Join Scout Motors and be part of shaping the future of transportation. As a Direct Procurement Specialist- Exterior Commodity, you will be responsible for identifying the right suppliers, establishing sourcing strategy, and managing supplier relationships. You will work hand-in-hand with the Scout team to build and supply parts & services, and lead cross-functional evaluation of suppliers' preparedness for mass-production.
Requirements
- 2- 4 years in purchasing environment with experience developing and executing procurement commodity strategies
- Effective negotiation experience specific to automotive Exterior commodity 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
Benefits
- 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