Buyer

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. NFI Parts maintains extensive cross-references for parts and has established relationships with over 1,000 suppliers. Learn more at www.nfi.parts.

POSITION GOAL: 

This position is responsible for developing and executing buying strategies to reduce costs, reduce lead times, improve supplier service and assure an effective Source to Pay process. The Buyer is responsible for ensuring the best total cost is achieved, along with the best possible lead times and overall quality to achieve our customer service goals.

WHAT YOU WILL DO

• Execute the full PO lifecycle including creation, confirmation, tracking, and closure, ensuring alignment with demand and delivery requirements.
• Maintain accurate purchasing data in ERP systems, including timely updates to PO notes, dates, and supplier commitments.
• Respond to internal customer inquiries and pricing requests in a timely and professional manner.
• Identify and escalate supplier delivery issues and obsolescence risks, validating supplier commitments and obligations prior to escalation.
• Prioritize urgent requirements and expedite supply to meet customer commitments.
• Support cost management efforts, including negotiating with suppliers to mitigate cost increases where appropriate.
• Monitor supplier performance using established dashboards and scorecards, supporting improvement initiatives to maintain a reliable supply base.
• Collaborate with Inventory Planning to ensure appropriate stock levels and proactively flag supply risks.
• Maintain effective working relationships with suppliers and internal stakeholders.
• Support team activities, including assisting peers and participating in cross-functional meetings as required.
• Follow departmental processes and procedures, contributing to continuous improvement efforts.
• Assist Category Supervisor/Manager with special projects as required.

• Post secondary education in Business, Supply Chain Management/Purchasing, or a related field.

• 1-3 years of experience in procurement, purchasing or supply chain management.
• Knowledge of purchasing processes, negotiation techniques and Material Requirements Planning (MRP).
• Strong organizational skills, alongside effective verbal and written communication capabilities.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite (Outlook, Excel, Word, PowerPoint).
• Experience with ERP system is a plus.
• Ability to multitask and make quick, effective decisions.

*Travel might be required in this position*

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 along with tuition subsidies for courses at outside institutions.

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.