Purchasing Specialist (Nonproduction/MRO)

The Company:

Faraday Future (FF) is a California-based mobility company, leveraging the latest technologies and world’s best talent to realize exciting new possibilities in mobility. We’re producing user-centric, technology-first vehicles to establish new paradigms in human-vehicle interaction. We’re not just seeking to change how our cars work – we’re seeking to change the way we drive. At FF, we’re creating something new, something connected, and something with a true global impact.

Your Role:

The ideal candidate will have a desire for success and is committed to doing what it takes to get the job done. Ability to multi-task.  We are seeking self-motivated candidates who are honest, ethical, and reliable to represent Faraday & Future with the highest level of integrity. 

Responsibilities:

• Develop, implement and maintain an inventory stocking program which ensures replenishment when stocked items go below program safety stock levels.   Work closely with all key stakeholders to ensure that planned and unplanned parts are available and meet cost and quality targets.  The program’s objective is to drive to no lines down due to maintenance parts shortages.  Responsible for:
  • Maintenance, Repair and Operations (MRO) and factory consumables
  • Service Parts to support regular replacement for routine maintenance and servicing to prevent wear and ensure the continued performance and reliability of a system
  • Spare Parts to ensure spare parts are in stock based on expected wear out or failure rate over time
• Identify areas of improvement or concern around MRO and consumables spending and consumption patterns.  Create a business management system and metrics for tracking program effectiveness and implement changes based on historical trends.
• Ability to develop RFQ/RFPs and lead business through the entire cycle documenting findings and presenting to Sourcing Council for final approval.
• Issue PO’s using SAP for MRO & Consumables, Service and Spare Parts for both stocked and non-stocked material.
• Create and contribute to company cost reduction program(s).
• Work closely, collaborate and communicate efficiently with all internal and external stakeholders to include production, maintenance and engineering teams to understand their spare and service part requirements and ensure timely procurement.
• Champion Company Initiatives:
• • Respect:  Treat each stakeholder with the utmost respect.
  • On Time Delivery: Ensure stakeholder(s) (internal and external) receive products/services within expected timelines.
  • On Time Ordering: Confirm that orders are completed and received.
  • Milestones: Manage teams to meet company milestones
  • SAP Supplier Setup and Management

Basic Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain/Business Administration, Finance, Accounting, Engineering (Mechanical, Industrial, Electrical), or related discipline and/or equivalent experience in manufacturing management
• 5+ years of experience in Manufacturing/Equipment Maintenance (Automotive preferred)
• Experience with RFP/RFQ process and ability to screen qualified suppliers for quotation
• Working knowledge of SAP
• Must be proficient with Microsoft Office Suite: Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Outlook
• Excellent negotiation skills
• Written and verbal skills
• Exceptional organizational ability with good follow-up skills and attention to detail are a must.
• Ability to work independently on multiple tasks and projects with various teams including manufacturing, engineers, finance, legal and supply chain personnel.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Language proficiency in Spanish or Chinese is a plus
• Creative curiosity, collaborative ethic, hardworking enthusiasm, and driving personal vision
• Excellent communication skills and team-working tendencies
• A penchant for multi-tasking and self-starting
• A genuine fascination for the field and a commitment to global change
• A true sense of determination… and hopefully a sense of humor

Annual Salary Range:

($79,000 to $97,000 DOE), plus benefits and incentive plans

 Perks + Benefits

• Equity grants for every employee
• Healthcare + dental + vision benefits (Free for you/discounted for family)
• 401(k) options
• Relocation assistance + reimbursement
• Casual dress code + relaxed work environment
• Culturally diverse, progressive atmosphere
• “Soul of Faraday” community outreach team

Faraday Future is an equal opportunity em