with applicable state and local laws governing nondiscrimination in employment. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation, and training.

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