Senior Buyer

Senior Buyer |


DuraMag |


Waterville, ME

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 Senior Buyer for DuraMag (A Shyft Group brand) based in Waterville, ME, you will enjoy procuring metal, parts, materials, and supplies used to support the operations of the DuraMag plant. You'll also be responsible for negotiating cost, quality, and other sale terms, ensuring timely deliveries, and maintaining proper inventory levels.

You will also:

• Utilize the Bill of Material to prepare vendor quote requests
• Lead all strategic and tactical sourcing activities for commodities
• Oversee $25 million in purchasing
• Identify annual cost savings targets, sustainable cost savings, and total cost analysis impact
• Understand and interpret cost breakdowns of suppliers
• Obtain vendor quotes on products and examine the results to determine the best vendor
• Partner with vendors to negotiate the best terms regarding pricing, quality, delivery, and shipping
• Prepare purchase orders
• Utilize critical thinking to make trade-offs and concessions
• Resolve major supply disruptions affecting customers
• Perform cost analysis
• Monitor order status pertaining to production needs
• Verify materials are received on time
• Utilize warehouse and inventory control policies and procedures to ensure proper inventory levels
• Maintain strong relationships with vendors to ensure consistent availability and delivery
• Maximize operational efficiencies and profits by employing effective communication
• Utilize your knowledge of purchasing policies, processes, and procedures in all aspects of the role

Learn more about The Shyft Group, DuraMag, and Waterville, ME by exploring the Learn More section below.

• Eight or more (8+) years of purchasing experience in a manufacturing environment
• Versed in lean manufacturing philosophies and tools
• Experience dealing with prepared financial statements
• Strong and consistent attention to detail
• A track record of effectively prioritizing and executing tasks in a high-pressure environment
• A reputation for having effective communication and negotiation skills
• Ability to maintain a flexible and extended work schedule as needed to accomplish objectives
• Nominal travel when necessary
• Proficient in Microsoft 365
• Versatile, flexible, and a willingness to adapt to changing priorities

Learn More

The content below is exclusively available on our careers site job description: https://theshyftgroup.csod.com/ux/ats/careersite/4/home/requisition/683?c=theshyftgroup

The Shyft Group

Employee Testimonials

Our Story

Sustainability

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Duramag

About DuraMag

DuraMag Website

Waterville, ME

About Waterville, Maine (Official Site)

Waterville, ME on TripAdvisor

About Waterville - VisitMaine.com

Waterville.com

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.

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 careers@theshyftgroup.com.

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.