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Specialist, Direct Procurement– Interior Commodity

Scout Motors
Location
Charlotte, North Carolina; Novi, Michigan, United States
Posted
17 days ago
Department
Procurement & Supply Chain
Salary
$90,000.00 - $112,500.00
What they actually want (must-haves)
  • 4+ years in purchasing environment with experience developing and executing procurement commodity strategies
  • Effective negotiation experience specific to automotive Interior commodity purchasing
  • Analytical skills, ability to work independently, multi-task and work in a fast-paced environment
  • Thorough knowledge of automotive, manufacturing or related industries
  • A reputation for developing and nurturing excellent stakeholder and partner supplier relationships
  • Experience managing supplier performance
Nice to have
  • Previous experiences with interior parts, and production processes as plastic injection, compression molding, and wrapping
  • Expertise in interior plastics such as PP, PC, PC-ABS, PE, TPO, GF and decorative materials such as fabrics, PVC, PU, leather
What the job really is

As a Specialist in Direct Procurement for Interior Commodities at Scout Motors, you will work closely with the team to identify and manage suppliers for parts and services, establish sourcing strategies, and lead the sourcing process for interior commodities. You will also act as a program manager during the pre-production phase, ensuring that supplier industrialization meets project requirements for timing, cost, and quality.

Benefits
  • Competitive insurance including medical, dental, vision and income protection plans
  • 401(k) program with employer match and immediate vesting
  • Generous Paid Time Off including 20 days planned PTO, 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
  • Base salary range of $90,000.00 - $112,500.00
Things to weigh
  • Role requires 4-5 days per week in the office with regular in-person meetings and events
  • No remote work eligibility for this role in New York City
  • Final salary offered will depend on candidate's skills and experience, not candidate dependent
  • Internal leveling code provided but may not be meaningful to all candidates
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