Senior Sourcing Agent | The Shyft Group (SV) | Charlotte, MI (SV)
Regular Employee | Salary Exempt | $95,000.00 - 115,000.00
What you'll do: The Sr. Sourcing Agent position leads strategic procurement initiatives, negotiating high-value contracts and managing supplier relationships to achieve cost savings, risk reduction, and operational efficiency. They conduct market research, manage the end-to-end Request for Proposal (RFx) process, and drive Value Analysis/Value Engineering (VAVE) initiatives.
JOB RESPONSIBILITIES:
Negotiate complex, high-value contracts to secure favorable pricing, quality, and service levels
Achieve year over year cost reduction targets
Develops and implements purchasing strategies to optimize cost savings, quality, and delivery of materials
Partner with internal teams (Legal, Finance, Engineering) to align procurement strategies with operational needs, including driving VAVE initiatives
Evaluate, select, and manage domestic and international suppliers, as well as monitoring supplier performance, compliance with contracts, and managing the ongoing relationships.
Ensure adherence to procurement policies and reduce supply risk
Conduct market analysis, understand market trends, and supplier technical roadmaps to anticipate potential risks to the supply chain
Understand philosophy and tools of lean manufacturing
Apply formal project management principles to work, as needed, including setting and meeting milestones and expectations
Manage relationships with peers at assigned suppliers to effectively mitigate risk
Lead and support special projects, as needed
Communicate quality and engineering information / requirements to internal and external resources, as required
Utilize critical thinking to make trade-offs / concessions
Resolve major supply disruptions affecting customers
Support continuous improvement objectives, internally and externally
Other tasks as assigned
What you need to be successful: QUALIFICATIONS:
• Associate degree in Business, Materials Management, Finance, Engineering or Operations Management (Bachelor's degree preferred)
• Minimum of 5 years' experience in a professional procurement role with exposure to a variety of manufacturing processes and commodities
• Working knowledge of all aspects of business operations, including Finance, Accounting, Legal, Materials Management, Engineering, Quality, Manufacturing, etc.
• Basic understanding of prepared financial statements
• Strong and consistent attention to detail
Why The Shyft Group? Our people are our greatest asset, and your success is our success! That's why we provide comprehensive benefits that support your health, financial security, and work-life balance-so you can thrive both personally and professionally.
- Health & Wellness: Medical, Dental, Vision, HSA/FSA, Wellness Plan
- Financial Security: 401(k) with match, Disability, Life Insurance
- Work/Life & Growth: Educational Reimbursement, EAP, Dependent Care
At The Shyft Group, we don't just offer benefits-we invest in your well-being. Join us and experience the difference!
Who we are: The Shyft Group is the North American leader in specialty vehicles, including last-mile delivery vans, work trucks, and motorhome chassis. Our 10 brands- Utilimaster®, Blue Arc™, Royal® Truck Body, DuraMag®, Magnum®, Strobes-R-Us®, Spartan® RV Chassis, Red Diamond™, Builtmore™, and Independent Truck Upfitters™- are powered by 3,000+ team members across the U.S. and Canada.
Backed by 50 years of innovation and a supportive, entrepreneurial culture, we're leading the way in electrification and proudly ranked among Fortune's 100 Fastest Growing Companies.
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 careers@theshyftgroup.com.
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