Sr. IT Business Partner

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

• →Provide program and portfolio management oversight for IT systems supporting Direct Procurement, ensuring operational stability, scalability, and ongoing optimization across parts sourcing, supplier nomination, purchasing, supplier management, and procurement analytics for Scout’s vehicle platforms. 
• →Partner closely with Direct Procurement leadership and key stakeholders across Engineering, Product Development, Manufacturing, Supply Chain, Finance, Legal, and Quality to understand business objectives, requirements, and challenges; translate them into effective technology solutions that improve sourcing speed, supplier collaboration, transparency, and control. 
• →Collaborate with business and IT stakeholders to evaluate procurement, sourcing, supplier collaboration, and financial technology solutions; recommend optimal platforms and integrations that align with vehicle program milestones, compliance requirements, and automotive industry best practices. 
• →Lead end-to-end implementation and enhancement initiatives for Direct Procurement applications supporting parts sourcing and supplier engagement, coordinating with software vendors, system integrators, and internal IT teams to deliver solutions on time and within scope. 
• →Establish and govern processes for ongoing system support, enhancements, and upgrades, ensuring minimal disruption to direct materials sourcing, purchasing, supplier transactions, part-level data flows, and vehicle program execution. 
• →Develop and manage strategic vendor relationships for Direct Procurement-related IT systems, overseeing contracts, budgets, deliverables, and service level agreements (SLAs) to ensure value realization and performance accountability. 
• →Monitor procurement technology trends and emerging capabilities such as sourcing automation, supplier collaboration, spend analytics, cost transparency, part lifecycle visibility, and compliance tooling to proactively identify opportunities for innovation, cost optimization, and continuous improvement. 
• →Define software strategies and multi-year product roadmaps for Direct Procurement platforms, ensuring long-term viability, scalability, integration with ERP, PLM, finance, quality, and supply chain systems, and alignment to Scout’s vehicle platform roadmap. 
• →Manage the Direct Procurement IT budget, ensuring cost efficiency, financial discipline, and alignment with enterprise priorities and vehicle program 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.