<div><b style="font-size:16px;">About Range Energy</b></div><div><span style="font-size:16px;">Range Energy (Range) is accelerating the electrification of commercial transportation via powered trailers for the heavy duty truck market. With a solution that can easily hook up to any tow vehicle, Range’s powered trailers can rapidly ease the transition to electrification and meet its commercial partners' immediate needs and long-term ambitions. </span></div><div><br></div><div><span style="font-size:16px;">At Range, we are a community of makers, doers, and creators. Our ultimate mission is to make towing cleaner, safer, and more efficient. In order to achieve that, we must be obsessed with simplifying complexity. The dedication we have for the innovative work we’re doing each day is driven by empathy for our customers. We celebrate creativity, tolerate risk, and believe in the unique advantages of speed to market.   Range was founded in 2021 and is led by a team with a breadth of EV industry expertise from Tesla, Zoox, Honda, and more. We’ve got deep experience rapidly making revolutionary vehicles - and their enabling technologies - a reality at scale. Our company is backed by leading investors including UP Partners, R7, Yamaha Motor Ventures, and more. Join </span><a style="font-size:16px;" href="http://us.Position">us.</a></div><div><br></div><div><b style="font-size:16px;">Position Snapshot</b></div><div><span style="font-size:16px;">As a</span><b style="font-size:16px;"> Strategic Sourcing Manager</b><span style="font-size:16px;"> you will play a crucial role in the company by overseeing and implementing strategic sourcing initiatives. This position is responsible for developing and executing sourcing strategies that optimize costs, improve supplier relationships, and ensure the timely availability of high-quality materials and services. The Strategic Sourcing Manager collaborates with cross-functional teams, negotiates contracts, and evaluates supplier performance to drive operational efficiency and support our company's growth.</span></div><div><br></div><div>Range Energy values applicants of all different backgrounds, experiences, and skill sets. If you think you could excel in this role (regardless if you meet all the qualifications), we encourage you to apply. Range Energy is an equal opportunity employer which means that we consider applicants for hire and make employment decisions without unlawful discrimination on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, pregnancy, military or veteran status, disability, age, genetic information, or other legally protected status. Range Energy is committed to working with and providing reasonable accommodations to job applicants who request an accommodation. If you need a reasonable accommodation, please contact our Talent Acquisition team at jobs@range.energy</div><br><br><h3>Inside the Role</h3><ul><li>Conduct market research and analysis to identify potential suppliers, evaluate their capabilities, and assess market trends, ensuring the selection of optimal suppliers.</li><li>Negotiate favorable contractual terms and conditions with suppliers, including pricing, delivery schedules, quality requirements, and service levels.</li><li>Proactively engage with stakeholders (incl. engineering, operations, manufacturing, strategy, finance, and design) to derive and execute the medium-term (3-5 years) business and technology roadmap to support hardware development program </li><li>Continuously monitor and evaluate supplier performance to ensure adherence to quality, delivery, and cost targets. Implement corrective actions when necessary.</li><li>Identify opportunities for cost reduction, value engineering, and process improvements within the supply chain, driving operational efficiency.</li><li>Lead the day-to-day process of ensuring successful partnerships (milestone adherence, change order management, quality assurance, cost control, etc.)</li><li>Provide regular reports and analysis on sourcing metrics, supplier performance, and cost savings to senior management</li></ul><h3>The Must Haves</h3><ul><li>At least 5 years of experience in partnership development and/or purchasing in the commercial vehicle or EV hardware product environment</li><li>Bachelor’s degree</li><li>Strategic sourcing, financial and business opportunity analysis, comfort with legal frameworks and contract negotiation skills (development, supply, licensing, and service agreements)</li><li>Excellent communication skills with ability to influence cross-functional stakeholders, including C-level, engineering, legal, finance, manufacturing, and logistics</li><li>Demonstrated ability lead and work in a team environment </li><li>Demonstrated ability to identify business process issues and drive process improvement</li><li>Deep experience in complex project management</li><li>Uncanny ability to execute</li></ul><h3>Bonus Points</h3><ul><li>Advanced (Master's, Doctorate, etc.) degree in business, operations, supply chain, or other related field</li><li>Experience in the electric vehicle industry</li><li>Experience with automotive component supply chain</li></ul><h3>Other Requirements</h3><ul><li>Physical Requirements: Ability to work in a shop environment, including standing for extended periods and occasionally lifting up to 50 pounds. Comfortable with occasional bending, kneeling, and climbing as required for infrastructure maintenance. Ability to sustain extended periods of sitting and computer usage</li><li>Travel Requirements: Minimal, primarily for supplier visits or industry events</li></ul><br><div><span style="font-size:16px;">Range Energy’s compensation package includes a competitive salary, equity for all full-time roles, and a generous benefits package. The salary range for Mountain View, CA based applicants is between $145,000 - $175,000 USD annually. The total compensation will be determined based on multiple factors including domain knowledge, experience and location.</span></div><div><br></div><div><span style="font-size:16px;">---</span></div><div>Range Energy participates in E-Verify in the United States. Range Energy will provide the U.S. Social Security Administration (SSA) and, if necessary, the U.S. Department of Homeland Security (DHS) with information from each new employee's Form I-9 to confirm work authorization.</div><div><br></div>

