What you’ll do

Focus area: Exterior Commodity

Become part of an iconic brand that is set to revolutionize the electric pick-up truck & rugged SUV marketplace by achieving the following:

• The Exterior Commodity Manager is responsible to establish and execute Scout’s North America Exterior sourcing and supply strategy for all of Scout’s models production in the North American Region. 
• This role will lead a cross-matrixed team of buyers, who will have the direct responsibility to source and secure supply for all Interior related components for Scout’s products in North America.
• Ensure the best value, most advantageous balance of price, quality, and performance.
• Additionally, the Exterior Purchasing Manager will have the responsibility to lead the development and industrialization of Scout’s Exterior suppliers in North America.
• Work together with others in the Scout team by 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, engineering 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 series production, together with Scout Quality, Engineering, and Logistics teams
• Prepare and execute negotiated contractual documents and nomination agreements
• Lead and mentor the purchasing team, fostering a collaborative and high motivating and-performing work environment.
• Set performance targets for team members and provide regular feedback and development opportunities.

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 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:

• Bachelor’s degree in relevant field (technical, supply-chain, business, finance)
• 5+ years in purchasing with experience developing and executing automotive component procurement sourcing and category strategies
• 2+ years’ experience in Leadership/Management of a complex international team
• Entrepreneurially minded
• Able to manage multiple and changing activities within a high-pressure environment
• A reputation for developing and nurturing excellent stakeholder and partner supplier relationships
• 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
• Ability to communicate effectively across all levels of an organization
• Effective negotiation experience specific to automotive
• Analytical skills, ability to work independently, multi-task and work in a fast-paced environment
• Thorough knowledge of automotive, manufacturing or related industries  
• Experience managing supplier performance
• Program management experience
• Proactivity, initiative and the ability to work across multiple workstreams

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
• Corporate Vehicle Program with:
  • Eligibility for 1 assigned vehicle
  • A mobility stipend

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 = $130,000-$155,000

Internal leveling code: M8

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 in Los 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 in New York City: This role is not eligible for remote work in New York City.