Manager, EV Procurement Operations

About Us

Highland Electric Fleets’ electrification-as-a-service (EaaS) model aims to make electric school buses and other clean heavy duty vehicles attainable for every district across the US and Canada. Our turnkey solution tackles financing, vehicle procurement, infrastructure upgrade and maintenance to create a reliable and affordable fleet for our customers.

We know that cleaner buses create healthier communities and it’s our mission to eliminate the barriers to better student health and cleaner air - just 10 electric buses will reduce the pediatric asthma risk for 1,500 students!*

We are looking for candidates that want to help support this mission…

*Source: American Journal of Respiratory and Critical Care Medicine. Based on estimates for Highland customer with large fleet

Summary:

Reporting to the Sr. Manager, Electric Vehicle Procurement, the Manager, EV Procurement Operations will play a pivotal role in developing and executing our procurement strategy for electric vehicles (EV’s) with our dealer partners.  You will leverage your expertise in strategic procurement, business process development, and supplier relationship management to ensure the highest standards of cost-efficiency, reliability, on-time delivery and operational effectiveness. 

• Lead cross-functional teams including Sales, Procurement, Engineering, and Operations in developing and implementing strategies for achieving market-leading TCO for EV’s.
• Spearhead a process improvement initiative, alongside Business Development and Sales, focused on engaging dealers and original equipment manufacturers (OEM’s) on pricing and commercial terms & conditions.
• Negotiate pricing and terms & conditions for vehicle purchases with an eye towards win-win outcomes that drive value for Highland and its dealer partners.
• Lead RFP’s and dealer selection for vehicles in accordance with applicable regulations (e.g., EPA Clean School Bus program regulations).
• Collaborate with Operations & Engineering to define metrics and to negotiate service level agreements with dealers.
• Lead the procurement process for maintenance, overhead, and repair (aftermarket parts) in support of Highland’s national vehicle fleets.

• Bachelor’s degree in supply chain, business administration, finance or related discipline.  Master’s degree preferred. 
• 5+ years of experience in strategic sourcing / category management for automotive, industrial equipment, and/or electronics. Preferably, some experience with managing automotive dealers and/or OEM’s.
• Strong negotiation and influencing skills. Experience negotiating complex agreements for equipment and services.
• Ability to build and maintain strong relationships with suppliers.
• Utilizes data and systems as tools to aid in problem-solving and strategy development.
• Confident, high energy, self-motivated and a team player.
• Ability to operate in a fast paced, innovative, dynamic team.
• Ability to work with little supervision and thrive in a deadline driven environment; proactive, systemic, and detail oriented in addressing challenges; passion for accelerating success and driving change.
• Proficient in utilizing Google & Microsoft 365 tools for analysis and presentations.
• Ability to organize, prioritize, and execute multiple unrelated projects and to clearly communicate status and recommendations for further action (verbal and written).

What You Can Expect from Highland:

· Competitive base salary and performance-based bonus program

· A supportive, highly collaborative, team-oriented environment

· Opportunities to make a difference, be heard, add value, and be recognized

· Growth and development with a leader in this new and exciting industry

· Ability to work with bright, innovative, and forward-thinking colleagues

· Health, Vision, and Dental coverage for employees & their dependents

· Life insurance, public transportation assistance

· Generous Paid Time Off

· 401(k) program and company match

Highland Electric Fleets provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, or genetics. In addition to federal law requirements, Highland Electric Fleets complies with applicable state and local laws governing nondiscrimination in employment. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation, and training.