Full-Time

Direct Procurement Specialist

Metal & Chassis

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Scout Motors

Scout Motors

201-500 employees

Develops all-electric trucks and SUVs

Compensation Overview

$95k - $115kAnnually

+ Annual Performance Bonus

Senior, Expert

Novi, MI, USA

Attendance at in-person meetings and events is required regularly.

Category
Procurement & Sourcing
Quality Control & Compliance
Operations & Logistics
Requirements
  • 8+ years in purchasing environment with experience developing and executing procurement commodity strategies
  • Effective negotiation experience specific to automotive Metal & Chassis commodity purchasing
  • Experience managing one or more of the following commodities: Stampings, Brakes, Steering Systems, Suspension Parts, Wheels, Bumpers, Bearings, Ball Joints, etc.
  • 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
Responsibilities
  • 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 Metal & Chassis commodity purchasing to 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.

Scout Motors Inc. excels in the automotive industry by focusing on the development of all-electric trucks and rugged SUVs, emphasizing sustainable transportation solutions. This forward-thinking approach reflects the company's commitment to environmental responsibility and positions them at the forefront of emerging automotive technologies. Working at Scout Motors offers the opportunity to be part of a team that values innovation and is dedicated to shaping the future of the automotive sector.

Company Size

201-500

Company Stage

N/A

Total Funding

N/A

Headquarters

Detroit, Michigan

Founded

2022

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Simplify's Take

What believers are saying

  • $2 billion investment in South Carolina will create over 4,000 jobs.
  • Partnership with Lexington Medical Center enhances worker satisfaction and retention.
  • High demand for EREV hybrid versions indicates strong market interest.

What critics are saying

  • Legal challenges from Florida dealers could delay market entry.
  • Preference for hybrids may require costly production adjustments.
  • Potential lawsuits from California dealers could impact distribution strategy.

What makes Scout Motors unique

  • Scout Motors offers hybrid models, meeting growing consumer interest in hybrid vehicles.
  • Satellite Wi-Fi connectivity enhances vehicle appeal for outdoor and rural use.
  • Direct sales model could reduce costs and improve customer experience.

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Benefits

Health Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

401(k) Retirement Plan

401(k) Company Match

Unlimited Paid Time Off

Paid Vacation

Paid Sick Leave

Parental Leave

Paid Holidays

Hybrid Work Options

Company News

The State
Feb 19th, 2025
Scout Motors partners with Midlands hospital chain to offer onsite services to workers

As Scout Motors, an electric vehicle manufacturer, prepares to invest $2 billion into a massive production facility in Blythewood and hire some 4,000 workers, the company has agreed to an exclusive deal with Lexington Medical Center to provide onsite healthcare services.

Florida Law TV
Feb 13th, 2025
Florida VW, Audi dealers sue Scout Motors, alleging violation of franchising law

Florida VW, Audi dealers sue Scout Motors, alleging violation of franchising law.

MarkLines
Jan 10th, 2025
CES 2025: VW's Scout Motors sees reservations for EREV hybrid versions surpass demand for pure EVs

On January 7, Scout Motors CEO Scott Keogh said at CES 2025 that what most U.S. car buyers want from the new brand is its models equipped with a gasoline-fueled engine to back up the battery.

AutoGuide
Jan 6th, 2025
Scout Motors to Introduce Satellite Wi-Fi Connectivity

"For peace of mind when off the grid or traveling in rural areas without cell service, to using your vehicle as a Wi-Fi hotspot for your home, worksite, or campsite, the available in-vehicle satellite connectivity is one more way Scout Motors is developing a true Connection Machine," said Scott Keogh, president and CEO of Scout Motors.

Motor1
Dec 27th, 2024
California Dealers Preparing to Sue VW Over Scout's Direct Sales Model

Scout Motors Inc. is an independent automotive manufacturer that will operate a new manufacturing plant in Blythewood, South Carolina.