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Senior Buyer

NFI Parts

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Winnipeg, MB, Canada
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NFI Parts™ is North America’s most comprehensive organization providing parts, technical publications, training, and support for buses and motor coaches. NFI Parts is the parts division of NFI Group, providing replacement parts for New Flyer® transit buses, MCI® motor coaches, ADL buses, ARBOC® vehicles, as well as the product lines for the acquired NABI and Orion parts businesses. Additionally, NFI Parts has extensive cross references for parts that are common with other bus, coach, and cutaway product lines and has a mature supply base and established relationships with over 1,000 suppliers. Further information is available at www.nfi.parts.

POSITION SUMMARY

This position is responsible for executing and optimizing procurement activities, managing supplier programs, and driving improvements in cost, lead time, and service performance. The Senior Buyer leads supplier performance management, supports category strategies through negotiation and demand analysis, and reinforces procurement processes while providing support to Buyers as required.

WHAT YOU WILL DO:

  • Execute the full PO lifecycle including creation, confirmation, tracking, and closure, ensuring alignment with demand and delivery requirements.
  • Manage supplier programs (scheduled orders, stock agreements), adjusting based on demand shifts to mitigate shortages or excess inventory.
  • Negotiate pricing and commercial terms for both day-to-day requirements and competitive bid events; drive competitive cost positions, enforce supplier obligations, and pursue alternatives prior to escalation.
  • Lead supplier meetings and drive resolution of open issues while advancing continuous improvement initiatives.
  • Support the development of strategic supplier agreements in collaboration with Category Supervisors and Managers.
  • Analyze supply and demand trends to proactively identify risks and implement mitigation strategies.
  • Monitor and interpret supplier performance data and KPIs, maintaining a high-performing supply base and initiating corrective actions as required.
  • Provide guidance and support to Buyers, ensuring adherence to standard processes and escalating systemic gaps to the Business Process Manager.
  • Support onboarding and training of new Buyers as required.
  • Collaborate with Inventory Planning and Category Supervisors to align procurement execution with category strategies and inventory objectives.
  • Participate in sourcing activities, providing input on supplier capabilities, risk, and market dynamics.
  • Escalate unresolved supply issues to Supervisors following independent resolution efforts.
  • Ensure compliance with supply agreements, regulatory requirements, and departmental procedures.

Requirements

WHAT YOU NEED TO BE SUCCESSFUL:

  • Post secondary education in Business, Supply Chain Management/Purchasing, or a related field.
  • 3-5 Years purchasing experience or equivalent
  • Knowledge of purchasing processes, negotiation techniques and Material Requirements Planning (MRP).
  • Excel and Word knowledge and experience
  • Excellent verbal and written communication skills
  • Able to multi-task and make quick, effective decisions
  • Negotiations skills.
  • Computer and other equipment related to essential functions

*Travel might be required in this position*

Benefits

WHY JOIN OUR TEAM:

  • Competitive Wages.
  • A continuous learning environment.
  • Ability to advance your career with a growing company.
  • NFI Group has been named a Manitoba Top Employer for 2020 and this is the tenth since the competition was established in 2007.
  • Employee social committee organizes numerous events throughout the year, including summer barbecues, holiday festivities, sporting events and tournaments, and much more.
  • Ongoing employee development through a variety of in-house training initiatives.

HOW TO APPLY

If you would like to apply for this position or know someone who would, please submit a resume.

OUR WHY:

We exist to move people. Our mission is to design and deliver exceptional transportation solutions that are safe, accessible, e­fficient and reliable.

NFI Group is a leading independent global bus manufacturer providing a comprehensive suite of mass transportation solutions. News and information is available at www.nfigroup.com, www.newflyer.com, www.mcicoach.com, www.nfi.parts, www.alexander-dennis.com, www.arbocsv.com, and www.carfaircomposites.com.

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