Sourcing Agent (Hybrid)

Sourcing Agent (Hybrid) | Utilimaster | Bristol, IN (Main) Regular Employee | Salary Exempt Who we are At The Shyft Group, we are driven to deliver, and as the North American leader in specialty vehicles, our portfolio of last-mile delivery vehicles, work trucks, and motorhome chassis brings people, goods, and services where they need to be. We are strengthened by nine industry-leading brands -- Utilimaster, Blue Arc EV Solutions, Royal Truck Body, DuraMag, Magnum, Strobes-R-Us, Spartan RV Chassis, Red Diamond, and Builtmore. Over 4,000 employees across ten states and two countries work independently and together as one team under Shyft, building chassis, vehicle bodies, and accessories that improve every route, every run, and every ride. Empowered by a supportive, inclusive, and highly entrepreneurial culture, every person behind our brands is given the tools they need to make a positive contribution to the company, their community, and their families. Together under the Shyft umbrella, our teams drive new synergies that bring innovations to life on the road - for an experience that is safer, more satisfying, more rewarding all around. With 50 years and millions of miles behind us, we continue to charge forward - leading the commercial vehicle transition to electric, innovating across all our brands, and earning our position among Fortune's 100 Fastest Growing Companies. What you'll do As the Sourcing Agent for Utilimaster (A Shyft Group Brand) based at our facility in Bristol, IN, you will enjoy spearheading the sourcing of production materials to deliver optimal value to the business. You will accomplish this through the effective use of your relationship, analytical, and negotiation skills to foster winning relationships with suppliers, serve as a valued business partner to counsel and guide the business and drive continuous improvement. In addition, you will support business goals related to quality, delivery, technology, and cost of current products, design revisions, and new products while identifying and mitigating potential supply chain risks. You will be mostly remote with occasional travel to Bristol on a monthly to quarterly basis, and for occasional in-person meetings with suppliers. The schedule will ideally be biweekly hybrid which encompasses a couple days a week in Bristol every other week. Create and guide negotiations with suppliers to ensure a fair cost for parts and design changes Foster relationships and drive continuous improvement from suppliers in the areas of cost, quality, capacity, delivery, transparency, and service Partner cross-functionally to understand and monitor business needs Identify solutions to help improve the purchasing team and supplier performance and service Gather, examine, and leverage data and analytical tools to identify opportunities and negotiate cost savings Gain a deep understanding of manufacturing processes and supplier costs for parts to enable fair, consistent, and sustainable pricing for parts Proactively monitor and manage key supplier performance metrics Ensure supply continuity and navigate and facilitate solutions when supplier issues occur Provide solutions and support for the achievement of manufacturing production goals Identify, transform, and advocate for new business processes Apply project management principles to new product development, organization and prioritization of work, and process improvement Ensure that suppliers conform to our terms and conditions Learn more about The Shyft Group, , and by exploring the Learn More section below. What you need to be successful Bachelor's degree in Business, Materials Management, Finance, Engineering, or Operations, A business degree specializing in supply chain management (Preferred) 3 or more (3+) years of expertise in a professional procurement role with exposure to a variety of manufacturing processes and commodities Knowledge of all aspects of business operations, including finance, accounting, legal, materials management, engineering, quality, and manufacturing A track record of performing cost analysis Proven negotiation skills , sans-serif">Supplier management expertise with a history of maintaining winning supplier relationships Proficient in Microsoft 365 Ability to travel occasionally up to 20% Learn More The content below is exclusively available on our careers site job description:https://theshyftgroup.csod.com/ux/ats/careersite/4/home/requisition/787?c=theshyftgroup The Shyft Group Employee Testimonials Our Story Sustainability YouTube LinkedIn Join Our Talent Community Utilimaster News Fleet Vehicles Pick-Upfits Electric Fleet Vehicles Commercial Truck Bodies Follow Utilimaster on LinkedIn, Facebook, and YouTube Bristol, IN Bristol, IN - Cost-of-Living Calculator The Town of Bristol - Official Site Best of Bristol, IN (TripAdvisor) About Bristol, IN - via BestPlaces.net #LI-Hybrid Why The Shyft Group? We believe that when our people thrive personally and professionally, our business thrives. We are committed to offering comprehensive benefits programs that stay healthy, feel secure, and maintain a work/life balance. Stay Healthy: Medical and Rx Plan Health Savings Account Dental and Vision Plan Healthcare Flexible Spending Wellness Plan Financial Security: 401 (k) Retirement Savings Short and Long Term Disability Company Provided Life and Dependent Life Insurance Voluntary Term Life Insurance Work/Life Balance: Educational Reimbursement Employee Assistance Program Dependent Care FSA Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) The Shyft Group is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, religion, color, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, genetic information, status as a protected veteran or status as a qualified Individual with a Disability, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state or local law. If you have a disability and would like to request an accommodation in order to apply, please email us at ******. The Shyft Group is an E-Verify Employer Shyft uses E-Verify, which is an online system operated by the U.S. Department of Homeland Security in partnership with the Social Security Administration to verify employment eligibility and validate social security numbers. Through participation in the E-Verify program, information entered on Form I-9 will be provided and compared to information available at both of these agencies. See posters for more details. E-Verify Notice U.S. Right to Work Notice.