Come grow with us by joining our team as a Purchasing Manager!  As a pivotal player in our company, you'll lead and inspire a team of Purchasing Clerks dedicated to delivering exceptional service and maintaining our customer commitments. In this dynamic role, you will drive the sourcing strategy for critical parts used in our customer service units, ensuring seamless communication with our sales and warehouse teams.

You'll be at the forefront of managing procurement costs, optimizing supplier delivery performance, and enhancing internal and external communications. Your efforts will directly support our nationwide warehousing and logistics strategy, making you a key contributor to our success.

Who is Model 1, formerly known as Creative Bus Sales?

Since we got our start in 1980, Model 1 Commercial Vehicles has grown to become the nation’s largest dealership, representing more than 20 top manufacturers across the U.S. And we did it all by listening to and investing in customers like you.  Customers who want more than a dealer. Customers who want a partner in creative solutions to the challenges you face today, and visionary thinking for what’s next.

It’s the strength of our relationships – both with customers and manufacturers – that allows us to keep a finger on the pulse of what you need and what’s possible to not just source but create together. Whether it’s custom-built vehicles or alternative fuel and electric vehicle (EV) options, you’ll have a partner from challenge all the way through solution and beyond.

Our Core Values: At Model 1, we are committed to living our core values:

• Solving Problems: Trust what you know.  Work together to find solutions.  See every angle and figure it out.
• Setting the Tone: Establish the mood that puts others at ease.  Be the person that you’d want to interact with – approachable and transparent.
• Drive Forward: Keep your eyes up to see what’s ahead.  Imagine better methods.  Seize opportunities.  Move the business and the market, meaningfully.
• Find Balance: Match your energy at work to your energy with family, friends, and community.  Decide and align your priorities.  Pour into yourself and those around you.
• Own It: Take the extra step.  Fix issues when they come up.  Care from start to finish.  Do the right thing, every time.

What You Will Gain

• Competitive benefits including health insurance, paid holidays, and vacation pay
• Continuous training to provide you the opportunity to develop your full potential and be a true business partner
• Access to an expansive network of mentors and networking opportunities
• Top quality technology to assist in your daily responsibilities to allow for more efficiencies to deliver outstanding customer service

Below is an overview of the duties and responsibilities you would take on in this role:

Purchasing:  Perform expert-level purchasing duties, source quality products at the best prices, and manage daily reports and internal order requests for all locations. 

Team Management: Oversee day-to-day operations of the purchasing department, including hiring, training, and staff performance management.

Project Leadership: Identify, initiate, and lead projects to acquire and develop sourcing opportunities by analyzing historical data and production schedules.

Policy & Procedure Support: Assist senior management in creating and implementing purchasing policies and procedures, ensuring compliance and proper documentation.

Supplier Management: Build and maintain strong supplier relationships, evaluate supplier quotes and services, and manage part pricing in the Dealer Management System (DMS).

Process Management: Ensure proper ordering procedures are followed, including stock ordering, purchase order linking, and verification. Process warranty requests, manage internal parts & labor lists, and handle inventory transfers.

Data & Documentation Integrity: Maintain data accuracy and integrity in purchasing, including supplier contact information and part creation.

Customer & Supplier Relations: Ensure customer satisfaction and manage supplier relationships, including initiating RMA processes where appropriate.

Continuous Improvement: Identify and develop opportunities for process improvement, manage and complete assigned projects, and assist with problem-solving related to purchasing.

Additional Duties: Perform other responsibilities as assigned.

Minimum Job Requirements:

• Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration, Supply Chain Management, or a related field
• 5+ years in a Managerial role leading a team of 10+ professionals
• Strong understanding of commonly used concepts, practices, and procedures in Purchasing or Supply Chain Management
• Proficiency in analyzing data to make informed procurement decisions and manage departmental reporting effectively
• Advanced skillset in Excel
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills to interact with internal teams, suppliers, and stakeholders
• Ability to manage projects, prioritize tasks, and meet deadlines.
• Familiarity with procurement software and tools and experience with inventory systems
• Must demonstrate the ability to operate with high independence and make informed decisions with minimal supervision
• Highly organized and detail-oriented with a proven track record of managing tasks accurately and responsibly.
• Professional demeanor with a cooperative attitude, capable of maintaining positive working relationships and handling sensitive situations with diplomacy.

Preferred Qualifications:

• 3+ years of experience in purchasing and sourcing or supply chain management

Company retains the sole discretion to change the duties of the position at any time.