Intern, Procurement

Here at Scout Motors, we're carrying forward the heritage of one of the most iconic American vehicles in history. A vehicle dating back to 1960. One that forged the path for future generations of rugged SUVs and trucks and will do so once again.

But Scout is more than just a brand, it’s a legacy steeped in a culture of exploration, caretaking, and hard work.

The Scout brand is all about respect. 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. 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. And respect for our customers by developing two powertrains that meet their requirements — an all-electric powertrain as well as the Harvester™ range extender powertrain which includes a built-in gas-powered generator with an estimated 500 miles of combined range.

At Scout Motors, we empower our talented, inclusive, and entrepreneurial teams to innovate. What makes a Scout employee? Someone who is a visionary and a leader, who seeks new paths and shares lessons learned. A knowledgeable doer who collaborates across the company to build better. A go-getter with unrivaled passion.

Join us at Scout Motors and be part of shaping the future of transportation. If you're ready to drive change and make history, apply now!

Here at Scout Motors, we're carrying forward the heritage of one of the most iconic American vehicles in history: a vehicle dating back to 1960 that forged the path for generations of rugged SUVs and trucks. But Scout is more than a brand; it's a legacy rooted in exploration, caretaking, respect, and hard work.

Scout Motors 2027 Internship Program

As an intern, you'll join a team honoring the Scout legacy by reimagining an iconic American brand with modern innovation, respect for people and communities, and vehicles designed to work just as well on the job, at the campsite, or in everyday life. Our program gives current undergraduate and graduate students who live in our local market hands-on experience with talented, inclusive, and entrepreneurial teams. You'll take on meaningful projects aligned with Scout's goals, applying your academic knowledge to real-world challenges under the mentorship of our leaders.

Schedule: The 10-week program is anticipated to run Monday, June 7, 2027 to Friday, August 13, 2027

This role is fully on-site, 5 days per week, at our Scout Motors location in Charlotte, North Carolina.

The responsibilities of this role require regular attendance at in-person meetings and events.

Housing, Relocation & Sponsorship: Interns are responsible for their own housing and transportation. Scout Motors does not provide housing assistance, relocation, or visa sponsorship for internship positions.

About the Team

At Scout Motors, how we build matters just as much as what we build. That starts with the parts we choose, the partners we work with, and the systems that keep everything moving. The Procurement & Supply Chain team makes that happen. They ensure we have the right materials, from the right suppliers, at the right time—without compromising on quality. In this role, you’ll manage sourcing, supplier relationships, and logistics, helping keep production on track as we grow. You’ll work across teams to balance cost, quality, and reliability, and make decisions that directly affect what we deliver to customers. This is hands-on, high-impact work. What you do connects directly to the factory floor and, ultimately, to the experience customers have with our vehicles. If you enjoy solving complex problems, building strong partnerships, and making things run smoothly, you’ll find a good fit here.

Team placement and project scope are discussed during the interview process.

Daily Responsibilities of the Internship Program include

Responsibilities vary by team. Depending on placement, you may:

Support sourcing activities, including tracking sourcing decisions, supplier readiness, and the supplier request (RFx) process

Monitor engineering change requests through to closure, analyzing impacts on components, timelines, and supplier schedules

Assist with forecasting parts availability for prototype and pre-production builds, and prepare readiness reports covering supply risks, constraints, and mitigation plans

Maintain dashboards and trackers, and analyze data sets to identify trends, risks, or bottlenecks affecting project timelines

Facilitate internal and external workshops for idea generation, tracking, and implementation, including sessions with suppliers and consulting partners

Translate top goals and KPIs into actionable plans, and support benchmarking activities such as competitive teardown analysis

Prepare management presentations, weekly tracking reports, and summaries of findings for cross-functional stakeholders

Support preparation and execution of supplier negotiations

Contribute to process improvement through automation, visualization, and standardization of internal templates and tools

Communicate with cross-functional teams across Engineering, Program Management, and Quality to consolidate inputs and status updates

Your specific project will be defined with your manager at the start of the internship.

What you'll bring

As a Scout, live our values through your actions every day:

Lead with Respect – You listen well, communicate with care, and treat everyone with dignity.

Move with Intent – You act with purpose, stay focused, and bring discipline to your work.

Figure It Out – You're curious, resourceful, and resilient when facing challenges or ambiguity.

Go Together – You collaborate naturally, build strong relationships, and help the team succeed as one.

Step Up – You take initiative, embrace responsibility, and lean into opportunities to contribute.

Make It Matter – You take pride in the details, deliver quality, and aim for meaningful impact.

Enjoy It – You bring positivity, enthusiasm, and energy that makes the workday better for everyone.

In addition to living our Scout values, you'll also bring:

Current enrollment in an undergraduate or graduate degree program in Supply Chain Management, Business, Engineering, Operations Management, or a related field

Ability to work on-site at your assigned Scout Motors location for the full duration of the program

Strong interest in rugged SUVs and trucks, automotive innovation, and sustainable transportation

Excellent analytical, problem-solving, and critical thinking skills

Effective communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to collaborate cross-functionally

Comfort with change and flexibility in a fast-paced, high-growth environment

A detail-oriented, proactive, and results-driven mindset

Proficiency in Microsoft Office and project management tools is preferred

What you'll gain

A head start on your career with hands-on experience

The chance to work alongside talented professionals on innovative projects that help bring best-in-class rugged SUVs and trucks to market

An impact on products that will revolutionize the automotive industry

Growth in your skills and a broader knowledge of the automotive industry

Pay Transparency

This is a paid internship program.

Hourly pay rate = $20 per hour

Internal leveling code: i0

Notice to applicants:

To be considered for career opportunities at Scout Motors, applicants must be 18 years of age or older.

Residing in San Francisco : Pursuant to the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, Scout Motors will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records.

Residing in Los Angeles : Scout Motors will consider for employment qualified applicants with criminal histories in a manner consistent with t