What you’ll do
Become part of an iconic brand that is set to revolutionize the all-electric pick-up truck & rugged SUV marketplace by achieving the following:
Work hand-in-hand with the Scout team to identify the right suppliers to build and supply products & services, including participating in pre-souring audits to confirm acceptability of new suppliers.
Establish sourcing strategy for assigned production equipment and other CAPEX products/services, lead the sourcing process up to and including contract award
Act as program manager during the post-award phase, ensuring that all industrialization at suppliers achieve the project requirements in terms of timing, cost, and quality.
Evaluate and apply technical changes to products or services, ensuring that cost, quality and delivery objectives are met.
Lead cross-functional evaluation of suppliers’ preparedness for each project, together with other Scout Business Units (Engineering, Finance, Legal, etc.).
Prepare and execute negotiated contractual documents and nomination agreements.
Location & Travel Expectations: The responsibilities of this role require attendance onsite in Columbia, Sout Carolina office (4 days/wk) and at in-person meetings and events occasionally at other domestic and international locations. Preference given to applicants local to the greater Columbia, South Carolina vicinity.
What you’ll bring
We expect all Scouts to have integrity, curiosity, resourcefulness, and strive to exhibit a positive attitude, as well as a growth mindset. You’ll be comfortable with change and flexible in a fast-paced, high-growth environment. You’ll take a collaborative approach to achieve ambitious goals. Here’s what else you’ll bring:
Personal Qualities & Abilities:
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 fact-paced environment
Self-motivated
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:
Bachelor’s degree in business, engineering, or other relevant area.
2-5 years in purchasing environment with experience developing and executing procurement category strategies.
2-5 years of proven track-record in negotiations
2-5 years of project management experience
2-5 years of knowledge of procurement systems (SAP, Ivalue, Coupa, etc.)
Issue and analyze request for quotations, negotiate price and commercial terms, and other purchasing aspects in the interest of Scout Motors.
Strong Experience managing supplier performance in terms of delivery, quality and cost
Ability to develop, nurture, and maintain excellent stakeholder and partner supplier relationships
Thorough knowledge of automotive, manufacturing or related industries
Capable of leading sourcing decisions while ensuring collaboration and alignment with the Global Commodity Strategies.
Ability to take on additional special projects in addition to standard responsibilities.
MS Office Suite Experience
What you'll 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 itsfoundation. In addition, Scoutprovidescompetitive 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
Corporate Vehicle Program with:
Eligibility to lease up to 2 vehicles at competitive rates
Pay Transparency
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 candidate's skills and experience. The annual performance bonus program is preset and not candidate dependent.
Initial base salary range = $95,000-$115,000
Internal leveling code: IC9
Notice to applicants:
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.
