Direct Procurement Specialist

Responsibilities

• Identify and audit suppliers for parts and services
• Establish sourcing strategies and business plans for interior commodities
• Lead sourcing processes up to contract award to meet cost and tooling targets
• Present sourcing strategies to multi-level committees
• Prepare and execute negotiated contractual documents and nomination agreements
• Act as program manager during pre-production to ensure timing, cost, and quality
• Evaluate technical changes to parts and services
• Lead cross-functional evaluations of supplier mass-production preparedness
• Manage supplier relationships and performance through key metrics

Requirements

• 4+ years in a purchasing environment
• Experience developing and executing procurement commodity strategies
• Effective negotiation experience in automotive interior commodity purchasing
• Thorough knowledge of automotive or manufacturing industries
• Experience managing supplier performance and program management
• Prior experience in complete seating systems (structures, foams, headrests, plastics, trim) is highly desirable
• Ability to work in a fast-paced, high-growth environment

About the Company

Scout Motors is an iconic American brand focused on electrifying and digitizing rugged SUVs and trucks through American innovation.