Senior Buyer

1 hour, 56 minutes ago
Full-time
Senior
Operations
Zum

Zum

Zum is the industry leader in student transportation, providing safe, reliable, and sustainable solutions for school districts through innovative technology and electric fleets.

Road & Rail
51-250
$201M raised

Description

  • Develop and implement procurement strategies for fleet parts, tires, fuel, equipment, and shop supplies.
  • Lead vendor negotiations to secure favorable pricing, terms, and service-level agreements.
  • Build and maintain relationships with new and existing vendors to support a reliable supply chain.
  • Implement and manage the company's procure-to-pay (P2P) lifecycle and standard PR/PO processes across locations.
  • Provide direct support to regional teams for fleet parts procurement and emergency sourcing needs.
  • Monitor inventory levels across the company to prevent stockouts and reduce carrying costs.
  • Partner with Maintenance teams on warranty claims and cost recovery from OEMs.
  • Own fleet systems and manage escalations related to telematics, fuel programs, asset compliance, and onboard technology.
  • Hold local and regional teams accountable for daily and weekly compliance of onboard systems such as GPS, cameras, and tablets.
  • Generate and analyze fleet and facilities reports on spend, asset uptime, operational performance, vendor performance, and policy compliance.

Requirements

  • 5+ years of experience in procurement, supply chain, or a related field.
  • Preferred experience in fleet parts procurement, especially in heavy-duty, diesel, or school bus environments.
  • Proven experience implementing and managing Procure-to-Pay (P2P) and PR/PO workflows.
  • Advanced proficiency with Fleet Management Information Systems (FMIS), such as Fleetio.
  • Demonstrated ability to negotiate and drive cost savings through strategic sourcing.
  • Exceptional verbal and written communication skills to influence stakeholders across Operations, Finance, and Maintenance.
  • Ability to implement new processes and procedures in a decentralized environment.
  • Hands-on leadership style with the ability to move between strategy and granular operational tasks.
  • Deep familiarity with SOX and internal controls as they relate to the purchasing function.

Benefits

  • Base salary range of $120,000 to $135,000 per year.
  • Potential additional compensation in the form of bonus, equity, or commissions.
  • Medical, dental, and vision insurance.
  • 401(k) retirement plan.
  • Paid holidays.
  • Wellness benefits.
  • Vacation time.
  • Remote, full-time work arrangement.

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