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Direct Procurement Specialist, Exterior Commodity

Scout Motors · Novi, Michigan, United States

Posted about 3 months ago · $90,000.00 - $115,000.00

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Is this posting real?

This role has been open
80 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

As a Direct Procurement Specialist at Scout Motors, you will be responsible for sourcing parts and services for exterior commodities, establishing sourcing strategies, and managing supplier relationships. Your role will involve leading negotiations, preparing contracts, and ensuring that suppliers meet project requirements in terms of cost, quality, and timing during the pre-production phase.

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 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
  • Thorough knowledge of automotive or manufacturing industries

Nice to have

  • Prior experience working with Automotive Purchasing ERP systems and processes
  • 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 of unplanned PTO, and 14 company or floating holidays annually
  • Up to 16 weeks of paid parental leave for biological and adoptive parents
  • Paid leave for bereavement, jury duty, voting time, or military leave
  • Base salary range of $90,000.00 - $115,000.00

Worth weighing

  • Role requires 5 days per week in-person work with occasional remote options
  • Initial base salary range provided, but final salary depends on candidate's skills and experience
  • No mention of specific tools or technologies used in the procurement process

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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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