$90,000 – $115,000/yr

Direct Purchasing Specialist - Battery Commodity

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Here at Scout Motors, we're carrying forward the heritage of one of the most iconic American vehicles in history. A vehicle dating back to 1960.

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OtherPurchasing SpecialistProcurement & Purchasing

Here at Scout Motors, we're carrying forward the heritage of one of the most iconic American vehicles in history. A vehicle dating back to 1960. One that forged the path for future generations of rugged SUVs and trucks and will do so once again.

But Scout is more than just a brand, it’s a legacy steeped in a culture of exploration, caretaking, and hard work.

The Scout brand is all about respect. Respect for the past and the future by taking an iconic American brand that hasn’t been around for a while, electrifying it, digitizing it, and loading it with American innovation. Respect for communities by creating a company that stands for its people and its customers. Respect for both work and play, with vehicles that are equally at home at a camp site, a job site, or on a Tuesday commute. And respect for our customers by developing two powertrains that meet their requirements — an all-electric powertrain as well as the Harvester™ range extender powertrain which includes a built-in gas-powered generator with an estimated 500 miles of combined range.

At Scout Motors, we empower our talented, inclusive, and entrepreneurial teams to innovate. What makes a Scout employee? Someone who is a visionary and a leader, who seeks new paths and shares lessons learned. A knowledgeable doer who collaborates across the company to build better. A go-getter with unrivaled passion.

Join us at Scout Motors and be part of shaping the future of transportation. If you're ready to drive change and make history, apply now!

Responsibilities

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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:

→You will be responsible for establishing and executing Scout’s North America Battery and Powertrain Systems purchasing and supply strategy for all REEV (Range Extender Electric Vehicle) production in the region.
→This role will be part of a cross matrixed team of buyers with direct responsibility for sourcing and securing supply for Battery and Powertrain System–related components for Scout’s REEV products in North America.
→Lead all purchasing project steering activities for assigned components or systems (e.g., Battery System, Powertrain, REEV Components).
→Own timing management, ensuring suppliers meet programming milestones (Pre-Series and Start of Production).
→Coordinate purchasing deliverables within the overall program timeline.
→Ensure alignment with Engineering, Quality, Manufacturing, Logistics, and Program Management.
→Maintain and continuously update project dashboards, milestone status, and risk overviews.
→Work collaboratively in crossfunctional teams by participating in project readiness meetings to confirm readiness for Battery and Powertrain System launch.
→Act as overall project lead for the Battery & Powertrain purchasing scopes, ensuring structured project steering, alignment of deliverables, and adherence to program milestones.
→Manage timing, schedules, and milestone achievement across suppliers, engineering, quality, launch, and program management.
→Drive launch readiness for supplier components, including manufacturing readiness, PPAP, rampup planning, and SOP maturity levels.
→Lead cross functional evaluations of suppliers’ readiness for mass production together with Scout’s Quality, Engineering, and Logistics teams.
→Identify commercial, timing, or supply chain risks early.
→Proactively create mitigation plans and contingency strategies.
→Prepare and deliver regular status reports for program reviews.
→Communicate risks, decisions, and escalations clearly to leadership.
→Act as the purchasing representative in all programs and launch meetings.
→Ensure synchronization of all purchasing activities across workstreams.

Responsibilities

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

Scout Motors is committed to employing a diverse workforce and is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. Qualified applicants will receive consideration without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, veteran status, disability, pregnancy, or any other characteristics protected by law. Scout Motors is committed to compliance with all applicable fair employment practice laws. If you require reasonable accommodation to complete a job application, pre-employment testing, or a job interview or to otherwise participate in the hiring process, please contact ScoutAccommodations@scoutmotors.com.