Sr. Specialist, Direct Procurement-Battery and Powertrain

The role

This person will establish and execute the North America Battery and Powertrain Systems purchasing and supply strategy for REEV production. They will lead purchasing project steering for components like Battery Cells, Battery Systems, and Powertrain.

What you will do

• Establish and execute North America Battery and Powertrain Systems purchasing and supply strategy for REEV production
• Source and secure supply for Battery and Powertrain System-related components
• Lead purchasing project steering activities for assigned components or systems
• Manage timing to ensure suppliers meet programming milestones
• Coordinate purchasing deliverables within the overall program timeline
• Ensure alignment with Engineering, Quality, Manufacturing, Logistics, and Program Management
• Maintain and update project dashboards, milestone status, and risk overviews
• Participate in project readiness meetings for Battery and Powertrain System launch
• Act as overall project lead for Battery & Powertrain purchasing scopes

Required qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Business, Engineering, or a related financial field
• 8+ years of experience in a manufacturing or automotive environment
• 2–4 years of experience in a purchasing environment
• General knowledge of manufacturing processes in Automotive
• Strong written and verbal communication skills
• Strong analytical skills
• Ability to work independently
• Ability to operate in a fast-paced environment
• Experience managing supplier performance
• Program management experience
• Demonstrated experience in vehicle launch management, including ramp-up, readiness checks, supplier PPAP, APQP, and industrialization processes
• Proven experience in leading project schedules, milestone planning, and cross-functional timing alignment

Nice to have

• Experience in a Project Buyer or Project Steering role
• Experience on Battery Cells/Modules, electric drive components, power electronics, e-powertrain manufacturing
• Experience managing vehicle launch activities

Benefits

• Medical, dental, vision and income protection plans
• 401(k) program with employer match and immediate vesting
• 20 days planned PTO, as accrued
• 40 hours of unplanned PTO
• 14 company or floating holidays, annually
• Up to 16 weeks of paid parental leave
• Paid leave for bereavement, jury duty, voting, or military leave

Before you apply

• Applicants must be 18 years of age or older
• This role is not eligible for remote work in New York City

About the company

Scout Motors is an iconic American brand electrifying and digitizing its heritage to create rugged SUVs and trucks. The company empowers inclusive and entrepreneurial teams to innovate and shape the future of transportation.