Sourcing Agent

Sourcing Agent | Royal Truck Body | Carson, CA

Regular Employee | Salary Exempt | $80,000.00 - 85,000.00

Who we are:

At The Shyft Group we are driven to deliver. Proudly the North American leader in specialty vehicles, our portfolio of last-mile delivery vehicles, work trucks, and motorhome chassis bring people, goods, and services where they need to be.

We are strengthened by nine industry-leading brands -- Utilimaster, Blue Arc, 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, 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 Royal Truck Body (A Shyft Group Brand) based at our manufacturing facility in Carson, CA, you will enjoy spearheading the sourcing of production materials to deliver optimal value to the business. You will accomplish this through fostering strong relationships with suppliers, serving as a valued business partner to counsel and guide the business, and helping drive continuous improvement.

Additionally, you will be accountable for identifying and mitigating potential supply chain risks and for secondary sourcing activities to ensure there are no disruptions to production.

You will also:

• Manage relationships with suppliers, including negotiating terms, implementing Long-Term Supplier Agreements (LTAs), and ensuring conformity to company terms and conditions
• Monitor supplier performance metrics and facilitate solutions for supply issues
• Conduct periodic supplier facility visits for quality, delivery, pricing, or audits
• Source and vet new suppliers, including setup in Sage ERP system
• Process and manage Purchase Orders from material requisitions and sales orders
• Review and close out Open Purchase Orders monthly, managing backorders and expediting as needed
• Work with Materials Manager to ensure timely delivery of materials
• Analyze manufacturing data to adjust material purchases based on business fluctuations
• Ensure material purchases align with min/max and appropriate 'Days on Hand' inventory
• Participate in semi-annual inventory counts and accurate pricing
• Manage and create purchasing/inventory reports using Sage ERP
• Coordinate 'Buyouts' to arrive within 1-2 weeks of chassis delivery
• Ensure large ticket buyouts (cranes, compressors, liftgates) are compatible with chassis/truck bodies
• Attend daily 'War Room' meetings to report potential production impacts
• Support achievement of manufacturing production goals
• Work with supervisors to maintain 2-4-week supply through requisitions
• Understand manufacturing processes, Bills of Materials (BoMs), and supplier costs for fair pricing
• Track and communicate Purchase Price Variances (PPV) from budget/forecasted costs
• Identify offset/mitigation actions for cost variances
• Support Value Analysis/Value Engineering (VA/VE) initiatives
• Communicate lead-time changes to Sales and Production for On-Time Delivery (OTD) improvement
• Support all Royal Truck Body branches and installation centers throughout the U.S.
• Stay informed of industry and global market trends, leveraging information for company benefit
• Identify and help transform business processes as a champion for change
• Support special projects and continuous improvement initiatives
• Obtain new purchase part numbers for Sage ERP system
• Maintain effective communication with internal/external customers, vendors, and management

Learn more about The Shyft Group and Royal Truck Body by exploring the Learn More section below.

What you need to be successful:

• Bachelor's degree in Business, Materials Management, Finance, Engineering, or Operations, OR equivalent combination of procurement expertise a manufacturing setting in lieu of a degree
• Five or more (5+) years of manufacturing procurement experience
• Ability to perform cost analysis and negotiate fairly and effectively
• A reputation for being consistently attentive to detail
• Versatility, flexibility, and a willingness to work within constantly changing priorities
• Ability to utilize Microsoft Office 365, particularly Excel, Word and PowerPoint
• The ability and willingness to maintain a flexible work schedule to accomplish goals
• Ability to travel 10-15%, sometimes internationally

What makes you stand out

• Familiarity with a variety of manufacturing processes and commodities
• Experience in specialty vehicle manufacturing (Truck, Bus, Agriculture, Construction, etc.)
• Versed in sourcing products overseas (globally)
• Bilingual in English and Mandarin or Spanish
• Knowledge of utilizing SAGE for purchase order management

Learn More

The content below is exclusively available on our careers site job description: https://theshyftgroup.csod.com/ux/ats/careersite/4/home/requisition/804?c=theshyftgroup

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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.

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.