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Requisition ID : 23987

Since 1968 Horton Emergency Vehicles has built the industry's most innovative ambulances for first responders risking their lives to save others. Horton designs, manufactures, and delivers the highest-quality, most tailor-made ambulances the market has to offer.

Horton Emergency Vehicles is part of the larger REV Group (NYSE : REVG), a leading manufacturer of specialty vehicles for the fire & emergency and recreation markets. REV Group's extensive vehicle line-up includes models such as ambulances, fire trucks, terminal trucks, RV's and much more. Our 6,500+ employees continuously demonstrate their commitment to building innovative and reliable vehicles that our customers can depend on whether for a family trip across the U.S. or when responding to an emergency. Rev Group is a veteran friendly employer and hires over 200 veterans and or those transferring out of the military each year.

Job Summary :

The Purchasing Manager leads the local Purchasing department and collaborates with other functions across the company to deliver cost savings, cost avoidance, working capital improvements, material availability, security of supply, and system data accuracy / richness that meet or exceed company objectives. The Purchasing Manager takes ownership of the supply base within the business unit in collaboration with the Commodity Management teams. This role develops key suppliers through continuous improvement techniques, building contractual relationships, and establishing solid and frequent lines of communication at the executive / ownership level. The successful Purchasing Manager will establish a clear roadmap of activities and projects that will support a longer-term vision of a best-in-class supply chain. The Purchasing Manager will report to the VP / GM and have a matrix reporting relationship to the Sr. Director of Global Sourcing and Supply Chain for the respective division.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities :

This list of duties and responsibilities is not an all-inclusive list and may be expanded to include other duties and responsibilities, as management may deem necessary from time to time.

• Own total supplier performance, driving results that meet business objectives in cost reduction, working capital, delivery, quality, and technology collaboration.
• Establish goals and development plans for buyers that align with top-down business objectives, providing regular written and verbal feedback that supports the accomplishment of goals and personal improvement.
• Drive material cost reduction activities (E-RFx, e-auction, digital sourcing, supplier kaizens, VAVE, etc.) that support the business gross margin requirements and savings expectations.
• Establish KPI's and own supplier performance improvement as measured through those KPI's (e.g., on-time delivery, quality, cost inflation / deflation, stockouts, PO confirmation fulfillment, lead-time reduction, technology, responsiveness, etc.).
• Purchasing representation in business SIOP process, ensuring complete visibility of requirements, and forecast to suppliers extending 12+ months.
• Provide coaching / mentoring to buyers and be comfortable with challenging the norm in a positive manner for optimal results.
• Establish or improve rules, cadence, tools, and processes for exception message management and material availability, minimizing inventory while ensuring 100% clear to build objective.
• Drive continuous improvement of systems, processes, and tools that enable the team's ability to meet objectives.
• Negotiate or assist in negotiating supplier contracts that deliver supply security and competitive value.
• Promote the use and application of Lean Manufacturing / Six Sigma continuous improvement tools as part of the culture.
• Partner with leadership team members in executing initiatives and projects to implement the strategic business plan.
• Take a leadership role to ensure dual sources of supply and minimize overall risk.
• Effectively manage supplier and parts transitions to ensure no business disruption.
• Work with corporate Commodity Managers to leverage spending.
• Hold self and team accountable for meeting and promoting the company standards of safety and 5S.

Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities :

Education and / or Experience :

Physical Demands :

The employee is regularly required to stand or walk; use hands to finger; handle or feel objects; and reach with hand and arms.

Work Environment / Conditions :

Safety glasses, or prescription safety glasses with side shields

The above information is intended to describe the general nature of this position and should not be considered a comprehensive statement of duties, activities, responsibilities, and requirements. Additional duties, activities, responsibilities, and requirements may be assigned, with or without notice, at any time. This job description is neither an employment contract nor a promise of work for any specific length of time.

REV Group is committed to a policy of equal employment opportunity. The Company conducts all employment practices without regard to race, sex, color, religion, national origin, age, disability, protected veteran's status, pregnancy, genetic information, sexual orientation, or any other basis prohibited by law. REV Group also undertakes affirmative action to assure equal employment opportunities for minorities and women, for persons with disabilities, and for protected veterans.

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