Scout Motors
Specialist, Supplier Management
$90K–$115K
Novi, Michigan, United States +3 · Full-time · Posted Aug 24, 2026
- Location
- Novi, Michigan, United States
Charlotte, North Carolina, United States
Charlotte, NC
Novi, Michigan, United States - Experience
- 4+ years in supplier development, procurement, or quality management within the automotive industry.
- Education
- Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain Management, Engineering, or a related field; minimum of High School Diploma, GED or equivalent required for all roles.
About the job
Develop and manage automotive suppliers to ensure production readiness, quality, delivery, and supply continuity from pre-production through mass production.
What you'll do
- Evaluate suppliers and track readiness, milestones, risks, and performance; report status to management and cross-functional teams.
- Conduct supplier audits and drive improvements in cost, quality, delivery, and compliance.
- Coordinate with purchasing, engineering, quality, and logistics teams and resolve supplier-related problems.
What they ask for
- 4+ years of experience in supplier development, procurement, or quality management within the automotive industry.
- Experience with APQP, PPAP, or other automotive supplier readiness tools.
- Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain Management, Engineering, or a related field.
- Deep understanding of automotive manufacturing processes, supplier qualification, and readiness programs.
Nice to have
- Familiarity with lean manufacturing principles and continuous improvement methodologies.
Pay
$90,000.00 - $115,000.00 USD base salary
Tools
APQP, PPAP
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