Sourcing Agent

The Shyft Group • Bristol, IN

378d

About The Position

The Sourcing Agent at The Shyft Group will be responsible for spearheading the sourcing of production materials for Utilimaster, ensuring optimal value for the business. This role involves leveraging relationship-building, analytical, and negotiation skills to foster strong supplier partnerships and drive continuous improvement in quality, delivery, technology, and cost. The position is primarily remote with occasional travel to the Bristol facility for meetings and collaboration.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Business, Materials Management, Finance, Engineering, or Operations.
• Three or more years of experience in a professional procurement role with exposure to various manufacturing processes and commodities.
• Knowledge of business operations, including finance, accounting, legal, materials management, engineering, quality, and manufacturing.
• A track record of performing cost analysis.
• Proven negotiation skills.
• Supplier management expertise with a history of maintaining strong supplier relationships.
• Proficient in Microsoft 365.
• Ability to travel occasionally up to 20%.

Nice To Haves

• A business degree specializing in supply chain management.

Responsibilities

• Create and guide negotiations with suppliers to ensure fair costs for parts and design changes.
• Foster relationships and drive continuous improvement from suppliers in cost, quality, capacity, delivery, transparency, and service.
• Partner cross-functionally to understand and monitor business needs.
• Identify solutions to improve purchasing team and supplier performance.
• 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 pricing.
• Proactively monitor and manage key supplier performance metrics.
• Ensure supply continuity and facilitate solutions for supplier issues.
• Provide solutions and support for achieving manufacturing production goals.
• Identify, transform, and advocate for new business processes.
• Apply project management principles to new product development and process improvement.
• Ensure suppliers conform to company terms and conditions.

Benefits

• Medical and Rx Plan
• Health Savings Account
• Dental and Vision Plan
• Healthcare Flexible Spending
• Wellness Plan
• 401(k) Retirement Savings
• Short and Long Term Disability
• Company Provided Life and Dependent Life Insurance
• Voluntary Term Life Insurance
• Educational Reimbursement
• Employee Assistance Program
• Dependent Care FSA

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Industry: Merchant Wholesalers, Durable Goods
• Education Level: Bachelor's degree
• Number of Employees: 1,001-5,000 employees