Buyer, Supply Chain​/Logistics

Join a manufacturing leader with over 50 years of excellence, where every role contributes to building reliable transportation solutions that people depend on everyday across the United States and Canada. At ENC, we prioritize safety, quality, innovation, collaboration, and continuous growth – creating vehicles our teams can take pride in.

Founded in 1975, ENC (ElDorado National – California) is a leading U.S. transportation manufacturer specializing in design, engineering, and end‑to‑end production of heavy‑duty buses, shuttles, and cargo vehicles through a custom‑build, mixed‑model assembly process. Each vehicle is produced in our purpose‑built facility in Riverside, California supporting public agencies and private transportation providers nationwide. We offer one of the industry’s widest portfolios of power options, including 100% battery‑electric, diesel‑electric hybrid, CNG, and clean diesel.

ENC is committed to revitalizing American manufacturing through innovation, customer focus, and the delivery of high‑quality vehicles that keep communities connected, supported, and moving forward.

Location:
Riverside, CA
Salary Range:

Job Summary:

We are seeking a Buyer with procurement experience with an Original Equipment Manufacturer (OEM) procurement within the automotive sector or in service/aftermarket sales. The ideal candidate will have experience in

sourcing and negotiating some of the following: raw materials, electronic components, mechanical components, steel, engines, or wheels/tires. This role will require work with OEM supply chains, cost optimization, supplier management, and inventory control. Strong analytical, problem‑solving, and negotiation skills are essential for success in this position.

This list of duties and responsibilities is not all inclusive and may include other duties and responsibilities, as management may deem necessary from time to time.

• Procure materials in ensuring optimal cost, quality, and delivery.
• Negotiate and manage supplier performance to achieve best value and schedule alignment.
• Oversee the RFQ process, procurement awards, purchase order creation, and goods receipt management.
• Work with Aftermarket sales team to meet customer requirements and meet cost objectives and timing.
• Ensure suppliers meet delivery schedules and promptly address performance issues to avoid delays.
• Leverage advanced Excel tools and ERP/MRP systems to analyze procurement data and provide actionable insights.

• Experience in procurement in any of the following areas: production or aftermarket purchasing.
• Understanding of supply chain operations, contracts, and supplier performance metrics.
• Understanding of Product Lifecycle Management, Project Management, and production control.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel (VLOOKUPs, pivot tables, advanced formulas) and familiarity with ERP/MRP
• Exceptional analytical, problem‑solving, and negotiation skills

• Minimum of a bachelor’s degree from an accredited institution, preference given to business, supply chain or engineering degrees
• Minimum 2-4 years procurement experience in a dynamic environment with preference for automotive procurement or aftermarket purchasing.
• Relationships with Tier 1 and Tier 2 suppliers in the automotive supply chain are desirable.
• This is an onsite position based in Riverside, CA and requires being onsite. Monday-Friday.
• General office environment with work on the plant floor as required.
• Comprehensive benefits package:
  Medical (including FSA & HSA), dental, vision, life and disability insurance, EAP, mental health, and wellness programs
• 401(k) with employer match
• Paid time off and twelve (12) paid holidays
• Employee referral…