Buyer II Electrical

About the role

Slate is looking for an energetic, organized, and experienced Sr. Buyer – Electrical Modules and Components to join our growing team. This role requires someone who possesses experience in electronics components buying and market realities but brings a “roll up the sleeves” mindset. Automotive buying experience is desired but not required. A solid candidate will thrive in a fast-paced startup environment where responsibilities are wide-ranging and collaboration is key.

The expected base salary range for this role is $108,800-$136,000. Compensation may vary based on relevant experience, skills, and competencies, as well as geographic location.

Responsibilities

• Manage a strategic supply base for Slate’s tiered electrical components.
• Source high-quality, qualified supplier candidates, establish sourcing strategies and agreement principles, and drive sourcing approvals for electrical production and service parts, tooling, and services. Document sourcing agreements and own supplier agreements.
• Lead supplier RFIs, RFQs, negotiations, and commercial agreements to meet program cost targets, functional and manufacturing deliverables, and Job 1 launch timing.
• Ensure supplier production and capacity readiness, and program timing.
• Collaborate cross-functionally with Engineering, Supplier Quality, Manufacturing, and Program Management to resolve cost, quality, and delivery issues.
• Identify, negotiate, and implement cost reduction opportunities including value engineering initiatives with supplier partners.
• Monitor Slate partner performance and develop risk mitigation actions to support program launch and ensure supply continuity.
• Ensure supplier compliance with Slate’s Global Terms and Conditions and commercial agreements.
• Identify critical/high-risk tiered subcomponents and develop risk mitigation strategies.
• Communicate supplier risks, program impacts, and sourcing priorities to internal stakeholders.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain, Business, Engineering, or a related field or equivalent experience.
• 8–10 years of experience in Procurement, Supply Chain Management, or Engineering. Automotive or manufacturing industries are preferred.
• Proven experience sourcing automotive electrical systems.
• Strong supplier negotiation and relationship management skills.
• Sufficient experience to identify process issues and drive improvements.
• Experience working with ERP systems such as SAP, Plex, or similar platforms.
• Strong analytical, interpersonal, and communication skills.
• High level of integrity and accountability.
• Flexibility and ability to thrive in a dynamic, fast-paced startup environment.

Benefits

At Slate, we foster a culture of excellence, innovation, and mutual respect, motivated by shared principles:

• Safety First
• Delight Customers
• One Team
• Relentless Improvement
• Fast, Frugal, and Scrappy
• Respectful Collaboration
• Positive Legacy