Specialist Indirect Purchasing - Logistics

Here at Scout Motors were carrying forward the heritage of one of the most iconic American vehicles in history. A vehicle dating back to 1960. One that forged the path for future generations of rugged SUVs and will do so once again.

But Scout is more than just a brand its a legacy steeped in a culture of exploration caretaking and hard work.

The Scout brand is all about respect. Respect for the environment by developing electric vehicles with the capability to get you to any location. Respect for the past and the future by taking an iconic American brand that hasnt been around for a while electrifying it digitizing it and loading it with American innovation. Respect for communities by creating a company that stands for its people and its customers. And respect for both work and play with vehicles that are equally at home at a camp site a job site or on a Tuesday commute.

At Scout Motors we empower our talented inclusive and entrepreneurial teams to innovate. What makes a Scout employee Someone who is a visionary and a leader who seeks new paths and shares lessons learned. A knowledgeable doer who collaborates across the company to build better. A gogetter with unrivaled passion.

Join us at Scout Motors and be part of shaping the future of transportation. If youre ready to drive change and make history apply now!

What youll do

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

• Work handinhand with the Scout team to identify the right suppliers to build and supply parts & services including participating in presouring 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 preproduction 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 crossfunctional evaluation of suppliers preparedness for massproduction together with Scout Quality Engineering and Logistics teams.
• This role will involve vendor management commercial/cost negotiation vendor nomination and collaboration with internal teams to support the overall supply chain strategy.

Location & Travel Expectations:

• This role will be based out of the Scout Motors location in Columbia South Carolina.
• The responsibilities of this role require4 daysattendance in office with inperson meetings and events regularly.
• 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 companyfrom time to time.
• Travel: Domestic and international travel potential. Passport Required.

What youll bring

We expect all Scout employees to have integrity curiosity resourcefulness and strive to exhibit a positive attitude as well as a growth mindset. Youll be comfortable with change and flexible in a fastpaced highgrowth environment. Youll take a collaborative approach to achieve ambitious goals. Heres what else youll bring:

• High integrity and professionalism
• Able to effectively collaborate in a team setting with other functions/departments
• Business and performance driven
• Ability to adapt in an ambiguous and factpaced environment
• Strong planning and analytical skills
• Strategic thinking & understanding
• Positive mindset
• Proactivity and the ability to work across multiple workstreams
• A passion for creating something new
• Ability to find creative solutions to complex problems
• Ability to communicate effectively across all levels of an organization

Minimum Requirements:

• 25 years in purchasing environment with experience developing and executing procurement category strategies related to international logistics and customs regulations.
• 25 years experience in leading the procurement process commercial/cost negotiations and supplier nominations
• 25 years of project management experience
• 25 years of knowledge of procurement systems (SAP Ivalua etc.
• Proficient in data analytics & reporting to evaluate costs and vendor performance
• Strong reputation of developing nurturing and maintaining excellent stakeholder and partner supplier relationships
• Thorough knowledge of logistics operations including transportation warehousing packaging freight forwarding (sea rail air) and finished vehicle logistics.
• MS Office Suite Experience (Excel PowerPoint Word etc.
• Bachelors degree in Supply Chain Management Logistics Business Administration or related field.
• Valid Drivers License

Preferred Qualifications:

• 25 years of experience in Indirect Procurement within Logistics space; specifically procuring any/all of the following: FTL/LTL Road Shuttle/Drayage Services Rail Services Deep/Short Sea Air Customs Warehouse Services Material Handling Equipment and Returnable/Expendable Packaging.
• 25 years of experience in Indirect Procurement within Logistics space procuring finished vehicle logistics (FVL) services such as: FVL Trucking FVL Rail FVL Port Processing FVL RORO Short & Deep Sea FVL Port Quality Services
• 25 years of experience in Automotive Industry particularly in launch startup or new model programs
• Certification in Purchasing (CPSM CPP etc. or related Supply Chain Management certifications

What youll 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

Pay Transparency

This is a fulltime 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 candidates skills and experience. The annual performance bonus program is preset and not candidate dependent.

Initial base salary range $120000.00 $135000.00

Internal leveling code: IC8

Notice to applicants:

• Residing inSan 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.

Equal Opportunity

Scout is committed to employing a diverse workforceand is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer.Qualified applicants will receive consideration without regard to race color religion sex national origin age sexual orientation gender identity gender expression veteran status disability pregnancyor anyother characteristicsprotected by law.Scout is committed to compliance with allapplicablefairemploymentpractice laws.If you require reasonable accommodation to complete a job application preemployment testing or a job interview or to otherwise participate in the hiring process please contact