Direct Procurement Specialist – Metal Commodity

Here's what else you'll bring:

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 of the following areas:

Ladder Frame, Body-In-White Stampings, Welded Sub-Assys, Exhaust, Brakes, Suspension, EDUs, Steering, Castings, Forgings, Stabilizers, Wishbones, Wheels, Hinges, Steel Coils, Aluminum Coils, Fasteners and Accessories

Thorough knowledge of automotive, manufacturing or related industries

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 = $90,000.00 - $115,000.00

Internal leveling code: IC9

Notice to applicants:

To be considered for career opportunities at Scout Motors, applicants must be 18 years of age or older.

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Become part of an iconic brand that is set to revolutionize the 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.

Lead the sourcing strategy presentation in the multi-level sourcing committee environment.

Develop sourcing strategy within the Metals team for assigned commodities and lead the sourcing process through supplier selection to achieve company piece price and tooling targets.

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.