What you’ll do
Become part of an iconic brand that is set to revolutionize the electric pick-up truck & rugged SUV marketplace by achieving the following:
- Work hand-in-hand with the Scout team to identify the right suppliers to build and supply products & services, including participating in pre-souring audits to confirm acceptability of new suppliers.
- Establish sourcing strategy for assigned production equipment and other CAPEX products/services, lead the sourcing process up to and including contract award
- Act as program manager during the post-award phase, ensuring that all industrialization at suppliers achieve the project requirements in terms of timing, cost, and quality.
- Evaluate and apply technical changes to products or services, ensuring that cost, quality and delivery objectives are met.
- Lead cross-functional evaluation of suppliers’ preparedness for each project, together with other Scout Business Units (Engineering, Finance, Legal, etc.).
- Prepare and execute negotiated contractual documents and nomination agreements.
Location & Travel Expectations:
- This role will be based out of the Scout Motors location in Columbia, South Carolina.
- The responsibilities of this role require 4 days attendance in office with in-person meetings and events regularly.
- Applicants should expect that the role will require the ability to convene with Scout colleagues in person and travel to participate in events on behalf of the company from time to time.
- Travel: Domestic and international travel required, approximately 15% of the time. Valid driver's license required. Passport required
What you’ll bring
We expect all Scout employees to have integrity, curiosity, resourcefulness, and strive to exhibit a positive attitude, as well as a growth mindset. You’ll be comfortable with change and flexible in a fast-paced, high-growth environment. You’ll take a collaborative approach to achieve ambitious goals. Here's what else you'll bring:
Minimum Requirements:
- 2-5 years in purchasing environment with experience developing and executing procurement category strategies.
- 2-5 years of proven track-record in negotiations
- 2-5 years of project leadership experience
- 2-5 years of knowledge of procurement systems (SAP, Ivalue, Coupa, etc.)
- Issue and analyze request for quotations, negotiate price and commercial terms, and other purchasing aspects in the interest of Scout Motors.
- Strong skills and experience managing supplier performance in terms of delivery, quality and cost
- Ability to develop, nurture, and maintain excellent stakeholder and partner supplier relationships
- Thorough knowledge of automotive, or relatable industry, manufacturing
- Capable of leading sourcing decisions while ensuring collaboration and alignment with the Global Commodity teams and strategies.
- Ability to take on additional special projects in addition to standard responsibilities.
- MS Office Suite Experience
- Bachelor’s degree in business, engineering, or other relevant area required.
- Ability and willingness to travel domestically and internationally as required, approximately 15% of the time.
- Valid driver's license required.
- Passport required
Preferred Qualifications:
- 2-4 years of experience in Indirect Procurement with CAPEX and/or Investment purchases related to manufacturing (line builders/integrators, robots, conveyance, manipulators, AGV’s, and other CAPEX investments/equipment).
- 2-4 years of experience in Automotive Industry particularly in launch, startup, or new model programs
- Experienced in PowerBI or similar analytical systems.
What you'll gain
The benefits of joining Scout include the chance to build products and a company from the ground up. This is a chance to create something new and lasting – with an iconic brand at its foundation. In addition, Scout provides competitive compensation and benefits to support your physical, mental, and financial wellbeing. Program specifics are detailed in company policies and employee benefit guides, select highlights:
- 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
This is a full-time, exempt position eligible to receive a base salary and to participate in an annual performance bonus program. Final salary offered will be determined based on factors including but not limited to the candidate's skills and experience. The annual performance bonus program is preset and not candidate dependent.
Initial base salary range = $90,000.00 - $115,000.00
Internal leveling code: IC9
