<div><p><span style="font-family:arial , helvetica , sans-serif;font-size:12pt;"><strong>About Harbinger</strong></span></p><p><span style="font-family:arial , helvetica , sans-serif;font-size:12pt;">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.</span></p></div><h3><strong>Role Overview</strong></h3><p>Harbinger is seeking a Commodity Manager, Service to manage the sourcing, purchasing, and supply of replacement parts required to support Harbinger vehicles throughout their lifecycle. This role will be responsible for ensuring the right parts are available at the right cost, quantity, quality, and time to support service centers, dealers, fleet customers, warranty operations, and vehicles in the field.</p><p>The Commodity Manager, Service will work closely with the different teams crossfunctionally: Service Operations, Supply Chain, Engineering, Quality, Warranty, Finance and suppliers; to establish and maintain a reliable service-parts supply network. This includes managing supplier relationships, placing and expediting purchase orders, monitoring demand and inventory, resolving shortages, negotiating commercial terms and contracts, and supporting new vehicle launches and engineering changes.</p><p>This is a highly hands-on role for someone who understands that aftermarket supply has different requirements from production purchasing. Service parts demand can be unpredictable, order quantities may be low, lead times can be long, and the cost of a stockout can be significant for a commercial vehicle customer. The ideal candidate is analytical, operationally focused, commercially savvy, and comfortable balancing service level, inventory investment, supplier performance, and total cost.</p><h3><strong>Key Responsibilities</strong></h3><ul><li><strong>Strategic Sourcing &amp; Negotiation:</strong> Develop comprehensive sourcing strategies and negotiate commercial terms (pricing, lead times, MOQs) to optimize cost and availability while driving continuous cost-reduction initiatives.</li><li><strong>Tactical Execution &amp; Risk Mitigation:</strong> Manage daily purchasing activities (POs, delivery schedules, expedites), lead shortage recovery, and monitor supplier KPIs (on-time delivery, fill rate) to protect field service operations.</li><li><strong>Inventory &amp; Demand Planning:</strong> Translate demand forecasts, warranty data, and vehicle population into actionable replenishment plans, balancing required service levels with optimized inventory (safety stock, MOQs, E&amp;O).</li><li><strong>Lifecycle &amp; Change Management:</strong> Manage the purchasing impact of engineering changes (ECOs/PCOs), part supersessions, substitutions, and end-of-life requirements.</li><li><strong>NPI &amp; Cross-Functional Collaboration:</strong> Ensure aftermarket readiness for new vehicle launches (SOP) and partner with Quality, Engineering, and Operations to resolve supplier issues and support field service/warranty campaigns.</li></ul><h3><strong>Required Skills &amp; Experience</strong></h3><ul><li><strong>Education &amp; Baseline Experience:</strong> Bachelor’s degree in a related field (or equivalent) with 3+ years of purchasing/supply chain experience, preferably in automotive, EV, aerospace, or managing low-volume/high-variability aftermarket parts.</li><li><strong>Purchasing &amp; Supplier Management:</strong> Proven ability to manage day-to-day supplier performance, purchase orders, delivery schedules, shortages, expedites, and inventory planning.</li><li><strong>Commercial &amp; Analytical Acumen:</strong> Strong negotiation skills with a track record of securing favorable pricing, lead times, and commercial terms while balancing customer service against inventory investment and total cost.</li><li><strong>Systems Proficiency:</strong> Hands-on experience with ERP/MRP platforms (e.g., Oracle, SAP) and advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel for evaluating demand, identifying trends, and analyzing large datasets.</li><li><strong>Execution &amp; Working Style:</strong> Highly independent problem-solver with excellent cross-functional communication skills, capable of managing competing, time-sensitive priorities in a fast-paced environment. (Willingness to travel periodically as required).</li></ul><h3><strong>Preferred Qualifications</strong></h3><ul><li><strong>Aftermarket &amp; Parts Expertise:</strong> Familiarity with automotive BOMs, parts catalogs, ECOs, and managing low-volume, obsolete, or warranty-driven parts.</li><li><strong>Quality &amp; Supplier Development:</strong> Knowledge of automotive quality systems, corrective actions, and standard processes (APQP, PPAP, FMEA).