Specialist, Direct Procurement - Exterior Commodity
Scout Motors · Charlotte, North Carolina, United States
Posted 21 days ago · $90,000.00 - $112,500.00
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Is this posting real?
- This role has been open
- 21 days Scout Motors's roles stay open a median of 45 days
- Reposted
- No
- Salary listed
- Yes 100% of Scout Motors's roles list one
- Ghost-job risk at Scout Motors
- low 0 stale, 7 reposted of 235 open
- Hiring momentum
- 348 roles opened in the last 90 days ↑ up vs. the prior 90 days
- Last confirmed on the employer's board
- 2026-09-17
Measured from postings appearing on and disappearing from Scout Motors's own greenhouse board since 2026-08-03. Full hiring picture for Scout Motors.
About this role
In this role, you will be responsible for sourcing and managing suppliers for exterior commodities at Scout Motors. This includes establishing sourcing strategies, leading contract negotiations, and ensuring supplier performance meets project requirements. You'll work closely with cross-functional teams and act as a program manager during the pre-production phase.
- benefits
- 3/5
- freshness
- 4/5
- career value
- 4/5
- role clarity
- 4/5
- pay transparency
- 5/5
Scored from the posting itself — how clearly the role is described, how much it says about pay and benefits, and how recently it was listed. Not a judgement of Scout Motors as an employer.
What you need
- Bachelor’s degree in Purchasing, Supply Chain or a related technical field
- 4+ years of experience in purchasing or supply chain in the automotive environment
- Strong written and verbal communication skills
- Effective negotiation experience specific to automotive Exterior commodity purchasing
- Analytical skills and ability to work independently in a fast-paced environment
- Thorough knowledge of automotive or manufacturing industries
Nice to have
- Prior experience with Automotive Purchasing ERP systems
- Familiarity with OEM Automotive supply base
- Good interpersonal skills with a high degree of emotional intelligence
What you get
- Competitive insurance including medical, dental, vision, and income protection plans
- 401(k) program with employer match and immediate vesting
- 20 days planned PTO, 40 hours unplanned PTO, and 14 company or floating holidays annually
- Up to 16 weeks of paid parental leave
- Paid leave for bereavement, jury duty, voting time, or military leave
- Annual performance bonus program
Worth weighing
- 5 days per week in the office with limited remote work options
- Initial base salary range is $90,000.00 - $112,500.00, which may vary based on experience
- Role requires flexibility in a fast-paced, high-growth environment
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Listed by Scout Motors on their greenhouse job board, last confirmed open on 2026-09-17. PitchMeAI is not the employer.
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