What you’ll do
Focus area: Automotive safety components (airbags and seatbelt) purchasing
Become part of an iconic brand that is set to revolutionize the all-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 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 Automotive safety components (airbags and seatbelt) purchasingto 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
Location & Travel Expectations: The responsibilities of this role require attendance at in-person meetings and events regularly. This role will be based out of the Scout Motors location in Novi, MI. 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.
What you’ll bring
We expect all Scouts 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:
2- 4 years in purchasing environment with experience developing and executing procurement commodity strategies
Effective negotiation experience specific toAutomotive safety components (airbags and seatbelt) 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
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 itsfoundation. In addition, Scoutprovidescompetitive 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
Corporate Vehicle Program with:
Eligibility to lease up to 2 vehicles at competitive rates
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 = $95,000-$115,000
Internal leveling code: IC9
Notice to applicants:
Residing in San Francisco:Pursuant to the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, Scout Motors will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records.
Residing inLos Angeles:Scout Motors will consider for employment qualified applicants with criminal histories in a manner consistent with the Los Angeles Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring Ordinance.
Residing inNew York City:This role is not eligible for remote work in New York City.
