Get started on an exciting career at Element!_
Element employees make a difference in the lives of others every day.
We are re-defining the fleet management industry to be people first, then business - delivering on our promise of a superior client experience.
This takes hard work and innovation, and we need more like-minded people on our team.
We are seeking a motivated Senior Specialist in Passenger Cars and Electric vehicles (EVs) to join our Strategic Alliances Team to:
- Conduct strategic analysis regarding vehicle availability and prices.
- Develop strong relationships with all the suppliers of light vehicles, upfitters, EVs infrastructure and others.
- Build and maintain strong partnerships with OEMs and dealers.
- Monitor, analyze and supervise supplier network performance in all the categories.
- Provide monthly reports and provide recommendations for RFPs and other requests for quotes.
- Elaborate and update contracts, NDAs and annexes.
- Effectively partner with key internal stakeholders (legal, commercial, customer care, acquisitions, finance) to develop a execute strategies and support on going sourcing activities.
- Bring timely and useful insights and analytical support.
Essential functions:
- Track and provide strong analysis of RFPs, requests of quotations and system requirements.
- Responsible to execute special projects (timelines, product availability, prices and others)
- Communicate recommendations to senior management and executives.
- Be the main contact with suppliers for all the categories
- Monitor and control of budget (light vehicles, upfitters and EVs infrastructure)
- Develop and build the relationship with OEMs by:
- Monthly reviews of products, services and volume.
- Prices and special promotions
- Discount policies
- Organize strategic business meetings.
- Seek opportunities of new launches and industry trends that could impact our business.
- Supervise and control financial performance of internal targets related to light vehicles category.
- Assure suppliers nationwide coverage.
- Develop charging infrastructure supplier for EVs: residential and depot chargers
- Build and maintain upfitters network.
Duties:
Strategic analysis regarding vehicle availability, prices and coverage
- Monitor, analyze and supervise supplier network performance in all the categories.
- Provide monthly reports and provide recommendations for RFPs and other requests for quotes.
- Bring timely and useful insights and analytical support.
- Execute special projects
Develop strong relationships with all the suppliers of light vehicles, upfitters, EVs infrastructure and others.
- Elaborate and update contracts, NDAs and annexes
- Effectively partner with key internal stakeholders (legal, commercial, customer care, acquisitions, finance) to develop a execute strategies and support on going sourcing activities.
- Develop charging infrastructure supplier for EVs: residential and depot chargers
- Build and maintain upfitters network.
- Supervise and control financial performance of internal targets related to light vehicles category.
Build and maintain strong partnerships with OEMs and dealers
- Seek opportunities of new launches and industry trends that could impact our business.
- Monthly reviews of products, services and volume.
- Negotiate prices
- Industry Analysis
Education and Experience
- Bachelor's degree in Business, Data Analytics, Finance, Engineering, Supply Chain Management or other related fields
- +7 years of experience
- 1-2 years working in Strategic Sourcing, Supply Chain management and/or procurement
- Experience working with suppliers in the automotive industry.
- Understanding of the Automotive Industry in Mexico
- Proficient in English (written and spoken)
- Advanced Excel skills
Knowledge and Competencies
- Strong analytical and research skills with the ability to synthesize complex information.
- Excellent negotiation and contract management skills.
- Proven ability to build and maintain relationships with internal and external stakeholders.
- Strong project management skills and the ability to manage multiple priorities simultaneously.
- Strong communication and presentation skills.
- Strategic thinker and proactive approach to program solving.
- Ability to work independent and collaboratively in a team environment.
- Adaptability and resilience
What's in it for You
- A culture of innovation, empowerment, decision-making, and accountability
- Comprehensive health and welfare benefits that serve the needs of you and your family and foster a culture of wellness
- Additional benefits and amenities, including paid time-off programs (vacation, sick leave, and holidays)
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