</li><li><strong>Advanced Sourcing:</strong> Experience managing multi-tier global suppliers, executing should-cost analysis, and driving competitive benchmarking.</li><li><strong>Systems &amp; Launch Readiness:</strong> Experience with aftermarket inventory/demand-planning systems and establishing parts readiness prior to new vehicle SOP.</li><li><strong>Logistics:</strong> Knowledge of automotive warehousing, distribution, freight, and aftermarket fulfillment processes.</li></ul><p> </p><div><div><div><div><strong>Key Benefits &amp; Perks:</strong></div><ul><li>Comprehensive Health, Dental &amp; Vision (HDV) – 100% employee covered</li><li>Early-stage Stock Options</li><li>Robust Retirement Savings (401k, HSA, FSA)</li><li>Generous Paid Time Off (PTO) &amp; Parental Leave</li><li>Annual Vacation Bonus</li><li>Wellness &amp; Fertility Benefits</li><li>Cell Phone Stipend</li><li>Complimentary Meals &amp; Stocked Kitchens</li></ul></div><div>California Pay Range</div><div><span>$100,000</span><span>—</span><span>$160,000 USD</span></div></div></div><div><div><span style="font-family:arial , helvetica , sans-serif;font-size:8pt;"><strong>Equal Opportunity</strong></span></div><div><span style="font-family:arial , helvetica , sans-serif;font-size:8pt;">Harbinger is an equal opportunity employer and complies with all applicable federal, state, and local fair employment practices laws. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, ancestry, sex, sexual orientation, gender, gender expression, gender identity, genetic information or characteristics, physical or mental disability, marital/domestic partner status, age, military/veteran status, medical condition, or any other characteristic protected by law.</span></div><div> </div><div><span style="font-family:arial , helvetica , sans-serif;font-size:8pt;">Harbinger is committed to ensuring that our hiring process is accessible for persons with disabilities. If you have a disability or limitation, such as those covered by the Americans with Disabilities Act, that requires accommodations to assist you in the search and application process, please email us at info@harbingermotors.com.</span></div><div> </div><div><span style="font-family:arial , helvetica , sans-serif;font-size:8pt;"><strong>Candidate Data Privacy</strong></span></div><div><span style="font-family:arial , helvetica , sans-serif;font-size:8pt;">Harbinger may collect, use and disclose your personal information or personal data (within the meaning of the applicable data protection laws) when you apply for employment and/or participate in our recruitment processes (“Candidate Personal Data”). This data includes contact, demographic, communications, educational, professional, employment, social media/website, network/device, recruiting system usage/interaction, security and preference information. Harbinger may use your Candidate Personal Data for the purposes of (i) tracking interactions with our recruiting system; (ii) carrying out, analyzing and improving our application and recruitment process, including assessing you and your application and conducting employment, background and reference checks; (iii) establishing an employment relationship or entering into an employment contract with you; (iv) complying with our legal, regulatory and corporate governance obligations; (v) recordkeeping; (vi) ensuring network and information security and preventing fraud; and (vii) as otherwise required or permitted by applicable law.</span></div><div> </div><div><span style="font-family:arial , helvetica , sans-serif;font-size:8pt;">Harbinger may share your Candidate Personal Data with (i) internal personnel who have a need to know such information in order to perform their duties, including individuals on our HR, legal, and finance teams, and the team(s) with the position(s) for which you are applying; (ii) Harbinger affiliates; and (iii) Harbinger’s service providers, including providers of background checks, staffing services, and cloud services.</span></div><div> </div><div><span style="font-family:arial , helvetica , sans-serif;font-size:8pt;">Harbinger may transfer or store internationally your Candidate Personal Data, including to or in the United States, Canada, the United Kingdom, and the European Union and in the cloud, and this data may be subject to the laws and accessible to the courts, law enforcement and national security authorities of such jurisdictions.</span></div><div> </div><div><span style="font-family:arial , helvetica , sans-serif;font-size:8pt;">Please note that we are currently not accepting applications from third party application services. Any unsolicited resumes or candidate profiles submitted in response to our job posting shall be considered the property of Harbinger and are not subject to payment of referral or placement fees if any such candidate is later hired by Harbinger unless you have a signed written agreement in place with us which covers the applicable job posting.</span></div><p> </p></div>

