Stark Future's mission is to lead the way towards a sustainable motorcycle industry, by reducing plastic and CO2 pollution. This will be achieved by building sustainable products that are superior to traditional technology in terms of performance, emotion and design.
The Ambition
Inspire to sustainability by offering a game changing experience
Limit global warming by reducing CO2 pollution
Save lives by reducing plastic pollution
Be a leader in quality using sustainable materials
Be a leader in performance, innovation and technical exploration
Design functional and timelessly beautiful products
Be great at sourcing, to make premium products available to more people
Enhance user experience by persistently simplifying functionality
The PhilosophyStark Future's logo represents the company's full-circle mentality, sustainability & strive for perfection. Uncompromising with results, the logo is 24 carat gold to reflect the desire to be number 1. Our work mentality is based upon three pillars:
WE CHALLENGE THE NORM TO IMPROVE HOW THINGS ARE DONE
WE SEARCH FOR THE LIMIT, WE ADAPT AND WE SET CLEAR, SMART AND INSPIRING GOALS
WE DELIVER OUTSTANDING RESULTS
About the RoleWe are seeking a motivated Purchasing Category Manager to lead our Mechanical Purchasing team. This role is dedicated to sourcing high-performance mechanical parts, specialized vehicle components, and technical assemblies essential to our product excellence. The Category Manager will build robust relationships with global mechanical suppliers to ensure we hit aggressive cost, quality, and delivery targets. We operate in a fast-moving, dynamic environment where flexibility and a "self-starter" mentality are vital for success.
Responsibilities
Strategic Sourcing: Identify and select world-class manufacturers for mechanical components and subassemblies
Build relationships with manufacturers and strategic partners, in order to convince and motivate the best of them to prioritise Stark
Ensures NDA, and Master Purchase Agreement in place before business is initiated.
Owner of RFI's, RFP's and RFQ's - ensuring all commercial terms are agreed and documented.
Identify potential suppliers, analyse supplier capabilities, select suppliers, and determine prices, terms, and conditions of agreements.
Find suppliers that can integrate new technologies into our industry in order to increase our performance, reduce cost or improve sustainability
Drive price negotiations to ensure that Stark pricing is best in class.
Reduced delivery time for critical parts, components, and subassemblies
Minimise stock value, but never be out of stock
Identify supplier consolidation opportunities that will generate savings.
Manage supplier relationships and performance, including dispute resolution.
Monitor current category market conditions, technology roadmaps and identify supply/demand challenges & opportunities.
Create competitive environments with suppliers to support a negotiation strategy.
Lead the vendor selection process with engineering teams.
Work closely and collaboratively with Stark Future other departments as Engineering, Quality, Supply Chain, Production Engineering, and Production.
Work with our Lean Manufacturing Philosophy
Collaboration in the management of the supply chain at all times (presenting the Just in time philosophy)
Be a leader figure within the company, we believe in leading by example
Challenge areas within the company you believe could be improved, including all areas of the company
Suggest and execute new strategies to improve Stark products
Travel when needed, attend and lead important racing events
Consider ROI with all projects. We do not always require written documentation, but ROI consideration must be part of the process
Performance Criteria
COGS and COGS savings achievements
Speed of work
Quality of work
Improvement initiatives
Cooperation within organisation as well as with suppliers
Keeping time plans
Work attitude, we want to spread a positive atmosphere in the "office"
Qualifications
Experience: Minimum of 5 years of experience in senior sourcing, specifically within the automotive or high-performance machinery sectors.
Technical Expertise: Extensive knowledge of the global mechanical supplier landscape (Tier 1 & Tier 2) for precision components and assemblies
Passionate about sustainability and a will to change the world for the better
Results oriented, highly analytical and organised. Used to using data to drive decision-making
Excellent communication and influencing skills, with the ability to engage with all levels of business stakeholders
Ability to manage and prioritise multiple work streams simultaneously
Fluent in English is a must, Spanish is desired
Bachelor's degree in business administration, or engineering.
Experience Our Stark Future Benefits
Very dynamic and challenging environment
International, open-minded and united team with over 15 different nationalities
Health & Wellness Benefit with our in house gym
Unlimited coffee
Canteen with lunch dishes and juices for a discounted price.
Flexible working hours, we own our personal responsibilities
Equal Opportunity StatementStark Future is committed to diversity and inclusivity in the workplace.
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