Scout Motors
Sr. Specialist, Battery Cells Series and Project Purchasing
Novi, Michigan, United States · Senior · Full-time
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About the role
- The Battery and Powertrain Systems Team within Scout includes five team members.
Responsibilities
- Additionally, the Battery Cells Purchasing Specialist will lead supplier development and industrialization activities for Battery Cells suppliers in North America.
- Lead cross ‑ functional evaluations of suppliers' readiness for mass production together with Scout's Quality, Engineering, and Logistics teams.
- Prepare and execute negotiated contractual documents and nomination adjustment agreements.
- Lead RFQ processes, supplier selection, cost analysis, and nomination decisions.
- A reputation for developing and nurturing excellent stakeholder and supplier relationships.
Requirements
- Bachelor's degree in Business, Engineering, or a related financial field.
- 3-8 years of experience in a manufacturing or automotive environment, preferably in a Project or Series Buyer role.
- 2-4 years of experience in a purchasing environment, including responsibility for developing and executing procurement or commodity strategies.
- To be considered for career opportunities at Scout Motors, applicants must be 18 years of age or older.
Compensation
- 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 = $110,000.00 - $135,000.00
Benefits
- You'll be comfortable with change and flexible in a fast-paced, high-growth environment.
Company info
- This role is specifically designed to ensure the successful ramp ‑ up of the Battery and Powertrain Systems for the electrified Range Extender project, with a clear focus on overseeing the purchasing ‑ related change ‑ management process.
- This role will be part of a cross ‑ matrixed team of buyers with direct responsibility for sourcing and securing supply for Battery Cells for Scout's REEV products in North America.
Equal opportunity
- Scout Motors is committed to employing a diverse workforce <span clas
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