GILLIG

Buyer

GILLIG$80K — $110K *
Manufacturing & Automotive
Less than 5 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • BA/BS degree or equivalent experience
  • 3+ years in purchasing or supply chain roles
  • Experience with Supplier Managed Inventory Contracts
  • Strong analytical, problem-solving and organizational skills
  • Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite
  • Excellent verbal and written communication abilities
  • Knowledge of lean principles preferred

Responsibilities

  • Maximize Supplier Performance through collaboration
  • Manage multiple priorities effectively
  • Lead initiatives for cost reduction and service improvement
  • Assess risks and resolve supply continuity issues
  • Coordinate with Engineering, Quality Assurance, and Production departments
  • Plan and place purchase orders in a timely manner
  • Identify and integrate new suppliers and technologies

Benefits

  • Company paid medical premiums
  • Generous retirement plan
  • Comprehensive benefits package
  • Flexible schedules based on project needs
  • Inclusive team culture in a stable organization
Full Job Description
ABOUT THE ROLE

Are you looking for a stable company in an industry that supports critical US Infrastructure? Do you want to make a difference every day and join an amazing team of Procurement Professionals that take pride in what we do? Then GILLIG might be the place for you.

We are seeking a driven and detail-oriented Supply Chain Professional with a background in manufacturing or related field. Our Buyers are responsible for planning, negotiating, and purchasing components in support of our manufacturing facility in Livermore, California. The ideal candidate would consistently:
  • Be a team player that excels in maximizing Supplier Performance
  • Expertly manage competing priorities
  • Identify and lead initiatives to reduce cost and increase service
  • Access risk and proactively resolve potential issues with continuity of supply
  • Work closely with multiple departments, including Engineering, Quality Assurance, Production, Sales and Warehouse to optimize GILLIG's Supply Chain and ensure production material is stocked as required
  • Plan and place purchase orders, with appropriate Lead Time for assigned commodities
  • Expedite and resolve issues
  • Identify, evaluate, and integrate new suppliers and technologies
  • Improve operational efficiency in the supply chain
  • Manage supplier relationships and be the point of contact for all supplier issues
  • Investigate, determine root cause, and resolve for inventory and invoicing discrepancies
  • Ensure the continuous improvement of quality, service and total cost in support of our business goals
  • Performs other duties as required

Through individual contributions, established procedures and cross functional influencing, GILLIG's Buyers ensure all materials, services, and supplies are available as required to support GILLIG Production.
BASIC QUALIFICATIONS
  • BA/BS or equivalent work experience
  • 3+ years previous experience in a purchasing or supply chain role
  • Experience with Supplier Managed Inventory Contracts
  • Strong problem-solving skills, organization skills, and attention to detail
  • Strong Microsoft Office Skills (Word, Excel, PowerPoint)
  • Ability to create, analyze and make decisions based off large amounts of data
  • Excellent verbal and written communication skills
  • Previous experience in a Manufacturing Environment
  • Knowledge of lean principles is preferred
  • Proficient in use of Syteline MRP system a plus
WORK ENVIRONMENT
  • Ability to lift 30 lbs.
  • Assignments are complex and broad in scope requiring outstanding creativity, superior initiative, judgment, and leadership
  • Occasional overtime is required
  • Regularly required to sit, stand and walk and occasionally kneel or squat
  • Working environment includes office settings, manufacturing floor, and warehouse
  • Start time: 6:00 AM

EXPECTED COMPENSATION

$80,000 - $110,000/annual salary + bonus + premium benefits

Pay offered may vary depending on multiple individualized factors, including market location, job classification, job-related knowledge, skills, and experience. The total compensation package for this position may also include other elements dependent on the position offered. Details of participation in these benefit plans will be provided if a candidate receives an offer of employment.

Other Duties

Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities and activities may change at any time with or without notice.

About GILLIG

GILLIG LLC is a manufacturer of heavy-duty low-floor transit buses located in Livermore, California, United States. GILLIG was founded in 1890 by Jacob Gillig and is the second largest transit bus manufacturer in North America behind New Flyer. GILLIG offers a range of buses including clean diesel, CNG, diesel-electric hybrid, and battery-electric. The company has over 800 employees and has delivered over 20,000 buses to transit agencies in the United States and Canada.
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