What are the responsibilities and job description for the Senior Sourcing Specialist position at Blue Bird Corporation?
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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 www.blue-bird.com.
JOB SUMMARY :
Reporting to the Parts Purchasing Manager, this role is responsible for managing the sourcing process to ensure the timely acquisition of goods and services, implementing cost savings initiatives and mitigating supply continuity risks. This position requires a keen eye for detail, strong negotiation skills, and the ability to collaborate effectively with internal stakeholders and external suppliers. The Sourcing Specialist is responsible for sourcing suppliers, negotiating contracts, and ensuring compliance with organizational policies and relevant regulations. This role is crucial in optimizing costs, mitigating risks, and maintaining efficient supply chain operations.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES :
- Managing multiple suppliers and strategies for assigned commodities
- 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 customer service tickets in a timely 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
KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES :
EDUCATION AND EXPEREINCE :
WE VALUE
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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Qualifications
Skills
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Education
Required
Bachelors or better in Business Administration or related field.
Experience
Required
7 years :
Years of sourcing experience.
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