Direct Procurement Manager, Exterior Commodity

Here at Scout Motors, we're 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 will do so once again.

But Scout is more than just a brand, it’s a legacy steeped in a culture of exploration, caretaking, and hard work.

The Scout brand is all about respect. Respect for the environment by developing electric vehicles with the capability to get you to any location. Respect for the past and the future by taking an iconic American brand that hasn’t 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. And 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.

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 you're ready to drive change and make history, apply now!

What you’ll do

Focus area: Exterior Commodity

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

• The Exterior Commodity Manager is responsible to establish and execute Scout’s North America Exterior sourcing and supply strategy for all of Scout’s models production in the North American Region. 
• This role will lead a cross-matrixed team of buyers, who will have the direct responsibility to source and secure supply for all Interior related components for Scout’s products in North America.
• Ensure the best value, most advantageous balance of price, quality, and performance.
• Additionally, the Exterior Purchasing Manager will have the responsibility to lead the development and industrialization of Scout’s Exterior suppliers in North America.
• Work together with others in the Scout team by participating in pre-souring audits to confirm acceptability of new suppliers
• Establish sourcing strategy for assigned commodities and product groups, lead the sourcing process up to and including contract award
• Act as program manager during the pre-production phase, ensuring that all industrialization at suppliers achieve the project requirements in terms of timing, cost, engineering and quality
• Evaluate and apply technical changes to parts / services, ensuring that cost, quality and delivery objectives are met
• Lead cross-functional evaluation of suppliers’ preparedness for series production, together with Scout Quality, Engineering, and Logistics teams
• Prepare and execute negotiated contractual documents and nomination agreements
• Lead and mentor the purchasing team, fostering a collaborative and high motivating and-performing work environment.
• Set performance targets for team members and provide regular feedback and development opportunities.

Location & Travel Expectations: The responsibilities of this role require attendance at in-person meetings and events regularly. This role will be based out of the Scout Motors location in Novi, MI. 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 company from time to time.

What you’ll bring 

We expect all Scout employees 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:

• Bachelor’s degree in relevant field (technical, supply-chain, business, finance)
• 5+ years in purchasing with experience developing and executing automotive component procurement sourcing and category strategies
• 2+ years’ experience in Leadership/Management of a complex international team
• Entrepreneurially minded
• Able to manage multiple and changing activities within a high-pressure environment
• A reputation for developing and nurturing excellent stakeholder and partner supplier relationships
• A passion for creating something new      
• Ability to find creative solutions to complex problems
• A collaborative approach - working as a team to achieve ambitious goals
• Ability to communicate effectively across all levels of an organization
• Eff