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Blue Bird Corporation · 21 hours ago

Senior Purchasing Category Specialist

Fort Valley, GA

Full-time

Onsite

Senior Level

5+ years exp

Blue Bird Corporation is a technology leader in school bus manufacturing, focusing on safety and innovation. The Senior Purchasing Category Specialist will manage procurement processes, negotiate contracts, and collaborate with stakeholders to optimize supply chain operations and ensure compliance with regulations.

AutomotiveConsumerManufacturing

No H1B

U.S. Citizen Only

Hiring Manager

Johnathan Nazarian

Responsibilities

Managing multiple suppliers and strategies in the FAB team

Conducting market research and supplier evaluations to identify potential suppliers

Developing and implementing sourcing strategies to optimize cost, quality and delivery

Negotiating contracts and terms with suppliers to ensure favorable pricing terms

Managing supplier relationships and performance to drive continuous improvement

Collaborating with internal stakeholders to understand sourcing needs and requirements

Monitoring market trends and industry development to identify opportunities for movement

Developing cost control, change control, and parts and service support for goods and services procured

Ensuring the resolution of CSR and STR cases in an expedited manner

Identifying and assigning cost analysis and assess impacts of supplier cost files

LN part set-up, PDR creation, and enter approved cost changes

LN part updates, PMO/PLM assistance/liaison to OE engineering

Performs other related duties as assigned

Qualification

Purchasing experienceSupplier managementNegotiation skillsFinancial analysisMS Office proficiencyCustomer relationship skillsInfluenceCommunication skillsProject managementCollaboration skills