Hiring: Project Manager, Purchasing Company: Blue Bird Corporation Location: Fort Valley, GA Job Posted Time: 2026-09-16 17:01:43 Target Skills & Keywords : Cargo, Microsoft Excel, Microsoft Office, Microsoft PowerPoint, Project Management About the job Experience: •Technical Skills: Managing project scope and workloads, assessing and managing project risk, automating tasks, tracking Key Performance Indicators (KPIs), assessing vendor proposals, working closely with cross-functional teams. •Demonstrated capacity to anticipate and understand customer needs and provide guidance •Excellent interpersonal and customer relationship skills to handle difficult and sensitive matters. •Strong project management skills. Exposure to difficult or complex projects a plus. •Effective communication and ability to communicate complex details in a clear manner. Required Skills: •Project Support/Purchasing Lead: Assist in the daily coordination of project activities. •Plan Maintenance:. Ensure purchases are within project budget. Negotiate payment terms to help manage project cash flow. •Data Analysis: Create and track large data sets, analyze trends, and present to track success over multiple metrics •Documentation Management: Assist in drafting Statements of Work (SOW) per the guidelines of Blue Bird’s Procurement Policy and maintain centralized archives for all project documentation, including meeting minutes and key milestones. •Deliverable Tracking: Monitor project task progress and follow up with team members to ensure adherence. Track project targets, milestones, and deliverables in Elevate. •Stakeholder Communication:. Attend daily and weekly meetings to communicate Purchasing updates to the project core team. •Resource Coordination: Help identify and track resource needs across functional areas to support successful project completion. •Process Improvement: Review internal documents for clarity and support efforts to streamline team communication and reporting processes. Qualifications: •Certifications: Certified Associate in Project Management (CAPM) or similar entry-level credential. Interested candidates, please apply directly through the job posting on company's career page or try via AI auto apply on this platform. Don't miss this opportunity to join a forward-thinking team!