REV Group, Inc · 2 months ago
Manager Purchasing
Holden, LA
Full-time
Onsite
Senior Level
5+ years expREV Group, Inc is a leading manufacturer of specialty vehicles for the fire & emergency and recreation markets. The Purchasing Manager will lead the local Purchasing department, driving supplier performance and cost savings while collaborating with various functions to ensure material availability and supply chain excellence.
AutomotiveManufacturing
Responsibilities
Own total supplier performance, driving results that meet business objectives in cost reduction, working capital, delivery, quality, and technology collaboration
Establish goals and development plans for buyers that align with top-down business objectives, providing regular written and verbal feedback that supports the accomplishment of goals and personal improvement
Drive material cost reduction activities (E-RFx, e-auction, digital sourcing, supplier kaizens, VAVE, etc.) that support the business gross margin requirements and savings expectations
Establish KPI’s and own supplier performance improvement as measured through those KPI’s (e.g., on-time delivery, quality, cost inflation/deflation, stockouts, PO confirmation fulfillment, lead-time reduction, technology, responsiveness, etc.)
Purchasing representation in business SIOP process, ensuring complete visibility of requirements, and forecast to suppliers extending 12+ months
Provide coaching/mentoring to buyers and be comfortable with challenging the norm in a positive manner for optimal results
Establish or improve rules, cadence, tools, and processes for exception message management and material availability, minimizing inventory while ensuring 100% clear to build objective
Drive continuous improvement of systems, processes, and tools that enable the team’s ability to meet objectives
Negotiate or assist in negotiating supplier contracts that deliver supply security and competitive value
Promote the use and application of Lean Manufacturing/Six Sigma continuous improvement tools as part of the culture
Partner with leadership team members in executing initiatives and projects to implement the strategic business plan
Take a leadership role to ensure dual sources of supply and minimize overall risk
Effectively manage supplier and parts transitions to ensure no business disruption
Work with corporate Commodity Managers to leverage spending
Hold self and team accountable for meeting and promoting the company standards of safety and 5S
Qualification
Required
Demonstration of driving significant tangible results in supplier performance, savings, and team development
Familiar with the all-encompassing commodities' supply base, some cost estimating knowledge, and basic cost modeling
Demonstrated ability to negotiate favorable contractual terms and conditions with suppliers
Demonstrated ability to lead fast-paced change and stabilize process implementation
Solid understanding of discrete manufacturing processes
Strong background working with MRP and ERP systems in a discrete manufacturing environment
Clear understanding of contractual and purchase order terms and conditions, and the use of blanket orders
Experience managing multiple projects in parallel, driving acceptable results on time
Solid understanding of ‘should' cost modeling
Excellent computer literacy, including the ability to effectively use Microsoft Office Business Suites
Demonstrate an ability to lead people and get results through others
Demonstrate an ability to lead effective change and process transformations
Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal
Some ability to read and understand engineering drawings, blueprints, assembly drawings, schematics, and other written or verbal instructions
Solid background working within a QMS and methods to ensure supplier compliance
Ability to effectively present information in one-on-one and group situations to other employees of the organization
Bachelor's Degree in Supply Chain, Engineering, Business Logistics, or related field preferred. Or equivalent years of experience required
Minimum 5 years of management experience in a discrete manufacturing environment
Minimum 5+ years of experience in purchasing and procurement
Preferred
Experience with ERP systems such as SAP/MAPICS/BAHN preferred
CPP (Certified Procurement Professional) or APICS CSCP (Certified Supply Chain Professional) preferred
Company
REV Group, Inc
REV Group companies are leading designers and manufacturers of specialty vehicles and related aftermarket parts and services, which serve a diversified customer base, primarily in the United States, through two segments: Specialty Vehicles and Recreational Vehicles.
5001-10000 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Public CompanyTotal Funding
$272.5M2025-10-29Acquired
2024-02-13Post Ipo Secondary
2017-10-17Post Ipo Secondary· $272.5M
Leadership Team
Mark Skonieczny
Chief Executive Officer
Amy Campbell
Chief Financial Officer
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