Manager, Indirect Purchasing Services and Materials

Become part of an iconic brand that is set to revolutionize the electric pick-up truck & rugged SUV marketplace by achieving the following:

The Manager of Indirect Purchasing Services and Materials is responsible for sourcing and managing contracts with external service providers for Scout Motors' Indirect Purchasing teams. This includes information technology, marketing, engineering services, & commercial operations commodity groups with an annual procurement budget up to $1 billion. As the manager, you will oversee a team of buyers, developing strategies and policies for procurement. It is important to have a strong understanding of the business concepts, practices, procedures, and goals of each business area. Your role will involve extensive planning and goal accomplishment, requiring experience and judgment. You will lead and direct the work of others, fostering a creative and collaborative environment. The role offers considerable flexibility and the opportunity to make strategic decisions.

Lead a team in developing and executing compliant purchasing strategies in cooperation with Scout business units to maximize negotiated outcomes in areas of Information Technology, Marketing services, engineering services, commercial operations, and other non-production requirements.

• →Work hand-in-hand with the Scout team to identify the right supplier partners, including participating in pre-souring audits to confirm acceptability of new suppliers
• →Evaluate and apply technical changes as requested, ensuring that cost, quality and delivery objectives are met
• →Support in the development of specifications, bid terms and contractual language for competitive bid processes according to the Scout purchasing standards.
• →Ensure documentation of sourcing activities and decisions via Scout internal purchasing system.
• →Ensure adherence to company policies and procedures.
• →Responsibility to ensure business continuity by purchasing goods and services at the best possible quality, price and timeliness.
• →Review and approve buyer sourcing projects, either for final approval or for presentation to corporate sourcing committees as required.
• →Review and approve Purchase Orders and Contracts according to Scout policies and procedures.
• →Build team environment in an effort to achieve goals and objectives as set forth by Scout Motors, Inc.
• →Evaluate and assess individual buyer performance as well as vendor performance
• →Establish and maintain relationships with Business Units and suppliers to aid in determining the most appropriate and cost efficient solutions based on business needs

• 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.