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Sr. Specialist, Direct Procurement-Battery and Powertrain

Scout Motors · Novi, Michigan, United States

Posted about 3 months ago · $110,000.00 - $135,000.00

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Is this posting real?

This role has been open
77 days
Scout Motors's roles stay open a median of 81 days
Reposted
No
Salary listed
Yes
100% of Scout Motors's roles list one
Ghost-job risk at Scout Motors
high
233 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
2026-10-23

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

The Sr. Specialist in Direct Procurement for Battery and Powertrain at Scout Motors will oversee the purchasing strategy for Battery and Powertrain Systems for the Range Extender Electric Vehicle (REEV) production in North America. This role involves leading project steering activities, managing supplier relationships, coordinating with cross-functional teams, and ensuring timely delivery of components while maintaining project dashboards and milestone statuses.

Our read on this posting3.6out of 5
benefits
4/5
freshness
1/5
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 Business, Engineering, or a related financial field
  • 8+ years of experience in a manufacturing or automotive environment, preferably in a Project Buyer or Project Steering role
  • 2–4 years of experience in a purchasing environment, including responsibility for developing and executing procurement or commodity strategies
  • General knowledge of manufacturing processes in Automotive
  • Strong written and verbal communication skills
  • Strong analytical skills and the ability to work independently in a fast-paced environment

Nice to have

  • Experience on Battery Cells/Modules, electric drive components, power electronics, e-powertrain manufacturing
  • A reputation for developing and nurturing excellent stakeholder and supplier relationships
  • Experience managing supplier performance
  • Program management experience
  • Demonstrated experience in vehicle launch management, including ramp-up, readiness checks, supplier PPAP, APQP, and industrialization processes

What you get

  • Competitive insurance including medical, dental, vision and income protection plans
  • 401(k) program with employer match and immediate vesting
  • Generous Paid Time Off including 20 days planned PTO, 40 hours of unplanned PTO, and 14 company or floating holidays annually
  • Up to 16 weeks of paid parental leave for biological and adoptive parents of all genders
  • Paid leave for circumstances related to bereavement, jury duty, voting time, or military leave
  • Base salary range of $110,000.00 - $135,000.00

Worth weighing

  • Role requires 4-5 days per week in the office with regular in-person meetings and events
  • No remote work eligibility for this role in New York City
  • Final salary is determined based on candidate's skills and experience, which may vary

Summarised from Scout Motors's posting. Read the full original.

Listed by Scout Motors on their greenhouse job board, last confirmed open on 2026-10-23. PitchMeAI is not the employer.

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