Purchasing Specialist

Purchasing Specialist

El Segundo, California, United States

The Company:

Faraday Future is a California-based technology company focused on the design, engineering, and development of intelligent, connected electric vehicles and related artificial intelligence–enabled technologies.

Founded in 2014, the Company's mission is to disrupt the automotive and technology industries by creating user-centric, technology-first experiences. The Company, together with its controlled subsidiaries, operates across multiple technology-driven areas, including AI electric vehicles, robotics, and its crypto business (AIXC), all under its upgraded Global EAI Industry Bridge Strategy, marking the beginning of a new chapter in AI mobility and Web3 integration. The Company aims to leverage the latest technologies and world's best talent to realize exciting new possibilities across all of these lines. Faraday Future's automotive business exemplifies its vision for luxury, innovation, and performance, while its FX strategy aims to introduce mass production models equipped with state-of-the-art luxury technology derived from the FF brand, targeted towards a broader market with middle-to-low price range offerings. FF is committed to redefining mobility through AI innovation. Join us in shaping the future of intelligent transportation and technology by creating something new, something connected, and something with a true global impact.

Your Role:

The Purchasing Specialist will support the execution of procurement activities across assigned categories, ensuring timely and accurate purchasing operations. This role plays a critical part in maintaining supplier relationships, initiating purchase orders, and supporting cross-functional teams to meet business and production needs. The ideal candidate is detail-oriented, proactive, and capable of working in a fast-paced, evolving environment.

Key Responsibilities:

• Procurement Execution: Create, issue, and manage purchase orders (POs) in ERP systems (e.g., SAP), ensuring accuracy in pricing, quantity, and delivery terms.
• Order Management: Track order status, monitor supplier performance, and ensure on-time delivery. Proactively resolve issues related to delays, shortages, or discrepancies.
• Supplier Coordination: Communicate with suppliers on quotations, lead times, and order fulfillment. Maintain day-to-day supplier relationships and ensure alignment with contractual terms.
• Sourcing Support: Support RFQ/RFP processes by collecting and comparing supplier quotations. Assist in cost analysis and supplier selection based on quality, cost, and delivery.
• Cross-Functional Collaboration: Work closely with engineering, finance, quality, and operations teams to support procurement needs and ensure alignment with project timelines.
• Data & Reporting: Maintain accurate procurement records, track key metrics (cost, delivery, supplier performance), and support reporting and analysis.
• Process & Compliance: Ensure all procurement activities comply with internal policies and procedures. Support documentation, audits, and continuous process improvements.

Basic Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain, Business, Engineering, or related field.
• 1–3 years of experience in purchasing, procurement, or supply chain roles, preferably in manufacturing or automotive environments.
• Technical Skills: Experience with ERP systems (e.g., SAP) and strong proficiency in Excel.
• Communication: Strong communication skills with the ability to coordinate effectively with suppliers and internal stakeholders.
• Detail Orientation: High attention to detail with strong organizational and problem-solving skills.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience in automotive or high-tech manufacturing industry • Familiarity with BOM structures and direct/indirect sourcing • Understanding of sourcing processes (RFQ, cost breakdown, supplier selection) • Bilingual in Mandarin is a plus

Salary Range: ($80,000-$90,000 DOE), plus benefits and incentive plans

Perks + Benefits:

• Healthcare + dental + vision benefits (Free for you/discounted for family)
• 401(k) options
• Casual dress code + relaxed work environment

Faraday Future is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, national origin, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, protected veteran status, disability, age, or other legally protected status.