Job at a glance
Here at Scout Motors, we're carrying forward the heritage of one of the most iconic American vehicles in history. A vehicle dating back to 1960. One that forged the path for future generations of rugged SUVs and trucks and will do so once again. But Scout is more than just a brand, it’s a legacy steeped in a culture of exploration, caretaking, and hard work. The Scout brand is all about respect. Respect for the past and the future by taking an iconic American brand that hasn’t been around for a while, electrifying it, digitizing it, and loading it with American innovation.
Respect for communities by creating a company that stands for its people and its customers. Respect for both work and play, with vehicles that are equally at home at a camp site, a job site, or on a Tuesday commute. And respect for our customers by developing two powertrains that meet their requirements — an all-electric powertrain as well as the Harvester™ range extender powertrain which includes a built-in gas-powered generator with an estimated 500 miles of combined range.
At Scout Motors, we empower our talented, inclusive, and entrepreneurial teams to innovate. What makes a Scout employee? Someone who is a visionary and a leader, who seeks new paths and shares lessons learned. A knowledgeable doer who collaborates across the company to build better. A go-getter with unrivaled passion. Join us at Scout Motors and be part of shaping the future of transportation. If you're ready to drive change and make history, apply now!
What you’ll do During the early project phase, the incumbent is responsible for the planning and execution of large new vehicle project deliverables from the Purchasing organization and participate Scout Purchasing in project reviews, project-related committees, decision bodies and meetings. The incumbent works in close collaboration with R&D, Sales & Marketing, Finance, Logistics, Quality Assurance, Commodity Purchasing |Project Buying Team and Forward Sourcing to optimize the vehicle financial results, secure production location decisions for the region, and maximize localization in NAR.
During the implementation phase, ensuring a timely and flawless launch are the primary objectives of this role. Responsible for providing purchasing expertise, program analysis, and cross-functional support for new vehicle programs. Partners with Project Buying, Commodity Purchasing, R&D, Finance, and Operations teams to support sourcing strategies, cost targets, supplier readiness, and launch execution across assigned vehicle programs.
Become part of an iconic brand that is set to revolutionize the electric pick-up truck & rugged SUV marketplace by achieving the following: Phase 1 (100%): Early Project Phase (pre-PF) 20% Serve as a senior purchasing subject matter expert supporting vehicle program activities, sourcing decisions, and supplier readiness initiatives 10% Establish methods and ensure accurate reporting of vehicle project status to Purchasing Board and Top-Management 20% Build a network and establish communication paths between vehicle project lead project structures in Germany, Scout Management Board, Development and advance supplier development in Novi/Charlotte, and the Project Purchasing / Commodity Purchasing counterparts in Novi 10% Maintain material cost, invest, localization / deep localization, forward sourcing and other key financial indicators and report the status vs.
target to management 20% Advocate for the regionalization of vehicle projects and a high degree of adoption of local standards, materials and features 20% Drive together with R&D and Commodity Purchasing the early phase of supplier concept competitions and RFQs, and expand the network of viable new suppliers for consideration in forward sourcing decisions During project implementation phase, the incumbent is responsible as the lead project coordinator for the assigned