<p>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.&nbsp;<br />Harbinger: familiar form, revolutionary foundation.</p>

Commodity Manager, Service

<div><p><span><strong>About Harbinger</strong></span></p><p><span>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.</span></p></div><h3><strong>Role Overview</strong></h3><p>Harbinger is seeking a Commodity Manager, Service to manage the sourcing, purchasing, and supply of replacement parts required to support Harbinger vehicles throughout their lifecycle. This role will be responsible for ensuring the right parts are available at the right cost, quantity, quality, and time to support service centers, dealers, fleet customers, warranty operations, and vehicles in the field.</p><p>The Commodity Manager, Service will work closely with the different teams crossfunctionally: Service Operations, Supply Chain, Engineering, Quality, Warranty, Finance and suppliers; to establish and maintain a reliable service-parts supply network. This includes managing supplier relationships, placing and expediting purchase orders, monitoring demand and inventory, resolving shortages, negotiating commercial terms and contracts, and supporting new vehicle launches and engineering changes.</p><p>This is a highly hands-on role for someone who understands that aftermarket supply has different requirements from production purchasing. Service parts demand can be unpredictable, order quantities may be low, lead times can be long, and the cost of a stockout can be significant for a commercial vehicle customer. The ideal candidate is analytical, operationally focused, commercially savvy, and comfortable balancing service level, inventory investment, supplier performance, and total cost.</p><h3><strong>Key Responsibilities</strong></h3><ul><li><strong>Strategic Sourcing &amp; Negotiation:</strong> Develop comprehensive sourcing strategies and negotiate commercial terms (pricing, lead times, MOQs) to optimize cost and availability while driving continuous cost-reduction initiatives.</li><li><strong>Tactical Execution &amp; Risk Mitigation:</strong> Manage daily purchasing activities (POs, delivery schedules, expedites), lead shortage recovery, and monitor supplier KPIs (on-time delivery, fill rate) to protect field service operations.</li><li><strong>Inventory &amp; Demand Planning:</strong> Translate demand forecasts, warranty data, and vehicle population into actionable replenishment plans, balancing required service levels with optimized inventory (safety stock, MOQs, E&amp;O).</li><li><strong>Lifecycle &amp; Change Management:</strong> Manage the purchasing impact of engineering changes (ECOs/PCOs), part supersessions, substitutions, and end-of-life requirements.</li><li><strong>NPI &amp; Cross-Functional Collaboration:</strong> Ensure aftermarket readiness for new vehicle launches (SOP) and partner with Quality, Engineering, and Operations to resolve supplier issues and support field service/warranty campaigns.</li></ul><h3><strong>Required Skills &amp; Experience</strong></h3><ul><li><strong>Education &amp; Baseline Experience:</strong> Bachelor’s degree in a related field (or equivalent) with 3+ years of purchasing/supply chain experience, preferably in automotive, EV, aerospace, or managing low-volume/high-variability aftermarket parts.</li><li><strong>Purchasing &amp; Supplier Management:</strong> Proven ability to manage day-to-day supplier performance, purchase orders, delivery schedules, shortages, expedites, and inventory planning.</li><li><strong>Commercial &amp; Analytical Acumen:</strong> Strong negotiation skills with a track record of securing favorable pricing, lead times, and commercial terms while balancing customer service against inventory investment and total cost.</li><li><strong>Systems Proficiency:</strong> Hands-on experience with ERP/MRP platforms (e.g., Oracle, SAP) and advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel for evaluating demand, identifying trends, and analyzing large datasets.</li><li><strong>Execution &amp; Working Style:</strong> Highly independent problem-solver with excellent cross-functional communication skills, capable of managing competing, time-sensitive priorities in a fast-paced environment. (Willingness to travel periodically as required).</li></ul><h3><strong>Preferred Qualifications</strong></h3><ul><li><strong>Aftermarket &amp; Parts Expertise:</strong> Familiarity with automotive BOMs, parts catalogs, ECOs, and managing low-volume, obsolete, or warranty-driven parts.