Manager, Indirect Purchasing Services and Materials

Scout Motors • Charlotte, NC

3d • Onsite

About The Position

Scout Motors is dedicated to carrying forward the heritage of an iconic American vehicle, dating back to 1960, by electrifying and digitizing it with American innovation. The brand emphasizes respect for the past, future, communities, work, and play, offering vehicles with both all-electric and Harvester™ range extender powertrains. Scout Motors fosters an inclusive, entrepreneurial environment, seeking visionary, collaborative, and passionate individuals. The Manager of Indirect Purchasing Services and Materials will be responsible for sourcing and managing contracts with external service providers for Scout Motors' Indirect Purchasing teams, covering information technology, marketing, engineering services, and commercial operations, with an annual procurement budget up to $1 billion. This role involves overseeing a team of buyers, developing procurement strategies and policies, and requires a strong understanding of business concepts, practices, procedures, and goals. The manager will lead and direct others, fostering a creative and collaborative environment, and will have considerable flexibility for strategic decision-making.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent in business or a relevant field.
• 10+ years of purchasing experience, specifically in developing and executing automotive production procurement strategies in indirect procurement.
• 5+ years of experience in leading and developing high-performing teams.
• 5+ years of industry experience.
• Demonstrated passion for leadership and fostering team development.
• Proven track record of building and maintaining vital stakeholder and supplier relationships.
• Experience in managing supplier performance.
• Comprehensive knowledge of automotive, manufacturing, or related industries.
• Excellent communication skills, with the ability to effectively engage with stakeholders at all levels.
• Proactive mindset, taking the initiative and managing multiple workstreams.
• Entrepreneurial spirit and a drive to create something new.
• Ability to think creatively and find innovative solutions to complex problems.
• Collaborative approach, working as a team to achieve ambitious goals.

Responsibilities

• Lead a team in developing and executing compliant purchasing strategies in cooperation with Scout business units to maximize negotiated outcomes in areas of Information Technology, Marketing services, engineering services, commercial operations, and other non-production requirements.
• Work hand-in-hand with the Scout team to identify the right supplier partners, including participating in pre-souring audits to confirm acceptability of new suppliers
• Evaluate and apply technical changes as requested, ensuring that cost, quality and delivery objectives are met
• Support in the development of specifications, bid terms and contractual language for competitive bid processes according to the Scout purchasing standards.
• Ensure documentation of sourcing activities and decisions via Scout internal purchasing system.
• Ensure adherence to company policies and procedures.
• Responsibility to ensure business continuity by purchasing goods and services at the best possible quality, price and timeliness.
• Review and approve buyer sourcing projects, either for final approval or for presentation to corporate sourcing committees as required.
• Review and approve Purchase Orders and Contracts according to Scout policies and procedures.
• Build team environment in an effort to achieve goals and objectives as set forth by Scout Motors, Inc.
• Evaluate and assess individual buyer performance as well as vendor performance
• Establish and maintain relationships with Business Units and suppliers to aid in determining the most appropriate and cost efficient solutions based on business needs

Benefits

• The chance to build products and a company from the ground up
• A chance to create something new and lasting – with an iconic brand at its foundation
• Competitive compensation and benefits to support your physical, mental, and financial wellbeing.
• 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
• Corporate Vehicle Program with: Eligibility for 1 assigned vehicle A mobility stipend

What This Job Offers

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