Buyer

New Flyer is North America's heavy-duty transit bus leader with various locations in North America. Offering the most advanced product line under the Xcelsior® and Xcelsior CHARGE™ brands. It also offers infrastructure development through New Flyer Infrastructure Solutions™, a service dedicated to providing safe, sustainable, and reliable charging and mobility solutions. Further information is available at www.newflyer.com.

POSITION SUMMARY

Reporting to the Purchasing Manager, as a Buyer, you will be responsible for executing the material supply plan to achieve 100% build in station target for suppliers in a timely manner. You will maintain supplier communications to ensure they have accurate information to support the business plan.

WHAT YOU WILL DO:

• Completes transactions in Oracle accurately to maintain data integrity and ensures that performance targets are met.
• Develops and sustains a professional relationship with suppliers and customers.
• Resolves supply related issues with the supplier and escalates concerns on parts that will not meet need date.
• Reports status of parts delivery in Oracle to support the Leads at the daily parts meeting and helps set plant priorities.
• Identifies suppliers that are underperforming and works with the Lead to have suppliers create improvement plans.
• Submits engineering documentation to suppliers on a timely basis and supports first article documentation requirements.
• Supports traffic personnel in securing required documentation for secure shipment of goods to our facilities.
• Works with staff in other departments to complete tasks, resolve problems and support process improvements.

WHAT YOU NEED TO BE SUCCESSFUL:

• Three years of Purchasing or Planning experience in a manufacturing environment.
• Strong knowledge of MRP systems and inventory planning, MS Office, Oracle, and Excel skills are required.
• Innovative problem-solver who can generate workable solutions and resolve complaints.
• Motivated self-starter with high level of initiative.
• Excellent interpersonal skills combined with a professional attitude to provide and maintain excellent customer service.
• Strong time management skills and ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.
• University or college graduate in Supply Management would be considered an asset.

WHY JOIN OUR TEAM:

• Competitive wages and a comprehensive benefits package.
• 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 are available at www.nfigroup.com, www.newflyer.com, www.mcicoach.com, www.arbocsv.com, www.alexander-dennis.com, www.carfaircomposites.com and www.nfi.parts.