Direct Procurement Specialist, Exterior Commodity
Core
Sourcing and supplier management for exterior commodities in the automotive industry, focusing on cost, quality, and delivery targets for electric trucks and SUVs.
Role type
Senior Direct Procurement Specialist (Exterior Commodity)
Builds
Exterior parts and services for Scout Motors' electric powertrains and Harvester range extender vehicles.
Domain
Automotive manufacturing / Electric vehicle supply chain
Deliverable
production ML models | product features | dashboards & analysis | research | client delivery | infrastructure | physical/clinical work
Required skills
Strategic sourcing, supplier relationship management, contract negotiation, program management, cost analysis, cross-functional collaboration, supplier performance evaluation, industrialization oversight
Preferred skills
Automotive ERP systems, OEM supply base familiarity, stakeholder management
Technologies
Automotive Purchasing ERP systems
Responsibilities
Identify and audit suppliers for exterior commodities; establish long-term sourcing strategies and business plans; lead sourcing presentations to committees; negotiate and execute contracts; manage supplier performance via KPIs; oversee pre-production industrialization; evaluate technical changes for cost/quality/delivery impact.
Seniority
Senior, hands-on IC