Specialist, Direct Procurement– Interior Commodity
Core
Sourcing and managing suppliers for interior commodities (plastics, fabrics, leather) for electric trucks and SUVs.
Role type
Senior Direct Procurement Specialist (Interior Commodity)
Builds
Interior parts and services for Scout electric vehicles
Domain
Automotive manufacturing / Electric vehicle interior components
Deliverable
production ML models | product features | dashboards & analysis | research | client delivery | infrastructure | physical/clinical work
Required skills
Strategic sourcing, supplier negotiation, contract management, program management, supplier performance management, cost and tooling negotiation, cross-functional collaboration
Preferred skills
Knowledge of plastic injection/compression molding/wrapping processes, expertise in interior plastics (PP, PC, PC-ABS, PE, TPO, GF) and decorative materials (fabrics, PVC, PU, leather)
Technologies
None explicitly listed
Responsibilities
Identify and audit new suppliers for interior parts; establish long-term sourcing strategies and business plans; lead sourcing presentations to committees; negotiate contracts and nomination agreements; manage supplier relationships and performance metrics; support pre-production design and engineering changes; evaluate supplier readiness for mass production
Seniority
Senior, hands-on IC