Sr. Specialist, Battery Cells Series and Project Purchasing

Novi · Novi, MI · USD 110,000-135,000 / year · 2-4 years experience · Remote · Posted Oct 2, 2026

At a glance

The Sr. Specialist, Battery Cells Series and Project Purchasing role ensures the successful ramp-up of Battery and Powertrain Systems for the electrified Range Extender project.
This position focuses on overseeing the purchasing-related change-management process and establishing North America Battery Cells purchasing and supply strategy.

Establishing and executing Scout’s North America Battery Cells purchasing and supply strategy for all REEV production in the region.
Sourcing and securing supply for Battery Cells for Scout’s REEV products in North America as part of a cross-matrixed team of buyers.
Leading supplier development and industrialization activities for Battery Cells suppliers in North America.
Participating in project readiness meetings to confirm readiness for Battery Cells launch in cross-functional teams.
Acting as a program manager during the pre-production phase to ensure supplier industrialization activities meet project requirements in terms of timing, cost, and quality.
Evaluating, negotiating, and applying technical changes to parts or services while meeting cost, quality, and delivery objectives.
Leading cross-functional evaluations of suppliers’ readiness for mass production together with Quality, Engineering, and Logistics teams.
Preparing and executing negotiated contractual documents and nomination adjustment agreements.
Leading RFQ processes, supplier selection, cost analysis, and nomination decisions.
Conducting commercial negotiations to secure competitive pricing, terms, and long-term supply conditions.

Bachelor’s degree in Business, Engineering, or a related financial field.
3–8 years of experience in a manufacturing or automotive environment, preferably in a Project or Series Buyer role.
2–4 years of experience in a purchasing environment, including responsibility for developing and executing procurement or commodity strategies.
Effective negotiation experience specific to automotive commodity purchasing.
Strong written and verbal communication skills.
Strong analytical skills with the ability to work independently and operate in a fast-paced environment.
Thorough knowledge of automotive, manufacturing, or related industries.
Experience managing supplier performance.
Program management experience.
Ability to communicate effectively across all levels of an organization.

Competitive insurance including medical, dental, vision and income protection plans
401(k) program with an employer match and immediate vesting
20 days planned PTO, as accrued
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
Annual performance bonus program

Requires 4 days per week in the office based out of the Scout Motors location in Novi, Michigan.
Requires the ability to convene with colleagues in person and travel to participate in events on behalf of the company from time to time.