Direct Purchasing Specialist - Battery Commodity

Join Scout Motors as a Direct Purchasing Specialist for Battery Commodity to help revolutionize the electric pick-up truck and rugged SUV marketplace by establishing and executing Scout's North America Battery and Powertrain Systems purchasing and supply strategy.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Business, Engineering, or a related financial field.
• 3–8 years of experience in a manufacturing or automotive environment, preferably in a Project Buyer or Project Steering role.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• 2–4 years of experience in a purchasing environment, including responsibility for developing and executing procurement or commodity strategies.
• General knowledge of manufacturing processes in Automotive required.
• Experience on Battery modules/packs, electric drive components, power electronics, epowertrain manufacturing helpful.

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