Strategic Sourcing Specialist, Powertrain & Combustion Engines

Harbinger Motors Inc.•Garden Grove, CA

19h•$150,000 - $170,000•Onsite

About The Position

As the Strategic Sourcing Specialist for Combustion Systems, you will own the end-to-end procurement lifecycle for our combustion, engine, and powertrain components to support Harbinger’s hybrid vehicle platforms. Joining a fast-paced and dynamic Supply Chain team, you will act as a true player-coach—balancing high-level sourcing strategy with the operational, day-to-day administrative details required to build a supply chain from the ground up. Your impact will be immediate, driving cost-efficiency, securing critical supplier partnerships, and ensuring our production timelines are met as we scale our revolutionary medium-duty vehicles.

Requirements

5+ years of experience in strategic sourcing, commodity management, or procurement, ideally within automotive, commercial vehicles, or heavy manufacturing.
Proficiency in data management and analytics, with expert-level skills in Google Sheets and advanced Excel (ability to build complex tracking models from scratch).
Strong understanding of supplier management, total cost of ownership (TCO), and end-to-end procurement operations.
Excellent negotiation, project management, and cross-functional communication skills.
Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain Management, Engineering, Business Administration, or equivalent practical experience.

Nice To Haves

Experience working specifically with Engines, Electric Drive Units (EDU), or Powertrain systems.
Familiarity with early-stage, high-growth startup environments and a high tolerance for ambiguity and rapid scaling.
Proven track record of building supply chain processes and dashboards from 0 to 1.
Advanced degree or professional certification (e.g., APICS, CPSM, PMP).

Responsibilities

Develop and execute both strategic and operational sourcing plans for various systems, managing high-level strategies while handling daily administrative procurement details.
Source and evaluate global suppliers, building a resilient and scalable supply base tailored to our unique hybrid powertrain requirements.
Negotiate pricing, contracts, and complex commercial terms to secure optimal value, quality, and delivery schedules.
Manage ongoing supplier relationships and performance, resolving critical supply chain bottlenecks and driving continuous improvement.
Drive cross-functional project management efforts, acting as the primary liaison between engineering, manufacturing, and external partners to keep programs on track.
Design and build customized data trackers, KPIs, and dashboards entirely from scratch to monitor commodity performance and spend.
Navigate a dynamic, rapidly changing startup environment, bringing structure to chaos and adapting quickly to shifting priorities.