Buyer

Responsibilities

• Plan, negotiate, and purchase components to support manufacturing
• Manage supplier relationships and maximize supplier performance
• Identify and lead initiatives to reduce cost and increase service
• Assess risk and proactively resolve potential supply continuity issues
• Work with Engineering, Quality, Production, Sales, and Warehouse to optimize supply chain
• Plan and place purchase orders with appropriate lead times
• Expedite orders and resolve inventory or invoicing discrepancies
• Identify, evaluate, and integrate new suppliers and technologies

Requirements

• BA/BS or equivalent work experience
• 3+ years of experience in a purchasing or supply chain role
• Experience with Supplier Managed Inventory Contracts
• Previous experience in a manufacturing environment
• Strong Microsoft Office skills (Word, Excel, PowerPoint)
• Ability to analyze and make decisions based on large amounts of data
• Strong problem-solving, organization, and communication skills

Preferred Qualifications

• Knowledge of lean principles
• Proficiency in Syteline MRP system

About the Company

GILLIG is the leading transit bus manufacturer in the United States, specializing in zero-emission, hybrid, and clean diesel transit buses. Based in Livermore, CA, the company has a 132-year history of providing reliable and sustainable mobility solutions.