<p>40%+ fuel savings, up to 70% reduction in emissions, and 300 miles of full-assist range.Just hitch up and go. The Range trailer system is compatible with any and all tow vehicles, using<br />standard interfaces.Range trailers can double the range of ZEV tractors, and provide fuel-saving benefits even when plug-in charging is limited.</p>

Strategic Sourcing Manager

<div><b>About Range Energy</b></div><div><span>Range Energy (Range) is accelerating the electrification of commercial transportation via powered trailers for the heavy duty truck market. With a solution that can easily hook up to any tow vehicle, Range’s powered trailers can rapidly ease the transition to electrification and meet its commercial partners' immediate needs and long-term ambitions. </span></div><div><br></div><div><span>At Range, we are a community of makers, doers, and creators. Our ultimate mission is to make towing cleaner, safer, and more efficient. In order to achieve that, we must be obsessed with simplifying complexity. The dedication we have for the innovative work we’re doing each day is driven by empathy for our customers. We celebrate creativity, tolerate risk, and believe in the unique advantages of speed to market.&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Range was founded in 2021 and is led by a team with a breadth of EV industry expertise from Tesla, Zoox, Honda, and more. We’ve got deep experience rapidly making revolutionary vehicles - and their enabling technologies - a reality at scale. Our company is backed by leading investors including UP Partners, R7, Yamaha Motor Ventures, and more. Join </span><a href="http://us.Position">us.</a></div><div><br></div><div><b>Position Snapshot</b></div><div><span>As a</span><b> Strategic Sourcing Manager</b><span> you will play a crucial role in the company by overseeing and implementing strategic sourcing initiatives. This position is responsible for developing and executing sourcing strategies that optimize costs, improve supplier relationships, and ensure the timely availability of high-quality materials and services. The Strategic Sourcing Manager collaborates with cross-functional teams, negotiates contracts, and evaluates supplier performance to drive operational efficiency and support our company's growth.</span></div><div><br></div><div>Range Energy values applicants of all different backgrounds, experiences, and skill sets. If you think you could excel in this role (regardless if you meet all the qualifications), we encourage you to apply. Range Energy is an equal opportunity employer which means that we consider applicants for hire and make employment decisions without unlawful discrimination on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, pregnancy, military or veteran status, disability, age, genetic information, or other legally protected status. Range Energy is committed to working with and providing reasonable accommodations to job applicants who request an accommodation. If you need a reasonable accommodation, please contact our Talent Acquisition team at jobs@range.energy</div><br><br><h3>Inside the Role</h3><ul><li>Conduct market research and analysis to identify potential suppliers, evaluate their capabilities, and assess market trends, ensuring the selection of optimal suppliers.</li><li>Negotiate favorable contractual terms and conditions with suppliers, including pricing, delivery schedules, quality requirements, and service levels.</li><li>Proactively engage with stakeholders (incl. engineering, operations, manufacturing, strategy, finance, and design) to derive and execute the medium-term (3-5 years) business and technology roadmap to support hardware development program&nbsp;</li><li>Continuously monitor and evaluate supplier performance to ensure adherence to quality, delivery, and cost targets. Implement corrective actions when necessary.</li><li>Identify opportunities for cost reduction, value engineering, and process improvements within the supply chain, driving operational efficiency.</li><li>Lead the day-to-day process of ensuring successful partnerships (milestone adherence, change order management, quality assurance, cost control, etc.)</li><li>Provide regular reports and analysis on sourcing metrics, supplier performance, and cost savings to senior management</li></ul><h3>The Must Haves</h3><ul><li>At least 5 years of experience in partnership development and/or purchasing in the commercial vehicle or EV hardware product environment</li><li>Bachelor’s degree</li><li>Strategic sourcing, financial and business opportunity analysis, comfort with legal frameworks and contract negotiation skills (development, supply, licensing, and service agreements)</li><li>Excellent communication skills with ability to influence cross-functional stakeholders, including C-level, engineering, legal, finance, manufacturing, and logistics</li><li>Demonstrated ability lead and work in a team environment&nbsp;</li><li>Demonstrated ability to identify business process issues and drive process improvement</li><li>Deep experience in complex project management</li><li>Uncanny ability to execute</li></ul><h3>Bonus Points</h3><ul><li>Advanced (Master's, Doctorate, etc.) degree in business, operations, supply chain, or other related field</li><li>Experience in the electric vehicle industry</li><li>Experience with automotive component supply chain</li></ul><h3>Other Requirements</h3><ul><li>Physical Requirements: Ability to work in a shop environment, including standing for extended periods and occasionally lifting up to 50 pounds. Comfortable with occasional bending, kneeling, and climbing as required for infrastructure maintenance. Ability to sustain extended periods of sitting and computer usage</li><li>Travel Requirements: Minimal, primarily for supplier visits or industry events</li></ul><br><div><span>Range Energy’s compensation package includes a competitive salary, equity for all full-time roles, and a generous benefits package. The salary range for Mountain View, CA based applicants is between $145,000 - $175,000 USD annually. The total compensation will be determined based on multiple factors including domain knowledge, experience and location.</span></div><div><br></div><div><span>---</span></div><div>Range Energy participates in E-Verify in the United States. Range Energy will provide the U.S. Social Security Administration (SSA) and, if necessary, the U.S. Department of Homeland Security (DHS) with information from each new employee's Form I-9 to confirm work authorization.</div><div><br></div>

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