Scout Motors Inc. · 4 days ago
Direct Procurement Specialist – Interior Commodity
Charlotte, NC
Full-time
Onsite
Mid, Senior Level
$90K/yr - $115K/yr
5+ years expScout Motors Inc. is a company dedicated to reviving an iconic American vehicle brand while focusing on innovation and respect for communities. The Direct Procurement Specialist for Interior Commodity will be responsible for sourcing strategies, supplier management, and ensuring quality and cost objectives are met for automotive parts and services.
AutomotiveElectric VehicleIndustrialManufacturing
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, high value plastic assemblies 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
Required
Minimum of 5 years in purchasing environment with experience developing and executing procurement commodity strategies
Effective negotiation experience specific to automotive Interior commodity purchasing
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
Minimum of High School Diploma, GED or equivalent required for all roles at Scout Motors, Inc
Benefits
Medical, dental, vision and income protection plans
401(k) program with: An employer match and immediate vesting
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.
1001-5000 employees
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