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Scout Motors Inc. · 1 day ago

Direct Procurement Specialist, Interior Commodity- Seating

Novi, MI

Full-time

Onsite

Entry, Mid Level

$90K/yr - $115K/yr

2+ years exp

Scout Motors Inc. is revitalizing an iconic American vehicle brand, focusing on electric and innovative transportation solutions. The Direct Procurement Specialist will collaborate with teams to establish sourcing strategies for interior commodities, manage supplier relationships, and ensure project requirements are met during the pre-production phase.

AutomotiveElectric VehicleIndustrialManufacturing

H1B Sponsor Likely

Responsibilities

Work hand-in-hand with the Scout team to identify the right suppliers to build and supply parts & services, including participating in pre-souring audits to confirm acceptability of new suppliers

Establish sourcing strategy, business plan (long term conditions) for assigned commodities and product groups, lead the sourcing process up to and including contract award for Interior commodity purchasing specifically with Seating to ensure the material cost and tooling targets are met or exceeded

Lead the sourcing strategy presentation in the multi level sourcing committee environment

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

Qualification

Procurement commodity strategiesAutomotive Interior purchasingSupplier performance managementProgram managementAnalytical skillsStakeholder relationshipsEffective negotiationCreative problem solvingCollaborative approachCommunication skills

Required

2- 4 years in purchasing environment with experience developing and executing procurement commodity strategies

Effective negotiation experience in automotive Interior commodity purchasing specific to Seating

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

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

Company

Scout Motors Inc.

Scout is more than just a brand, it’s a legacy steeped in a culture of exploration, caretaking, and hard work.

Founded in 2022

Washington, District of Columbia, USA

1001-5000 employees

https://www.scoutmotors.com

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