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Blue Bird Corporation · 20 hours ago

Sr. Purchasing Category Specialist, Chassis and Suspension

Troy, MI

Full-time

Onsite

Senior Level

5+ years exp

Blue Bird Corporation is recognized as a technology leader and innovator of school buses, focusing on safety, reliability, and durability. The Senior Purchasing Category Specialist is responsible for managing the procurement process, sourcing suppliers, negotiating contracts, and ensuring compliance with organizational policies to optimize costs and maintain efficient supply chain operations.

AutomotiveConsumerManufacturing

No H1B

U.S. Citizen Only

Responsibilities

Manage multiple suppliers and strategies In Chassis and Suspension Commodities using all-encompassing purchasing tactics

Conduct 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 commercial conditions and capacity

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 efficiencies and/or risk management

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

Management of piece price and supplier data within EDI system

Management of program and project launches within specified commodity

Performs other related duties as assigned

Qualification

ChassisSuspensionSupplier NegotiationFinancial AnalysisMS Office ProficiencyProject ManagementCustomer Relationship SkillsMarket ResearchCommunication Skills