About Harbinger
Harbinger is an American commercial electric vehicle (EV) company on a mission to transform an industry starving for innovation. Harbinger’s best-in-class team of EV, battery, and drivetrain experts have pooled their deep experience to bring a first-of-its-kind EV platform to support the growing demand for medium-duty EVs and Hybrids. Harbinger: Familiar Form, Revolutionary Foundation.
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.
Key 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.
- 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.
- 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).
- Comprehensive Health, Dental & Vision (HDV) – 100% employee covered
- Early-stage Stock Options
- Robust Retirement Savings (401k, HSA, FSA)
- Generous Paid Time Off (PTO) & Parental Leave
- Annual Vacation Bonus
- Wellness & Fertility Benefits
- Cell Phone Stipend
- Complimentary Meals & Stocked Kitchens
Skills Required
- 5+ years experience in strategic sourcing, commodity management, or procurement (automotive, commercial vehicles, or heavy manufacturing preferred).
- Proficiency in data management and analytics with expert-level 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.
Harbinger Compensation & Benefits Highlights
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Fair & Transparent Compensation — Pay is considered competitive for its market and stage, and feedback suggests ranges are posted and compensation is communicated clearly in listings.
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Healthcare Strength — Health coverage is highlighted as 100% employer‑paid for employees across postings, indicating strong medical, dental, and vision support.
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Leave & Time Off Breadth — Time off is described as generous, with parental leave and an annual vacation bonus appearing alongside core PTO.
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What We Do
Harbinger is a commercial electric vehicle (EV) company on a mission to transform an industry starving for innovation. Harbinger's best-in-class team of EV, battery, and drivetrain experts have pooled their deep experience to support the growing demand for medium-duty EVs. Leveraging a foundation of proprietary, in-house developed vehicle technologies designed specifically for commercial vehicles, Harbinger is bringing a first-of-its-kind EV platform to market, priced for zero acquisition premium. Harbinger: familiar form, revolutionary foundation.
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