- Manage team of category specialists to exceed commercial targets, support escalated topics, and mentor career development
- Selection and development of the global supply base to exceeded Blue Birds sales and cost targets.
- Cost control, change control, and parts and service support for goods and services procured
- Manage assigned commodities and supply chain strategy
- Implement contracting strategies and contracts for goods or services
- Responsible for support, implementation, and administration of supply agreements
- Ensure all contract administration procedures are followed and executed in a professional manner
- Resolve CSR and STR cases in an expedited manner
- Perform cost analysis and assess impacts of supplier cost files
- Assist in purchasing administrative duties (examples, however, not an all-inclusive list below):
- ERP part set-up, PDR creation, and enter approved cost changes
- ERP part updates, PMO/PLM assistance/liaison to OE engineering
- ERP part set-up, PDR creation, and enter approved cost changes
- Perform other related duties as assigned.
- Knowledge of the commercial truck/automotive market
- Ability to accomplish basic financial analysis, supplier selection, and approval
- Excellent written and oral communication skills
- Ability to perform in high-stress, fast-paced environment
- Working technical knowledge of the goods or services to be purchased
- Proficiency in MS Office applications
- Bachelor's degree in Business Administration, Supply Chain Management, or a related field; a Master's degree is preferred.
- 7 years' experience in procurement or supply chain management
- Proven track record of managing procurement categories, particularly in polymers/wood/glass
- 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.
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Description
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. For more information on Blue Bird's complete product and service portfolio, visit
Check you match the skill requirements for this role, as well as associated experience, then apply with your CV below.JOB SUMMARY:
Reporting to the Director of Purchasing, this role is responsible for developing sourcing/savings strategies and directly managing commodities, suppliers, and a team of commodity specialists to exceed targets. Works with the PMO and other category managers to the Total Cost of Ownership of the goods and services within the category/commodity. Performs category management, including strategic sourcing, supplier relationship management, contracting, performance, and risk management. Works cross functionally with material planning, production, cost engineering, legal, engineering, and finance. Proactively seeks input and guidance from more senior category specialists and category manner in the execution of duties.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
REQUIRED KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES:
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WE VALUE
*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.
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