Senior Engineer - Strategic sourcing - Plastic

About River

River is an electric vehicle company building multi-utility scooters. At River, we’re building scooters of tomorrow for the ambitious youth of today. Because we believe people only need two things to achieve success: the desire to make it to the top, and the means to get there.

With our flagship product River Indie, SUVofScooters, is designed to help you get things done. Engineered to be a dependable ally on your road to success. We are backed by marquee international investors - these are mobility focused funds backed by Yamaha Motors, Al-Futtaim Automotive Group, Toyota VC and Maniv Mobility. 

Key Responsibilities

• Develop and implement strategic sourcing plans for plastic materials to meet the company's objectives
• Conduct market analysis and research to identify potential suppliers and assess their capabilities
• Negotiate contracts and agreements with suppliers to achieve cost savings and quality improvements
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure alignment of sourcing strategies with business goals
• Monitor supplier performance and manage relationships to ensure compliance with contractual terms and conditions
• Identify and mitigate risks associated with the supply chain, ensuring continuity and reliability of supply
• Successful execution of strategic sourcing plans resulting in cost savings and improved supplier performance
• Enhanced supplier relationships and partnerships that drive innovation and quality improvements
• Effective management of supply chain risks, ensuring uninterrupted supply of plastic materials
• Achievement of key performance indicators (KPIs) related to cost, quality, and delivery

Ideal Candidate

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Supply Chain Management, or a related field
• 2 to 3 years of experience in strategic sourcing, procurement, or supply chain management, preferably in the plastics industry
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite
• Strong strategic thinking and analytical skills
• Excellent communication, negotiation, and influence skills
• Effective risk management and problem-solving abilities
• Strong planning and organizational skills