Indirect Purchasing Sr. Specialist – Construction & Real Estate

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 parts & services, including 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, 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 mass-production, together with Scout Quality, Engineering, and Logistics teams.
• Prepare and execute negotiated contractual documents and nomination agreements. 

Location & Travel Expectations: The responsibilities of this role require attendance at in-person meetings and events regularly.  This role is onsite based out of a Scout Motors location in Columbia, South Carolina. 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.

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 fast-paced environment
• Self-motivated & Positive mindset
• Strong planning and analytical skills
• Strategic thinking & understanding
• A passion for creating something new      
• Ability to communicate effectively across all levels of an organization 

Minimum Requirements: 

• 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.)
• Experience in SAP or other similar systems
• Strong Experience managing supplier performance
• Ability to develop, nurture, and maintain excellent stakeholder and partner supplier relationships
• Thorough knowledge of automotive, manufacturing or related industries
• Ability to take on additional special projects in addition to standard responsibilities.
• Bachelor’s degree in business, engineering, or other relevant area.
• MS Office Suite Experience

Preferred Qualifications:

• 2-5+ years of experience in Construction / Real Estate related projects (i.e. Foundations, Infrastructure/Utilities, Structural Steel, Buildout/Fitout, Roofing/Siding, Landscape, Roads, etc.)
• 2-5+ years of experience working through a Construction / Real Estate projects (Concept, Definition, Launch, Construction, Start-up & Commissioning, and Operations)
• 2-5+ years of experience purchasing Industrial Services (Maintenance, MRO, Janitorial, Cafeteria, Security,  
• 2-5+ years of experience in Indirect Procurement with Production Components (line builders/integrators, and other CAPEX investments)
• 2-5+ years of experience in Automotive Industry particularly in launch, startup, or new model programs
• Experienced in PowerBI or similar analytical systems 

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 its foundation.  In addition, Scout provides competitive 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. The salary range listed represents the maximum and minimum starting base pay for this position as of the time of posting. 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: $115,000 - $135,000

Internal leveling code: IC8

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 in Los 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 in New York City: This role is not eligible for remote work in New York City.