Zūm · 20 hours ago
Senior Buyer
United States
Full-time
Remote
Mid, Senior Level
$120K/yr - $135K/yr
5+ years expZūm is a rapidly expanding Series E startup with a mission to transform the school transportation industry. The Senior Buyer will oversee the procurement of non-vehicle assets, ensuring optimal inventory levels and cost-effectiveness while managing vendor relationships and supporting operational functions.
ChildrenRide SharingTransportation
Responsibilities
Develop and implement effective procurement strategies to optimize spend on fleet parts, tires, fuel, and equipment
Drive vendor negotiations to secure favorable pricing, terms, and service-level agreements
Proactively cultivate and manage relationships with new and existing vendors to ensure a reliable supply chain
Lead the implementation of the company's new Procure-to-Pay (P2P) and PR/PO processes across various locations
Provide direct support to regional locations regarding fleet parts procurement and emergency sourcing needs
Monitor part inventories across the company to prevent stockouts while minimizing carrying costs
Partner with the Maintenance teams to support locations with Warranty Claims, ensuring maximum cost recovery from OEMs
Support the broader Procurement, Fleet, and Maintenance functions through process improvement and standardization
Serve as the primary owner for Fleet systems and manage local team escalations regarding: Telematics & Management - GeoTab & Fleetio; Fuel Management - Fuel card programs and vendor interfaces; Asset Compliance - Vehicle registrations and title work; Onboard Technology - Cameras, two-way radios, and tablets
Hold local and regional teams accountable for ensuring all onboard systems (GPS, cameras, tablets) are functioning and compliant on a daily and weekly basis
Generate and analyze Fleet & Facilities ad-hoc reports to provide visibility into spend, asset uptime, and operational performance
Monitor and report on vendor performance metrics and compliance with procurement policies
Qualification
Required
5+ years of experience in procurement, supply chain, or a related field
Specific experience in fleet parts procurement (heavy-duty, diesel, or school bus industry) is highly preferred
Proven experience implementing and managing Procure-to-Pay (P2P) and PR/PO workflows
Advanced proficiency in Fleet Management Information Systems (FMIS) such as Fleetio
Demonstrated ability to 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
A hands-on leader who can move between high-level strategy and granular operational tasks
Deep familiarity in executing with the SOX + Internal Controls function when it comes to the purchasing function
Benefits
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Company
Zūm
Zūm has reimagined student transportation— managing every vehicle, driver, passenger, parent, and ride on a single platform.
51-200 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Late StageTotal Funding
$399.58MKey Investors
U.S. Environmental Protection AgencyGICSoftBank Vision Fund
2024-06-04Grant· $32M
2024-04-10Series Unknown
2024-01-31Series E· $140M
Leadership Team
Ritu Narayan
Founder and CEO
Vivek Garg
Co-Founder & COO
Recent News
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