Manager, Purchasing

About Us

Highland Electric Fleets’ electrification-as-a-service (EaaS) model aims to make electric school buses and other clean heavy duty vehicles attainable for every district across the US and Canada. Our turnkey solution tackles financing, vehicle procurement, infrastructure upgrade and maintenance to create a reliable and affordable fleet for our customers.

We know that cleaner buses create healthier communities and it’s our mission to eliminate the barriers to better student health and cleaner air - just 10 electric buses will reduce the pediatric asthma risk for 1,500 students!*

We are looking for candidates that want to help support this mission…

*Source: American Journal of Respiratory and Critical Care Medicine. Based on estimates for Highland customer with large fleet

Summary

Reporting to the Sr. Manager, Planning & Logistics, the Manager, Purchasing is responsible for

leading the purchasing activities at Highland.

This person will assist the Sr. Manager, Planning & Logistics with converting supply plans into purchase orders, developing and implementing a procure-to-pay process, and driving on-time delivery for equipment. This individual will be responsible for acquiring and maintaining proficiency in NetSuite procurement modules.

Responsibilities will also include gathering quotations, placing PO’s, and driving on-time delivery for service parts. This individual will monitor and report on delivery schedules and overall supplier performance to KPI’s.

• Executing purchase orders based on the supply plan (monthly) established by the Executive Sales & Operations Planning process (SOP).
• Perform purchasing activities and managing supplier on-time delivery for Fleet Operations and R&D.
• Prepare purchase orders for capital equipment, project expenses, and R&D.
• Super-User for NetSuite Advanced Procurement modules and Process Owner for procure-to-pay at Highland.
• Develop and communicate action plans for resolving delivery issues, receiving, and on-time payment to suppliers.
• Assist in the configuration and implementation of ERP system modules for purchasing and supply planning.
• Continuously improve purchasing and planning processes through automation, standard work (procedures), and visual management.

• Bachelor’s degree in supply chain, business administration, finance or related discipline

• 5+ years of experience with purchasing/planning in a service and/or manufacturing environment.
• Experience working in technology-intensive environments; strong negotiation and analytical skills
• Data driven approach to problem-solving
• Confident, high energy, self-motivated and a team player
• Ability to operate in a fast paced, innovative, dynamic team
• Technical knowledge of purchasing, logistics, planning
• ERP systems knowledge and experience
• Proficient in presenting using Google & Microsoft 365 tools
• Ability to organize, prioritize, and execute multiple unrelated tasks and to clearly communicate task status (verbal and written)
• Ability to work with little supervision and thrive in a deadline driven, fast paced environment; proactive, systemic, and detail oriented in addressing challenges; passion for accelerating success and driving change

What You Can Expect from Highland:

· Competitive base salary and performance-based bonus program

· A supportive, highly collaborative, team-oriented environment

· Opportunities to make a difference, be heard, add value, and be recognized

· Growth and development with a leader in this new and exciting industry

· Ability to work with bright, innovative, and forward-thinking colleagues

· Health, Vision, and Dental coverage for employees & their dependents

· Life insurance, public transportation assistance

· Generous Paid Time Off

· 401(k) program and company match

Highland Electric Fleets provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, or genetics. In addition to federal law requirements, Highland Electric Fleets complies with applicable state and local laws governing nondiscrimination in employment. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation, and training.