Analyst, Indirect Purchasing – IT

Scout Motors • Charlotte, NC

8d • Hybrid

About The Position

Scout Motors is bringing back an iconic American vehicle brand, electrifying and digitizing it with American innovation. We are building a company that respects its people, customers, and the work-life balance, creating vehicles suitable for various environments. We are seeking individuals who are visionary, collaborative, and passionate to join our team and shape the future of transportation. This role will involve working closely with IT and Digital teams to identify and source goods and services, establish sourcing strategies, lead the sourcing process, and manage supplier evaluations through RFPs. The position requires collaboration with diverse business areas, acting as a Project Manager and Procurement lead, and conducting commercial negotiations including contractual documents.

Requirements

• High integrity and professionalism
• Able to effectively collaborate in a team setting with other functions/departments
• Business and performance driven
• Ability to adapt in an ambiguous and fast-paced environment
• Self-motivated & Positive mindset
• Strong planning and analytical skills
• Strategic thinking & understanding
• A passion for creating something new
• Ability to communicate effectively across all levels of an organization
• 2-4 years in purchasing environment with experience developing and executing procurement category strategies.
• 2-4 years of proven track-record in negotiations
• 2-4 years of project management experience
• 2-4 years of knowledge of procurement systems (SAP, Ivalua, Coupa, etc.)
• Experience in Ivalua or other similar systems
• Strong Experience managing supplier performance
• Ability to develop, nurture, and maintain excellent stakeholder and partner supplier relationships
• Thorough knowledge of automotive, manufacturing or related industries
• MS Office Suite Experience
• Bachelor’s degree in business, engineering, or other relevant area.
• Passport required.

Nice To Haves

• 2-4+ years of experience in IT related categories: software, hardware and IT Services.
• 2-4+ years of experience working through IT Critical projects focused on technology and innovation: Implementations, transformations, managed services.
• 2-4+ years of experience in Indirect Procurement.
• 2-4+ years of experience in Automotive Industry particularly in launch, startup, or new model programs

Responsibilities

• Work hand-in-hand with the Scout IT and Digital teams to identify the right suppliers to build and supply goods & services.
• Establish sourcing strategies for assigned commodities, lead the sourcing process up to and including contract award.
• Lead cross-functional teams to support the evaluation of suppliers via the RFP process.
• Work together and collaborate with the diverse Scout business areas.
• Act as Project Manager and Procurement lead.
• Prepare and execute commercial negotiations including contractual documents and nomination agreements.
• Ability to take on additional special projects in addition to standard responsibilities.

Benefits

• Competitive insurance including: Medical, dental, vision and income protection plans
• 401(k) program with: An employer match and immediate vesting
• Generous Paid Time Off including: 20 days planned PTO, as accrued
• 40 hours of unplanned PTO and 14 company or floating holidays, annually
• Up to 16 weeks of paid parental leave for biological and adoptive parents of all genders
• Paid leave for circumstances related to bereavement, jury duty, voting time, or military leave
• Pay Transparency
• Annual performance bonus program

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level