About Blue Bird Corporation

Blue Bird (NASDAQ: BLBD) is recognized as a technology leader and innovator of school buses since its founding in 1927. Our dedicated team members design, engineer and manufacture school buses with a singular focus on safety, reliability, and durability. School buses carry the most precious cargo in the world – 25 million children twice a day – making them the most trusted mode of student transportation. The company is the proven leader in low- and zero-emission school buses with more than 25,000 propane, natural gas, and electric powered buses sold. Blue Bird is transforming the student transportation industry through cleaner energy solutions. For more information on Blue Bird's complete product and service portfolio, visit www.blue-bird.com.

JOB SUMMARY

Reporting to the VP, Purchasing, the Manager, Compliance Systems & Analytics role is responsible for overseeing and optimizing the procurement process, managing projects related to purchasing activities, and ensuring compliance with relevant regulations and policies

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Partners with organizations cross functional teams to ensure full compliance with organizational controls, SOX, all of USMCA, Buy America, and other content legislation related to state & federally funded infrastructure
• Develop and maintain Corporate ERP and Purchasing systems and training
• Creates and tracks supply chain success metrics through advanced business analytics
• Identify potential risks in procurement processes and implement mitigation strategies by monitoring external factors that may impact procurement activities.
• Partners with project team to ensure Purchasing and Supplier Quality milestones are met in a timely and accurate fashion
• Implement continuous improvement initiatives to enhance procurement efficiency.
• Represents purchasing and supplier quality in periodic SOX internal and external audits to maintain compliance and proposes any potential changes to SOX narratives in support of purchasing and supplier quality.
• Performs other duties and responsibilities as assigned.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES FOR SUCCESS

• Proven leadership and the ability to develop subordinates and succession plan
• Demonstrated strong project management skills in a high intensity production environment
• Knowledge and experience in the commercial truck/automotive market
• Familiarity and ability to manage compliance with SOX, federal/state regulations, and maintain auditable processes and records
• Ability to analyze big data, analyze trends, and present to track success over multiple metrics
• Excellent written and oral communication skills
• Ability to manage and train Supply Chain business systems
• Ability to perform in high-stress, fast-paced environment
• Proficiency in MS Office applications

BASIC EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE REQUIRED

• Bachelor degree in Business related field
• Minimum of 10 years’ experience working in business, procurement or compliance
• Minimum of 5 years’ leadership experience

PREFERRED EXPERIENCE

• MBA in business related field
• PMP Certification

• Automotive purchasing procurement experience

WE VALUE

• Ability to anticipate and understand customer needs and provide guidance
• Excellent interpersonal and customer relationship skills to handle difficult and sensitive matters.
• Effective communication and ability to communicate complex details in a clear manner.
• Working in a collaborative team and balancing the needs of individual stakeholders while delivering corporate objectives.

INCLUDES

• Continued Professional Development
• Benefits including medical, dental and vision insurance, 14 paid holidays, vacation time and 401k with match

*The specific statements shown in each section of this description are not intended to be all-inclusive.  They represent typical elements and criteria necessary to successfully perform the job.  Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions

Blue Bird® is an equal opportunity employer and makes employment decisions on the basis of merit. We strive to have the best available talent in every job based on the Knowledge, Skills and Abilities each person brings.  Blue Bird is committed to compliance with all applicable laws providing equal employment opportunities. This commitment applies to all persons involved in Company operations and prohibits unlawful discrimination in all forms.

Candidates for this position must be legally authorized to work in the United States and will be required to provide proof of employment eligibility at the time of hire.

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