Scout Motors Inc. · 17 hours ago
Analyst, Purchasing Project Steering
Novi, MI
Full-time
Onsite
Entry, Mid Level
$70K/yr - $85K/yr
2+ years expScout Motors Inc. is a company dedicated to revitalizing an iconic American vehicle brand with a focus on innovation and sustainability. They are seeking an Analyst for Purchasing Project Steering to collaborate with teams in sourcing parts and services, managing supplier performance, and ensuring project requirements are met during the pre-production phase.
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 for assigned commodities and product groups, lead the sourcing process up to and including contract award
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
Prepare and execute negotiated contractual documents and nomination agreements
Qualification
Required
2+ years in purchasing environment with experience developing and executing procurement category strategies
A reputation for developing and nurturing excellent stakeholder and partner supplier relationships
Experience managing supplier performance
Program management experience
Thorough knowledge of automotive, manufacturing or related industries
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
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.
1001-5000 employees
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