Specialist, Direct Procurement - Metal Commodity

Scout Motors • Novi, MI

22h • $90,000 - $112,500 • Onsite

About The Position

Scout Motors is reviving an iconic American vehicle brand, electrifying and digitizing it with American innovation. The company is focused on respect for the past, future, communities, work, play, and customers. Scout Motors aims to create a company that stands for its people and customers, offering vehicles suitable for various uses with both all-electric and range-extender powertrains. The company empowers its teams to innovate, seeking visionary leaders, knowledgeable doers, and passionate go-getters. Joining Scout Motors means being part of shaping the future of transportation and making history.

Requirements

• 4+ years in purchasing environment with experience developing and executing procurement commodity strategies
• Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain, Business, Manufacturing, or related field preferred; equivalent combination of education and relevant automotive procurement experience will be considered.
• Effective negotiation experience specific to automotive OEM or Tier 1 Direct Purchasing
• Metal commodity knowledge in one or more of the following areas: Ladder Frame, Body-In-White Stampings, Welded Sub-Assys, Exhaust, Brakes, Suspension, EDUs, Steering, Castings, Forgings, Stabilizers, Wishbones, Wheels, Hinges, Steel Coils, Aluminum Coils, Fasteners and Accessories
• Analytical skills, ability to work independently, multi-task and work in a fast-paced environment
• Thorough knowledge of automotive, manufacturing or related industries
• A reputation for developing and nurturing excellent stakeholder and partner supplier relationships
• Experience managing supplier performance
• Program management experience
• Ability to communicate effectively across all levels of an organization
• Proactivity, initiative and the ability to work across multiple workstreams
• A passion for creating something new
• Ability to find creative solutions to complex problems
• A collaborative approach - working as a team to achieve ambitious goals

Responsibilities

• Work hand-in-hand with the Scout team to identify the right suppliers to build and supply parts & services, including participating in pre-sourcing audits to confirm acceptability of new suppliers.
• Lead the sourcing strategy presentation in the multi-level sourcing committee environment.
• Develop sourcing strategy within the Metals team for assigned commodities and lead the sourcing process through supplier selection to achieve company piece price and tooling targets.
• Prepare and execute negotiated contractual documents and nomination agreements.
• Act as program manager during the pre-production phase, ensuring that all industrialization at suppliers achieve the project requirements in terms of timing, cost, and quality.
• Evaluate and apply technical changes to parts / services, ensuring that cost, quality and delivery objectives are met.
• Lead cross-functional evaluation of suppliers’ preparedness for mass-production, together with Scout Quality, Engineering, and Logistics teams.
• Manage supplier relationships and performance through key performance metrics.

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

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: Associate degree