Sr. Specialist, Battery Cells Series and Project Purchasing

Scout Motors • Novi, MI

7d • $110,000 - $135,000 • Hybrid

About The Position

This role is specifically designed to ensure the successful ramp-up of the Battery and Powertrain Systems for the electrified Range Extender project, with a clear focus on overseeing the purchasing-related change-management process. The Battery Cells Purchasing Specialist will lead supplier development and industrialization activities for Battery Cells suppliers in North America. Work collaboratively in cross-functional teams by participating in project readiness meetings to confirm readiness for Battery Cells launch. Act as a program manager during the pre-production phase, ensuring that all supplier industrialization activities meet project requirements in terms of timing, cost, and quality. Evaluate, negotiate and apply technical changes to parts or services, ensuring that cost, quality, and delivery objectives are met. Lead cross-functional evaluations of suppliers’ readiness for mass production together with Scout’s Quality, Engineering, and Logistics teams. Prepare and execute negotiated contractual documents and nomination adjustment agreements. Lead RFQ processes, supplier selection, cost analysis, and nomination decisions. Conduct commercial negotiations to secure competitive pricing, terms, and long-term supply conditions.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Business, Engineering, or a related financial field.
• 3–8 years of experience in a manufacturing or automotive environment, preferably in a Project or Series Buyer role.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• 2–4 years of experience in a purchasing environment, including responsibility for developing and executing procurement or commodity strategies.
• Effective negotiation experience specific to automotive commodity purchasing.
• Strong analytical skills; ability to work independently, and operate in a fast‑paced environment.
• Thorough knowledge of automotive, manufacturing, or related industries.
• A reputation for developing and nurturing excellent stakeholder and 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

• Establishing and executing Scout’s North America Battery Cells purchasing and supply strategy for all REEV (Range Extender Electric Vehicle) production in the region.
• Sourcing and securing supply for Battery Cells for Scout’s REEV products in North America.
• Leading supplier development and industrialization activities for Battery Cells suppliers in North America.
• Participating in project readiness meetings to confirm readiness for Battery Cells launch.
• Acting as a program manager during the pre-production phase, ensuring that all supplier industrialization activities meet project requirements in terms of timing, cost, and quality.
• Evaluating, negotiating and applying technical changes to parts or services, ensuring that cost, quality, and delivery objectives are met.
• Leading cross-functional evaluations of suppliers’ readiness for mass production together with Scout’s Quality, Engineering, and Logistics teams.
• Preparing and executing negotiated contractual documents and nomination adjustment agreements.
• Leading RFQ processes, supplier selection, cost analysis, and nomination decisions.
• Conducting commercial negotiations to secure competitive pricing, terms, and long-term supply conditions.

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