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 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 strategic 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 and Mechanics)
• Work closely with the Stakeholders to help steer the selection to preferred suppliers and utilize this leverage to obtain the most competitive pricing
• Manage supplier long term readiness/capacity to support INVZ demands
• Negotiate agreements by analyzing supplier quotations and terms
• Develop and maintain relationships with suppliers
• Conduct supplier performance evaluations (KPI/Score cards ) / supplier assessments (QBR)

Requirements

• At least 4 years of experience as a Strategic Buyer/Commodity Manager
• Experience in leading contract drafting and E2E negotiations – Must
• Fluent English, spoken and written
• Proficient in MS Excel & MS PowerPoint
• Willing to travel abroad (up to 25% of the time) – Must
• Technical understanding in Mechanical/Optical segments- Advantage
• 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