Sr. IT Business Partner

Scout Motors • Novi, MI

5d • Onsite

About The Position

Scout Motors is bringing back an iconic American vehicle, electrifying and digitizing it with American innovation. We are a company that respects the past and the future, our communities, and our customers. We empower our talented, inclusive, and entrepreneurial teams to innovate. We are looking for individuals who are visionaries, leaders, knowledgeable doers, and passionate go-getters to join us in shaping the future of transportation. This role will be part of an iconic brand set to revolutionize the electric pick-up truck & rugged SUV marketplace. The IT Business Partner will provide program and portfolio management oversight for IT systems supporting Direct Procurement, ensuring operational stability, scalability, and ongoing optimization across various stages of the procurement process. This role involves close collaboration with leadership and stakeholders across multiple departments to translate business needs into effective technology solutions. The IT Business Partner will also lead implementation initiatives, manage vendor relationships, monitor technology trends, define software strategies, and manage the IT budget for Direct Procurement.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Information Systems, Business, Supply Chain, Engineering, Computer Science, or related field preferred. Equivalent combination of education, certifications, and relevant professional experience will be considered.
• 8+ years of experience implementing and managing enterprise IT applications, with strong experience supporting Direct Procurement, Supply Chain, Manufacturing, Engineering, or Product Development business domains; automotive or manufacturing industry experience strongly preferred.
• Proven experience leading complex, cross-functional IT initiatives, partnering with procurement, engineering, supply chain, and finance stakeholders to drive adoption, standardization, and measurable business value.
• Strong technical expertise in enterprise business applications, including integration of procurement and sourcing platforms with ERP, supply chain, quality, finance, contract management, and reporting systems using APIs or middleware.
• Exceptional communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to translate direct materials sourcing, part sourcing, and vehicle program requirements into clear technical requirements and explain technical concepts to non-technical audiences.
• Hands-on experience with enterprise systems supporting Direct Procurement processes such as parts sourcing, supplier lifecycle management, supplier nomination, contract management, purchase order creation, cost management, supplier collaboration, and procurement analytics.
• Applicants must be 18 years of age or older.

Nice To Haves

• Experience with Ivalua, SAP, supplier collaboration tools, and data integration platforms preferred.

Responsibilities

• Provide program and portfolio management oversight for IT systems supporting Direct Procurement, ensuring operational stability, scalability, and ongoing optimization across parts sourcing, supplier nomination, purchasing, supplier management, and procurement analytics for Scout’s vehicle platforms.
• Partner closely with Direct Procurement leadership and key stakeholders across Engineering, Product Development, Manufacturing, Supply Chain, Finance, Legal, and Quality to understand business objectives, requirements, and challenges; translate them into effective technology solutions that improve sourcing speed, supplier collaboration, transparency, and control.
• Collaborate with business and IT stakeholders to evaluate procurement, sourcing, supplier collaboration, and financial technology solutions; recommend optimal platforms and integrations that align with vehicle program milestones, compliance requirements, and automotive industry best practices.
• Lead end-to-end implementation and enhancement initiatives for Direct Procurement applications supporting parts sourcing and supplier engagement, coordinating with software vendors, system integrators, and internal IT teams to deliver solutions on time and within scope.
• Establish and govern processes for ongoing system support, enhancements, and upgrades, ensuring minimal disruption to direct materials sourcing, purchasing, supplier transactions, part-level data flows, and vehicle program execution.
• Develop and manage strategic vendor relationships for Direct Procurement-related IT systems, overseeing contracts, budgets, deliverables, and service level agreements (SLAs) to ensure value realization and performance accountability.
• Monitor procurement technology trends and emerging capabilities such as sourcing automation, supplier collaboration, spend analytics, cost transparency, part lifecycle visibility, and compliance tooling to proactively identify opportunities for innovation, cost optimization, and continuous improvement.
• Define software strategies and multi-year product roadmaps for Direct Procurement platforms, ensuring long-term viability, scalability, integration with ERP, PLM, finance, quality, and supply chain systems, and alignment to Scout’s vehicle platform roadmap.
• Manage the Direct Procurement IT budget, ensuring cost efficiency, financial discipline, and alignment with enterprise priorities and vehicle program needs.

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

What This Job Offers

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