Manager, Indirect Purchasing Services and Materials

Scout Motors • Charlotte, NC

2d • $120,000 - $145,000 • Hybrid

About The Position

The Manager of Indirect Purchasing Services and Materials is responsible for sourcing and managing contracts with external service providers for Scout Motors' indirect purchasing teams. The scope includes information technology, marketing, engineering services, commercial operations, and other non-production commodities, with an annual procurement budget of up to $1 billion. The manager leads a team of buyers and develops procurement strategies and policies, applying an understanding of the business concepts, practices, procedures, and goals of each business area. The position involves extensive planning, goal accomplishment, judgment, and direction of others, while fostering a creative and collaborative environment and making strategic decisions.

The role may be based at Scout Motors' corporate headquarters in Charlotte, North Carolina. It requires working in the office four to five days per week, regular in-person meetings and events, and occasional travel to meet with colleagues or represent the company.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent in business or a relevant field.
• 10 or more years of purchasing experience, specifically developing and executing automotive production procurement strategies in indirect procurement.
• Five or more years of experience leading and developing high-performing teams.
• Demonstrated passion for leadership and fostering team development.
• Proven ability to build and maintain important stakeholder and supplier relationships.
• Experience managing supplier performance.
• Comprehensive knowledge of automotive, manufacturing, or related industries.
• Excellent communication skills and ability to engage effectively with stakeholders at all levels.
• Proactive mindset, initiative, and ability to manage multiple workstreams.
• Entrepreneurial spirit and drive to create something new.
• Ability to think creatively and find innovative solutions to complex problems.
• Collaborative approach to achieving ambitious goals.
• Integrity, curiosity, resourcefulness, a positive attitude, and a growth mindset; comfort with change and flexibility in a fast-paced, high-growth environment.

Nice To Haves

• Five or more years of industry experience.

Responsibilities

• Lead a team in developing and executing compliant purchasing strategies with Scout business units to maximize negotiated outcomes across information technology, marketing services, engineering services, commercial operations, and other non-production requirements.
• Collaborate with Scout teams to identify appropriate supplier partners, including participating in pre-sourcing audits to confirm new suppliers are acceptable.
• Evaluate and apply requested technical changes while ensuring cost, quality, and delivery objectives are met.
• Support the development of specifications, bid terms, and contractual language for competitive bid processes under Scout purchasing standards.
• Document sourcing activities and decisions in Scout's internal purchasing system.
• Ensure adherence to company policies and procedures.
• Maintain business continuity by purchasing goods and services with the best possible quality, price, and timeliness.
• Review and approve buyer sourcing projects for final approval or presentation to corporate sourcing committees as required.
• Review and approve purchase orders and contracts according to Scout policies and procedures.
• Build a team environment that supports Scout Motors' goals and objectives.
• Evaluate and assess individual buyer and vendor performance.
• Build and maintain relationships with business units and suppliers to determine appropriate, cost-efficient solutions based on business needs.

Benefits

• Competitive insurance, including medical, dental, vision, and income protection plans.
• 401(k) program with an employer match and immediate vesting.
• 20 days of planned paid time off, accrued.
• 40 hours of unplanned paid time off 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 bereavement, jury duty, voting time, or military leave.
• Corporate Vehicle Program eligibility for one assigned vehicle.
• Mobility stipend.
• Competitive compensation and participation in an annual performance bonus program.

What This Job Offers

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