Sourcing Agent

Sourcing Agent | Utilimaster | Bristol, IN (Main)

Regular Employee

What you’ll do :

As the Sourcing Agent for Utilimaster (An Aebi Schmidt Group Brand) based at our facility in Bristol, IN, you will enjoy spearheading the sourcing of production materials to deliver optimal value to the business.

You will accomplish this through the effective use of your relationship, analytical, and negotiation skills to foster winning relationships with suppliers, serve as a valued business partner to counsel and guide the business and drive continuous improvement.

In addition, you will support business goals related to quality, delivery, technology, and cost of current products, design revisions, and new products while identifying and mitigating potential supply chain risks.

Your schedule will ideally be biweekly hybrid which encompasses a couple days a week in Bristol every other week or as needed.

Core Responsibilities :

Create and guide negotiations with suppliers to ensure a fair cost for parts and design changes

Foster relationships and drive continuous improvement from suppliers in the areas of cost, quality, capacity, delivery, transparency, and service

Partner cross-functionally to understand and monitor business needs

Identify solutions to help improve the purchasing team and supplier performance and service

Gather, examine, and leverage data and analytical tools to identify opportunities and negotiate cost savings

Gain a deep understanding of manufacturing processes and supplier costs for parts to enable fair, consistent, and sustainable pricing for parts

Proactively monitor and manage key supplier performance metrics

Ensure supply continuity and navigate and facilitate solutions when supplier issues occur

Provide solutions and support for the achievement of manufacturing production goals

Identify, transform, and advocate for new business processes

Apply project management principles to new product development, organization and prioritization of work, and process improvement

Ensure that suppliers conform to our terms and conditions

What you need to be successful :

Bachelor’s degree in Business, Materials Management, Finance, Engineering, or Operations. Supply Chain degree, preferred.

3+ years of expertise in a professional procurement role with exposure to a variety of manufacturing processes and commodities, preferred.

Knowledge of all aspects of business operations, including finance, accounting, legal, materials management, engineering, quality, and manufacturing

A track record of performing cost analysis

Proven negotiation skills

Supplier management expertise with a history of maintaining winning supplier relationships

Proficient in Microsoft 365

Ability to travel occasionally up to 20%

Why The Shyft Group?

Our people are our greatest asset, and your success is our success! That’s why we provide comprehensive benefits that support your health, financial security, and work-life balance—so you can thrive both personally and professionally.

• Health & Wellness : Medical, Dental, Vision, HSA / FSA, Wellness Plan
• Financial Security : 401(k) with match, Disability, Life Insurance
• Work / Life & Growth : Educational Reimbursement, EAP, Dependent Care

At The Shyft Group, we don’t just offer benefits—we invest in your well-being. Join us and experience the difference!

Who we are : The Shyft Group

is the North American leader in specialty vehicles, including last-mile delivery vans, work trucks, and motorhome chassis. Our 10 brands—

Utilimaster® ,

Blue Arc™ ,

Royal® Truck Body ,

DuraMag® ,

Magnum® ,

Strobes-R-Us® ,

Spartan® RV Chassis ,

Red Diamond™ ,

Builtmore™ ,

and

Independent Truck Upfitters™ —

are powered by 3,000+ team members across the U.S. and Canada.

Backed by 50 years of innovation and a supportive, entrepreneurial culture, we’re leading the way in electrification and proudly ranked among Fortune’s 100 Fastest Growing Companies.

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 .

The Shyft Group is an E-Verify Employer

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