Jr. Sourcing & Procurement Specialist - TEMP

Waev Inc. is an electric mobility OEM founded in 2021 to manufacture, distribute, market, and support the GEM, Taylor-Dunn and Tiger brands. GEM was the first commercially-produced, street-legal low-speed vehicle in the United States. GEMs shuttle people and goods across city centers, residential communities, government campuses, colleges and universities, and other micro-environments. Founded in 1949, Taylor-Dunn burden carriers, personnel carriers, and stock chasers have been trusted solutions in a broad range of commercial environments and provide premium reliability, safety features, and all-electric efficiency for industrial grade applications.

Tiger heavy-duty tow tractors have been towing cargo, baggage, parcel, and other equipment in ground support applications since 1981. Waev's headquarters and factory are located in Anaheim, California.

The Junior Sourcing & Procurement Specialist is responsible for supporting supplier sourcing activities, managing purchase orders, and ensuring timely delivery of components and materials to support Waev's manufacturing operations. This role is primarily focused on identifying and qualifying suppliers, supporting RFQ/RFP processes, and contributing to cost competitiveness-while also handling day-to-day procurement execution including PO management and supplier coordination. The ideal candidate is detail-oriented, proactive, and eager to develop their sourcing skill set in a fast-paced OEM environment.

Please note:

This is a temp-to-hire role (90days).

• Create, issue, and manage purchase orders for production components, materials, and indirect goods in the ERP system
• Monitor open orders, track deliveries, and expedite as needed to meet production schedules
• Confirm lead times, pricing, and delivery commitments with suppliers; expedite discrepancies promptly
• Resolve invoice discrepancies and support accounts payable as needed
• Maintain accurate purchasing records, item costs, and vendor data in the ERP system
• Assist in preparing and issuing RFQs/RFPs; compile and summarize supplier quotes for review
• Support identification and initial evaluation of alternate suppliers under direction of senior team members
• Assist with supplier onboarding documentation and qualification activities
• Gather market pricing data to support cost benchmarking and savings initiatives
• Serve as a day-to-day point of contact for supplier communication on open orders and delivery issues
• Partner with Engineering, Operations, and Quality to support component releases, ECOs, and supply-related issues
• Communicate supply risks or shortages to internal stakeholders proactively
• Support value engineering and cost-down efforts by coordinating supplier input and data collection

• Identify, evaluate, and execute cost reduction opportunities across components, materials, and services
• Source and qualify alternate suppliers to improve cost competitiveness and reduce supply risk
• Track, measure, and report cost savings initiatives and sourcing outcomes
• Support supplier consolidation initiatives to leverage volume and improve pricing

• Partner closely with Engineering on new product introductions, design changes, and cost-down initiatives
• Coordinate supplier involvement during component releases and design updates
• Support value engineering and cost-down workshops with suppliers and internal teams
• Collaborate with Operations and Quality to resolve supplier-related issues and ensure alignment with Waev requirements

• Associate's or Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain, Business, Engineering, or related field (or equivalent experience)
• 0–2 years of experience in purchasing, buying, or procurement; internship or co-op experience in a manufacturing or supply chain environment a plus
• Exposure to sourcing, RFQ processes, or supplier coordination preferred; manufacturing or OEM environment a plus
• Demonstrated experience identifying and delivering cost savings through supplier negotiations, sourcing initiatives, or cost-reduction projects

• Strong…