Senior Purchasing Manager

4 days ago

Fort Valley, United States Blue Bird Body Company Full time

Blue Bird (NASDAQ: BLBD) is recognized as a technology leader and innovator of school buses since its founding in 1927. Our dedicated team members design, engineer and manufacture school buses with a singular focus on safety, reliability, and durability. School buses carry the most precious cargo in the world – 25 million children twice a day – making them the most trusted mode of student transportation. The company is the proven leader in low- and zero-emission school buses with more than 20,000 propane, natural gas, and electric powered buses in operation today. Blue Bird is transforming the student transportation industry through cleaner energy solutions.

JOB SUMMARY:

Reporting to the Director of Purchasing , this role is responsible for managing the procurement process to ensure the timely acquisition of goods and services. This position requires a keen eye for detail, strong negotiation skills, and the ability to collaborate effectively with internal stakeholders and external suppliers. This role is responsible for sourcing suppliers, negotiating contracts, managing inventory levels, and ensuring compliance with organizational policies and relevant regulations. This role is crucial in optimizing costs, mitigating risks, and maintaining efficient supply chain operations.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

Lead a team of purchasing category specialists

Develop global category strategy that delivers superior quality, cost, and delivery performance

Leading and recommending supplier selection and managing the preferred supplier list

Governing quote management and market testing

Deploying dual/multi sources of supply to ensure continuity of supply of key products

Establish and maintaining executive relationships across all critical suppliers

Owing all commercial aspects of category relationships; leading contract negotiations and all commercial terms

Develop Annual Operating Plan and Long Range Strategic Plan for the full scope of spend

Developing, mentoring and managing category staff

Governing supplier repricing, purchased price variance and additional purchase part costs

Driving productivity ideation and implementation

REQUIRED KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES:

Extensive experience in procurement with the commercial truck/automotive market

Ability to accomplish basic financial analysis, supplier selection, and approval

Demonstrated supplier development experience from new product development to full rate production

Project Management and/or Contract Management experience

Professional Certifications in Project/Supply Chain/Procurement/Contract Management

Excellent written and oral communication skills

Ability to perform in high-stress, fast-paced environment

Proficiency in MS Office applications

Experience with Six Sigma and Lean Tools

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE:

Bachelor degree or equivalent experience required

Minimum of 10+ years’ experience working in purchasing/procurement

WE VALUE:

Ability to anticipate and understand customer needs and provide guidance;

Excellent interpersonal and customer relationship skills to handle difficult and sensitive matters;

Strong project management skills. Exposure to difficult or complex projects a plus;

Ability to influence stakeholders;

Effective communication and ability to communicate complex compensation details in a clear manner;

Flexible workspaces and work hours that help you unleash the best you;

Working in a collaborative team and balancing the needs of individual stakeholders while delivering corporate objectives.

The specific statements shown in each section of this description are not intended to be all-inclusive. They represent typical elements and criteria necessary to successfully perform the job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Blue Bird’s winning culture is fueled by our ability to respect, encourage, celebrate and embrace the unique perspectives of all of our employees. We are proud to be an Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action employer who is committed to providing all of our employees with a work environment free of discrimination or harassment. We base our employment decisions on business needs, job requirements and individual qualifications, without regard to race, color, national, social or ethnic origin, religion, sex (including pregnancy), age, physical, mental or sensory disability, sexual orientation, gender identity and/or expression, marital status, past or present military service, or any other status protected by the laws or regulations in the locations where we operate.

Candidates for this position must be legally authorized to work in the United States and will be required to provide proof of employment eligibility at the time of hire.

Experience

10 year(s): Experience working in purchasing/procurement.

Education

Bachelors or better in Business Administration or related field

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