PROCUREMENT CATEGORY MANAGER - TECHNOLOGY
From the VARG MX to the road-legal VARG EX & SM, our bikes have won world championships and are engineered to outperform anything with a combustion engine. Stark will become the global market leader in premium motorcycles. Building premium motorcycles requires innovation and we need your help to make us succeed in building the backend for our AI systems.
This will be achieved by building sustainable products that are superior to traditional technology in terms of Performance, Emotion and Design.
Stark
Future aims to become the global market leader in premium electric motorcycles. We are seeking a motivated Purchasing Category Manager to lead our EMS and PCBA Category. This role is dedicated to sourcing high-performance electronics, specialized PCBA components, and complex electronic assemblies essential to our product excellence.
The Category
Manager will build robust relationships with global electronic component distributors and EMS providers to ensure we hit aggressive cost, quality, and delivery targets in a fast-moving, dynamic environment. This role reports directly to the Purchasing Director. You will work cross-functionally with Engineering, Quality, and Supply Chain teams to provide optimal supply assurance and technical performance Commercial Ownership: Technology Integration: Find suppliers capable of integrating cutting-edge electronic technologies to increase performance and sustainability.
Cost & Inventory Control: Monitor global semiconductor market conditions, technology roadmaps, and identify supply/demand challenges (e.g., Experience: Minimum of 5 years of senior sourcing experience, specifically within the EMS, PCBA, or high-tech electronics sectors Extensive knowledge of the global mechanical supplier landscape (Tier 1 & Tier 2) for precision components and assemblies Used to using data to drive decision-making Fluent in English is a must, Spanish is desired Bachelor's degree in business administration, or engineering Direct access to riders, race teams, and the product — this is not a remote-from-the-product role ~ Accessibility: If you require any reasonable adjustments during the application or interview process (such as assistive technology, extra time, or a specific format), please let us know at HR@starkfuture.
