Sr. Specialist, Direct Procurement - Power and Energy
Core
Lead direct procurement strategy for automotive battery commodities and parts, managing supplier selection, contracts, and performance to meet cost, quality, and delivery targets for Scout Motors' electric powertrains.
Role type
Senior Direct Procurement Specialist (Automotive/Battery)
Builds
Electric vehicle powertrains (all-electric and range extender) and associated parts/services
Domain
Automotive manufacturing / Electric vehicle supply chain
Required skills
Strategic sourcing, contract negotiation, supplier relationship management, program management, cost analysis, stakeholder management, cross-functional collaboration, performance metrics management, risk assessment, technical evaluation of parts
Preferred skills
Experience with battery commodity purchasing, automotive industry knowledge, pre-sourcing audits, industrialization support, multi-level committee presentations
Technologies
ERP systems, sourcing platforms, contract management tools, data analytics tools
Responsibilities
Identify and audit new suppliers for parts and services; establish long-term sourcing strategies and business plans for assigned commodities; lead sourcing presentations in multi-level committees; negotiate and execute contractual documents; manage supplier performance through KPIs; act as program manager during pre-production to ensure timing, cost, and quality; evaluate technical changes to parts and services; lead cross-functional evaluations of supplier preparedness for mass production.
Seniority
Senior, hands-on IC