Principal, Strategic Sourcing
Description
About EVgo:
EVgo (Nasdaq: EVGO) is one of the nation’s largest public fast charging networks for electric vehicles. Our mission is to expedite the mass adoption of electric vehicles (EVs) by creating a convenient, reliable, and affordable EV charging network that delivers fast charging to everyone. EVgo’s owned and operated charging network is growing rapidly, and we’re working to triple our network size by 2025. We partner with multiple stakeholders including automakers; fleet and rideshare operators; retail hosts such as grocery stores, shopping centers, restaurants, gas stations, and more to make our vision of Electric for All a reality. The EV industry is one of the fastest growing industries in the country. Join us as we charge forward into an all-electric future.
Position Summary:
The Principal, Strategic Sourcing will lead strategic sourcing initiative at EVgo to deliver value to our business by minimizing time to market, driving year-on-year cost reductions, driving operational efficiency, ensuring continuity of supply, and managing supply chain risk. This leadership role will be key to scaling EVgo’s supply chain globally.
This role will be responsible for establishing strategic partnership and contracts, striking deals to support our supply chain strategy, sourcing new products and production parts, as well as developing and enhancing the team’s sourcing skills.
Responsibilities:
- Lead and drive strategic sourcing goals to ensure quality, continuity of supply, and cost minimization
- Maximize leverage in the marketplace through supplier relationship management, market intelligence, and innovation
- Develop, establish, and lead strategic agreements with key suppliers
- Manage and track contractual terms to ensure adherence
- Monitor and report materials quarterly cost reductions
- Ensure key suppliers receive a periodic forecast of future demand
- Lead and drive sourcing initiatives to support the product roadmap
- Provide leadership and support to the team on advance developments, Design for Manufacturing reviews, continuous improvements, discussions, and problem resolution
- Develop Key Supplier technology roadmaps
- Maintain in-depth understanding of suppliers’ capabilities, capacity, and overall financial stability
- Continuously evaluate and assess suppliers’ performance to ensure that the agreed supply requirements are consistently reported and complied with in key areas such as quality, service, and delivery targets
- Effectively lead a team, including making personnel decisions (such as hiring, performance management, coaching/counseling, termination, etc.) and steering the team to achieve expected results
- All other duties as assigned
Required Skills and Experience:
- Bachelor’s Degree or equivalent
- Minimum 10 years’ experience in supply chain, strategic sourcing (preferably in related industry), and procurement roles
- Ability to work cross functionally and in a high-pressure environment
- Strong written and verbal communication skills
- Strong negotiation skills
- Experience in presenting and preparing PowerPoint presentations to senior leadership.
- Demonstrable track record of delivering extensive bottom-line benefits
- Exposure to complex manufacturing build with extensive number of parts to procure
- Ability to analyze data
- Microsoft Office – Excel, PowerPoint, & Word
- Ability to interpret or understand mechanical design drawings and specifications
- Travel: 15-20%
Preferred:
- Bachelor’s Degree in Supply Chain, Business, or Finance highly preferred
- MBA
- Experience in the EV or renewable sector
- Global Sourcing experience
For job positions in CA, CO and NYC, the estimated salary range for a new hire into this position is $170,000 USD to $195,000 USD. Actual salary may vary depending on job-related factors, which may include knowledge, skills, experience, and location. In addition to a competitive base salary, discretionary target cash bonus and restricted stock units (subject to Board Approval). EVgo offers a comprehensive benefits package including health, life and disability insurance, unbounded paid time off including parental leave, and a 401(k) plan.
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