Specialist, Direct Procurement - Metal Commodity

The role

This person will develop and execute procurement commodity strategies for metals. They will identify suppliers, lead sourcing processes, and manage supplier performance and relationships.

What you will do

• Identify suppliers to build and supply parts and services
• Participate in pre-sourcing audits to confirm supplier acceptability
• Lead sourcing strategy presentations in multi-level sourcing committees
• Develop sourcing strategy within the Metals team for assigned commodities
• Lead the sourcing process through supplier selection to achieve price and tooling targets
• Prepare and execute negotiated contractual documents and nomination agreements
• Act as program manager during the pre-production phase
• Evaluate and apply technical changes to parts and services
• Lead cross-functional evaluation of suppliers' preparedness for mass-production
• Manage supplier relationships and performance through key performance metrics

Required qualifications

• 4+ years in purchasing environment with experience developing and executing procurement commodity strategies
• Effective negotiation experience specific to automotive OEM or Tier 1 Direct Purchasing
• Metal commodity knowledge in one or more areas: Ladder Frame, Body-In-White Stampings, Welded Sub-Assys, Exhaust, Brakes, Suspension, EDUs, Steering, Castings, Forgings, Stabilizers, Wishbones, Wheels
• Analytical skills
• Ability to work independently
• Ability to multi-task in a fast-paced environment
• Thorough knowledge of automotive, manufacturing or related industries
• Experience managing supplier performance
• Program management experience
• Ability to communicate effectively across all levels of an organization
• Proactivity and initiative
• Ability to work across multiple workstreams

Nice to have

• Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain, Business, Manufacturing, or related field

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 time, 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 a legacy of rugged SUVs and trucks. The company focuses on innovation, exploration, and creating vehicles with all-electric and range extender powertrains.