Direct Procurement Specialist – Metal Commodity

• 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. - Prepare and execute negotiated contractual documents and nomination agreements. - 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. - Manage supplier relationships and performance through key performance metrics. Location & Travel Expectations:

• This role will be based out of the Scout Motors location in Novi, Michigan.

• This role requires 4-5 days per week in the office, with regular in-person meetings and events. - 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:

• 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
• 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
• Program management experience
• Ability to communicate effectively across all levels of an organization
• Proactivity, initiative and the ability to work across multiple workstreams
• 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