Senior Direct Procurement Specialist Battery

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 trucks 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 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. 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. And respect for our customers by developing two powertrains that meet their requirements an all-electric powertrain as well as the Harvester range extender powertrain which includes a built-in gas-powered generator with an estimated 500 miles of combined range.

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 go-getter 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!

About the team

The Battery and Powertrain Systems Purchasing Team within Scout includes five team members.

This role is specifically designed to ensure the successful ramp up of the Battery and Powertrain Systems for the electrified Range Extender project with a clear focus on overseeing the purchasing related project steering for these commodity scopes.

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

• You willbe responsible forestablishingand executing Scouts North America Battery and Powertrain Systemspurchasingand supply strategy for all REEV (Range Extender Electric Vehicle) production in the region.
• This role will be part of acrossmatrixedteam of buyers with direct responsibility for sourcing and securing supply for Battery and Powertrain Systemrelated components for Scouts REEV products in North America.
• Lead allpurchasingproject steering activities for assigned components or systems (e.g. Battery System Powertrain REEV Components).
• Own timing management ensuring suppliers meet programming milestones (Pre-Series and Start of Production).
• Coordinatepurchasingdeliverables within the overall program timeline.
• Ensure alignment with Engineering Quality Manufacturing Logistics and Program Management.
• Maintain and continuously update project dashboards milestone status and risk overviews.
• Work collaboratively incrossfunctionalteams byparticipatingin project readiness meetings to confirm readiness for Battery and Powertrain System launch.
• Act asoverallproject lead for the Battery & Powertrainpurchasingscopes ensuring structured project steering alignment of deliverables and adherence to program milestones.
• Manage timing schedules and milestone achievement across suppliers engineering quality launch and program management.
• Drive launch readiness for supplier components including manufacturing readiness PPAPrampupplanning and SOP maturity levels.
• Leadcrossfunctionalevaluations of suppliers readiness for mass production together with Scouts Quality Engineering and Logistics teams.
• Identifycommercial timing or supply chain risks early.
• Proactively create mitigation plans and contingency strategies.
• Prepare and deliver regular status reports for program reviews.
• Communicate risks decisions and escalations clearly to leadership.
• Act as the purchasing representative in all programs and launch meetings.
• Ensure synchronization of all purchasing activities across workstreams.

Location & Travel Expectations:

• This role will be based out of the Scout Motors location inNovi Michigan..
• This role requires 4 days per week in the office with regular in-person meetings and events.
• 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.

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 fast-paced high-growth environment. Youll take a collaborative approach to achieve ambitious goals. Heres what else youll bring:

• Bachelors degree in Business Engineering or a related financial field.
• 38 years of experience in a manufacturing or automotive environment preferably in a Project Buyer or Project Steering role.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• 24 years of experience in a purchasing environment including responsibility for developing and executing procurement or commodity strategies.
• General knowledge of manufacturing processes in Automotiverequired.
• Experience on Battery modules/packs electric drive components power electronicsepowertrainmanufacturing helpful.
• Strong analytical skills and the ability to workindependently andoperate in afastpacedenvironment.
• Experience managing vehicle launch activities are welcome
• A reputation for developing and nurturing excellent stakeholder and supplier relationships.
• Experience managing supplier performance.
• Program management experience.
• Demonstrated experience in vehicle launch management includingrampup readiness checks supplier PPAP APQP and industrialization processes.
• Proven experience in leading project schedules milestone planning andcrossfunctionaltiming alignment.
• 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 approachworking as a team to achieve ambitious goals.

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

This is a full-time 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 $110000.00 - $135000.00

Internal leveling code: IC8

Notice to applicants:

• To be considered for career opportunities at Scout Motors applicants must be 18 years of age or older.
• Residing in San Francisco:Pursuant to the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance Scout Motors will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records.
• Residing inLos 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 inNew York City:This role is not eligible for remote work in New York City.

Equal Opportunity

Scout Motors is committed to employing a diverse workforce and 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 Motors is committed to compliance with allapplicablefairemploymentpractice laws.If you require reasonable accommodation to complete a job application pre-employment testing or a job interview or to otherwise participate in the hiring process please contact