</li><li><strong>Quality &amp; Supplier Development:</strong> Knowledge of automotive quality systems, corrective actions, and standard processes (APQP, PPAP, FMEA).</li><li><strong>Advanced Sourcing:</strong> Experience managing multi-tier global suppliers, executing should-cost analysis, and driving competitive benchmarking.</li><li><strong>Systems &amp; Launch Readiness:</strong> Experience with aftermarket inventory/demand-planning systems and establishing parts readiness prior to new vehicle SOP.</li><li><strong>Logistics:</strong> Knowledge of automotive warehousing, distribution, freight, and aftermarket fulfillment processes.</li></ul><p> </p><div><div><div><div><strong>Key Benefits &amp; Perks:</strong></div><ul><li>Comprehensive Health, Dental &amp; Vision (HDV) – 100% employee covered</li><li>Early-stage Stock Options</li><li>Robust Retirement Savings (401k, HSA, FSA)</li><li>Generous Paid Time Off (PTO) &amp; Parental Leave</li><li>Annual Vacation Bonus</li><li>Wellness &amp; Fertility Benefits</li><li>Cell Phone Stipend</li><li>Complimentary Meals &amp; Stocked Kitchens</li></ul></div><div>California Pay Range</div><div><span>$100,000</span><span>—</span><span>$160,000 USD</span></div></div></div><div><div><span><strong>Equal Opportunity</strong></span></div><div><span>Harbinger is an equal opportunity employer and complies with all applicable federal, state, and local fair employment practices laws. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, ancestry, sex, sexual orientation, gender, gender expression, gender identity, genetic information or characteristics, physical or mental disability, marital/domestic partner status, age, military/veteran status, medical condition, or any other characteristic protected by law.</span></div><div> </div><div><span>Harbinger is committed to ensuring that our hiring process is accessible for persons with disabilities. If you have a disability or limitation, such as those covered by the Americans with Disabilities Act, that requires accommodations to assist you in the search and application process, please email us at info@harbingermotors.com.</span></div><div> </div><div><span><strong>Candidate Data Privacy</strong></span></div><div><span>Harbinger may collect, use and disclose your personal information or personal data (within the meaning of the applicable data protection laws) when you apply for employment and/or participate in our recruitment processes (“Candidate Personal Data”). This data includes contact, demographic, communications, educational, professional, employment, social media/website, network/device, recruiting system usage/interaction, security and preference information. Harbinger may use your Candidate Personal Data for the purposes of (i) tracking interactions with our recruiting system; (ii) carrying out, analyzing and improving our application and recruitment process, including assessing you and your application and conducting employment, background and reference checks; (iii) establishing an employment relationship or entering into an employment contract with you; (iv) complying with our legal, regulatory and corporate governance obligations; (v) recordkeeping; (vi) ensuring network and information security and preventing fraud; and (vii) as otherwise required or permitted by applicable law.</span></div><div> </div><div><span>Harbinger may share your Candidate Personal Data with (i) internal personnel who have a need to know such information in order to perform their duties, including individuals on our HR, legal, and finance teams, and the team(s) with the position(s) for which you are applying; (ii) Harbinger affiliates; and (iii) Harbinger’s service providers, including providers of background checks, staffing services, and cloud services.</span></div><div> </div><div><span>Harbinger may transfer or store internationally your Candidate Personal Data, including to or in the United States, Canada, the United Kingdom, and the European Union and in the cloud, and this data may be subject to the laws and accessible to the courts, law enforcement and national security authorities of such jurisdictions.</span></div><div> </div><div><span>Please note that we are currently not accepting applications from third party application services. Any unsolicited resumes or candidate profiles submitted in response to our job posting shall be considered the property of Harbinger and are not subject to payment of referral or placement fees if any such candidate is later hired by Harbinger unless you have a signed written agreement in place with us which covers the applicable job posting.</span></div><p> </p></div>

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