Who we are

In May 2022, the Volkswagen Group announced their plan to grow in America by investing in the revival of the iconic Scout brand and the development of all-electric pick-up trucks and rugged SUVs. To this end, a separate, independent company, Scout Motors, was established in the U.S. to design, engineer, and manufacture all-electric pick-up trucks and rugged SUVs in America, for American customers

By combining an entrepreneurial spirit with the backing of the Volkswagen Group, Scout Motors will unveil its first prototypes in 2023 and begin production in 2026. The electrified Scout brand will build upon a new technical platform concept which delivers rugged credibility beyond the existing Volkswagen Group portfolio. Scout Motors’ products will combine credible capability, American authenticity, and new American innovation to win in the core of the U.S. market and to win the approval of its brand enthusiasts.

Despite a new Scout not being sold in over 40 years, the Scout community is still as passionate as ever. Scout Motors will build upon this existing enthusiast community and the Scout brand’s legacy to reach new fans.

What to expect

Scout is all about respect. Respect for the environment by developing all-electric vehicles with the capability to get you to any location. Respect for the past and the future by taking an iconic American brand that hasn’t been around for a while, electrifying it, digitizing it, and loading it with American innovation. Respect for communities by creating a company that stands for its people and its customers. And respect for both work and play, with vehicles that are equally at home at a camp site, a job site, or on a Tuesday commute.

The team at Scout Motors are taking America’s Next Shot at:

• Meeting the market with a brand and products built to win in the largest automotive segments and profit pools in America.
• Meeting the moment by investing in R&D, platforms, and manufacturing during the generational reset moment that electrification represents for the automotive industry
• Meeting the magic by restoring an iconic brand with authentic American heritage and a passionate community

Hitting America’s Next Shot will require consistent innovation, authenticity, speed, empowered employees, and a truly entrepreneurial approach. Scout Motors is taking America’s Next Shot and does not intend to miss.

What you’ll bring

• 5+ years in purchasing / supply chain environment with experience developing and executing procurement category strategies
• A reputation for developing and nurturing excellent stakeholder and partner supplier relationships
• Experience managing supplier performance
• Program management experience
• Thorough knowledge of automotive, manufacturing or related industries
• Ability to communicate effectively across all levels of an organization
• Proactivity, initiative and the ability to work across multiple workstreams
• A passion for creating something new
• Ability to find creative solutions to complex problems
• A collaborative approach - working as a team to achieve ambitious goals

What you’ll do

Key Accountabilities

• Work hand-in-hand with the Scout team to identify the right suppliers to build and supply parts & services, including participating in pre-souring audits to confirm acceptability of new suppliers.
• Establish sourcing strategy for assigned commodities and product groups, lead the sourcing process up to and including contract award
• Act as program manager during the pre-production phase, ensuring that all industrialization at suppliers achieve the project requirements in terms of timing, cost, and quality.
• Evaluate and apply technical changes to parts / services, ensuring that cost, quality and delivery objectives are met
• Lead cross-functional evaluation of suppliers’ preparedness for mass-production, together with Scout Quality, Engineering, and Logistics teams.
• Prepare and execute negotiated contractual documents and nomination agreements.

What’s in it for you

The benefits of joining Scout include developing products, a brand, and company from the ground up. This is your chance to create something new and lasting, with an iconic brand as its foundation, and the backing of the Volkswagen Group. In addition, benefits will include competitive compensation, medical, dental, and vision plans, paid time off, and a 401(k) savings plan with company match.

Equal Opportunity

Scout is committed to employing a diverse workforce and is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. Qualified applicants will receive consideration without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, veteran status, disability, pregnancy, or any other characteristics protected by law. Scout is committed to compliance with all applicable fair employment practice laws.