Scoutmotors Sr. Specialist in Direct Procurement for Power and Energy commodities at Scout Motors. Lead sourcing strategy, supplier selection, contract negotiation, and supplier industrialization to meet project requirements.
Responsibilities
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 parts & services, including participating in pre-sourcing audits to confirm acceptability of new suppliers.
Establish sourcing strategy and business plans (long-term conditions) for assigned commodities and product groups; lead the sourcing process through contract award for Battery commodity purchasing to ensure material cost and tooling targets are met or exceeded.
Lead sourcing strategy presentations in a multi-level sourcing committee environment.
Prepare and execute negotiated contractual documents and nomination agreements.
Act as program manager during the pre-production phase, ensuring supplier industrialization achieves project requirements for timing, cost, and quality.
Evaluate and apply technical changes to parts and services, ensuring cost, quality, and delivery objectives are met.
Lead cross-functional evaluations of supplier preparedness for mass production together with Scout Quality, Engineering, and Logistics teams.
Manage supplier relationships and performance through key performance metrics
Location & Travel Expectations:
This role will be based out of the Scout Motors corporate headquarters in Charlotte, NC or Novi, Michigan.
This role requires 4-5 days per week in the office, with regular in-person meetings and events.