What you’ll doBecome 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 for assigned commodities and product groups, lead the sourcing process up to and including contract awardAct 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. Location & Travel Expectations: The responsibilities of this role require attendance at in-person meetings and events regularly. This role is onsite based out of a Scout Motors location in Columbia, South Carolina. 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.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:Personal Qualities & Abilities: High integrity and professionalismAble to effectively collaborate in a team setting with other functions/departmentsBusiness and performance drivenAbility to adapt in an ambiguous and fast-paced environmentSelf-motivated & Positive mindsetStrong planning and analytical skillsStrategic thinking & understandingA passion for creating something new? ? ??Ability to communicate effectively across all levels of an organization Minimum Requirements: 2-5 years in purchasing environment with experience developing and executing procurement category strategies. 2-5 years of proven track-record in negotiations2-5 years of project management experience2-5 years of knowledge of procurement systems (SAP, Ivalue, Coupa, etc.)Experience in SAP or other similar systemsStrong Experience managing supplier performanceAbility to develop, nurture, and maintain excellent stakeholder and partner supplier relationshipsThorough knowledge of automotive, manufacturing or related industriesAbility to take on additional special projects in addition to standard responsibilities.Bachelor’s degree in business, engineering, or other relevant area.MS Office Suite ExperiencePreferred Qualifications:2-5+ years of experience in Construction / Real Estate related projects (i.e. Foundations, Infrastructure/Utilities, Structural Steel, Buildout/Fitout, Roofing/Siding, Landscape, Roads, etc.)2-5+ years of experience working through a Construction / Real Estate projects (Concept, Definition, Launch, Construction, Start-up & Commissioning, and Operations)2-5+ years of experience purchasing Industrial Services (Maintenance, MRO, Janitorial, Cafeteria, Security, 2-5+ years of experience in Indirect Procurement with Production Components (line builders/integrators, and other CAPEX investments)2-5+ years of experience in Automotive Industry particularly in launch, startup, or new model programsExperienced in PowerBI or similar analytical systems What you'll gainThe 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 plans401(k) program with:An employer match and immediate vestingGenerous Paid Time Off including:20 days planned PTO, as accrued40 hours of unplanned PTO and 14 company or floating holidays, annuallyUp to 16 weeks of paid parental leave for biological and adoptive parents of all gendersPaid leave for circumstances related to bereavement, jury duty, voting time, or military leaveCorporate Vehicle Program with:Eligibility to lease up to 2 vehicles at competitive ratesPay Transparency This is a full-time, exempt position eligible to receive a base salary and to participate in an annual performance bonus program. The salary range listed represents the maximum and minimum starting base pay for this position as of the time of posting. 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: $115,000 - $135,000Internal leveling code: IC8Notice 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.
