Sourcing & Procurement Specialist

Waev•Anaheim, CA

15h•Onsite

About The Position

Waev Inc. is an electric mobility OEM founded in 2021 to manufacture, distribute, market, and support the GEM, Taylor-Dunn and Tiger brands. GEM was the first commercially-produced, street-legal low-speed vehicle in the United States. GEMs shuttle people and goods across city centers, residential communities, government campuses, colleges and universities, and other micro-environments. Founded in 1949, Taylor-Dunn burden carriers, personnel carriers, and stockchasers have been trusted solutions in a broad range of commercial environments and provide premium reliability, safety features, and all-electric efficiency for industrial grade applications. Tiger heavy-duty tow tractors have been towing cargo, baggage, parcel, and other equipment in ground support applications since 1981. Waev's headquarters and factory are located in Anaheim, California. J OB SUMMARY The Sourcing & Procurement Specialist is responsible for identifying, evaluating, and managing suppliers to support Waev's manufacturing and engineering needs. This role is focused on supplier sourcing, cost competitiveness, and supplier performance, with strong day-to-day collaboration with Engineering and Operations. The ideal candidate is locally based, proactive, and able to act with urgency in a fast-paced OEM environment

Requirements

Associate's or Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain, Business, Engineering, or related field (or equivalent experience)
1–2 years of experience in sourcing, procurement, or supply chain roles
Demonstrated cost-focused mindset with basic negotiation experience
Ability to evaluate total cost of ownership, not just unit price
Strong analytical skills and proficiency in Microsoft Excel
Excellent communication and follow-up skills
Ability to read and interpret engineering drawings and technical documentation
Highly organized and able to manage multiple sourcing initiatives
Comfortable working on-site and engaging directly with suppliers and engineers

Nice To Haves

Experience in manufacturing, OEM, or technical environments preferred
Experience with ERP/MRP systems preferred

Responsibilities

Source and qualify domestic and international suppliers for production components, materials, and services
Prepare, issue, and evaluate RFQs/RFPs in alignment with commodity and sourcing strategies
Identify and recommend alternate suppliers to improve cost, quality, delivery, and supply continuity
Support supplier onboarding, consolidation, and ongoing relationship management
Enter and maintain supplier, cost, and sourcing data in ERP systems as required
Identify, evaluate, and execute cost reduction opportunities across components, materials, and services
Lead supplier negotiations focused on price reductions, improved commercial terms, and total cost of ownership
Source and qualify alternate suppliers to improve cost competitiveness and reduce supply risk
Track, measure, and report cost savings initiatives and sourcing outcomes
Support supplier consolidation initiatives to leverage volume and improve pricing
Partner closely with Engineering on new product introductions, design changes, and cost-down initiatives
Coordinate supplier involvement during component releases and design updates
Support value engineering and cost-down workshops with suppliers and internal teams
Collaborate with Operations and Quality to resolve supplier-related issues and ensure alignment with Waev requirements