Sr Specialist- Purchasing

Scout Motors is seeking a Sr Specialist- Purchasing to join their team in Novi, Michigan. The role will be responsible for establishing and executing Scout's North America Battery and Powertrain Systems purchasing and supply strategy for all REEV production in the region.

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 or Series Buyer role.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• 8+ years of experience in a purchasing environment, including responsibility for developing and executing procurement or commodity strategies.
• Effective negotiation experience specific to automotive commodity purchasing.
• Strong analytical skills: ability to work independently and operate in a fast-paced environment.
• Thorough knowledge of automotive, manufacturing, or related industries.
• A reputation for developing and nurturing excellent stakeholder and supplier relationships.
• Experience managing supplier performance and 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