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 25,000 propane, natural gas, and electric powered buses sold. 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 www.blue-bird.com.
JOB SUMMARY
Coordinates and supports strategic activities involved with the procurement and distribution of goods and services such as repairs, operating supplies, and building maintenance and equipment. Responsible for streamlining methods of procurement to support multiple tasks. Converts and manages revisions to purchase orders, resolves invoice issues due to price discrepancies, reviews bid proposals, negotiates contracts/agreements and works with legal to finalize them. Verifies pricing on indirect purchases, updates the contract database, serves as a Super User for indirect commodities, monitors tool crib and logistics activity, and drives process improvements by working with multiple departments within the company. Supports the expedite and delivery of goods to various requesters to meet production and project requirements. Other duties and responsibilities as required.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
- Process new supplier onboarding requests
- Maintain purchase orders through the use of LN and B-BOND
- Drive cost savings efforts by maintaining strong supplier relationships
- Manage non-production commodities to support company goals
- Support company projects
- Implement contracts for goods and services
- Ensures all contract administration procedures are followed and executed in a professional and timely manner
KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES FOR SUCCESS
- Ability to perform basic financial analysis
- Ability to perform data analysis
- Ability to work in a fast-paced environment and multi-task
- Ability to evaluate, select, and approve suppliers
- Maintain strong supplier relationships and strong internal relationships with multiple departments
- Basic Excel experience required
- Excellent written and oral communication skills
BASIC EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE REQUIRED
- Bachelor degree in Supply Chain or Business Related field, required
- Minimum of 3 years’ experience working in purchasing, materials, planning, or similar field
PREFERRED EXPERIENCE
- Previous experience with LN, preferred
- Previous negotiations experience, preferred
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 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.
INCLUDES
- Continued Professional Development
- Benefits including medical, dental and vision insurance, 14 paid holidays, vacation time and 401k with match
*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® is an equal opportunity employer and makes employment decisions on the basis of merit. We strive to have the best available talent in every job based on the Knowledge, Skills and Abilities each person brings. Blue Bird is committed to compliance with all applicable laws providing equal employment opportunities. This commitment applies to all persons involved in Company operations and prohibits unlawful discrimination in all forms.
All candidates must be a U.S. citizen. Candidates must be authorized to work in the United States.
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3 years: Experience working in purchasing, materials, planning, or similar field.
Education
Required: Bachelors