Sr. Specialist, Project Steering & Control

Scout Motors • Charlotte, NC

13d • $110,000 - $135,000 • Onsite

About The Position

Scout Motors is bringing back an iconic American vehicle, electrifying and digitizing it with American innovation. We are building a company that respects its people, customers, and the work-life balance, offering vehicles suitable for various needs. We empower our teams to innovate and are looking for visionary, collaborative, and passionate individuals to join us in shaping the future of transportation.

Requirements

• 8+ years Purchasing, Project Buying, Procurement, Supplier Management, Program Management, or Automotive Operations.
• Bachelor’s Degree in Business or Engineering Field
• Strong cost analysis, negotiation and business acumen
• Proficiency in MS Word, PowerPoint, MS Outlook, and Excel
• Ability to manage multiple and changing priorities in a high-pressure environment
• Ability to work independently without direct supervision
• Advanced knowledge of manufacturing processes, tooling and technologies
• Presents complex situations clearly and concisely
• Monitors target achievement and introduces measures in case of deviation
• High level of dedication, sense of urgency, strong work ethic
• Effective communication with internal customers and with outside vendors/suppliers
• Experience working across organizational boundaries to achieve results
• Valid driver's license required.
• Passport required.

Nice To Haves

• MBA or comparable advanced degree
• Launch Experience at an OEM or Tier 1
• Experience in handling multi-million dollar projects from a Procurement prospective

Responsibilities

• Serve as a senior purchasing subject matter expert supporting vehicle program activities, sourcing decisions, and supplier readiness initiatives.
• Establish methods and ensure accurate reporting of vehicle project status to Purchasing Board and Top-Management.
• Build a network and establish communication paths between vehicle project lead project structures in Germany, Scout Management Board, Development and advance supplier development in Novi/Charlotte, and the Project Purchasing / Commodity Purchasing counterparts in Novi.
• Maintain material cost, invest, localization / deep localization, forward sourcing and other key financial indicators and report the status vs. target to management.
• Advocate for the regionalization of vehicle projects and a high degree of adoption of local standards, materials and features.
• Drive together with R&D and Commodity Purchasing the early phase of supplier concept competitions and RFQs, and expand the network of viable new suppliers for consideration in forward sourcing decisions.
• Support tooling investment analysis, launch cost planning, benchmarking activities, and financial reporting for assigned vehicle programs.
• Responsible for estimation and submission of Purchasing-relevant budgets (Purchasing Invest, Launch Cost, etc.) through all required Committees (VAP and VAI).
• Establish benchmarking data and tooling invest target-setting methodology for CSC decisions during Forward Sourcing process in alignment with budget, benchmark and supply situation.
• Ensure accurate tracking of part cost (e.g. currency, deep localization, origin, etc.) and reporting to Finance and Project Organization.
• Resolution of supply or cost issues with suppliers escalated in Pilot Hall, Product Team or Launch Team.
• Ensure accurate and timely issuance of Purchasing contracts, amendments and kickoffs.
• Ensure proper (i.e. qualification level) representation and support in internal meetings (AEKO and MST, Launch Meeting, etc.).
• Provide guidance and knowledge sharing on complex sourcing situations, supplier escalations, and cost management challenges.
• Preparation and presentation of ad-hoc requests from Top Management, PDC, Level 2 and Level 3 , etc.
• Project Planning through Master Timeline, Sourcing Plan and Timing Tracking.
• Ensure the accurate reporting of parts availability and status during all milestones of the PEP process for assigned vehicle project.
• Provide platform for communicating and enforcing project milestones and deadlines to nominated suppliers and project buying team.
• Ensure adherence to project deliverables, escalating and raising awareness of critical issues in advance.
• Agree timing and resource needs with Project Buying and Forward Sourcing teams to ensure timely execution of project deliverables (cost, EMT, tooling, supplier readiness).
• Organize and support project and timing workshops with internal and external stakeholders (e.g. Hidden Cost Workshop and supplier commitment meetings).
• Promote proactive identification and resolution of supplier, sourcing, and project-related challenges through collaboration with cross-functional teams.
• Agreement, communication and tracking of deliverables from internal customers (R&D and Finance).

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