New Flyer is North America's heavy-duty transit bus leader and offers the most advanced product line under the Xcelsior® and Xcelsior CHARGE® brands. It also offers infrastructure development through NFI 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

The Purchasing Manager is responsible for managing purchasing activities to ensure timely and accurate planning of material requirements for production, targeting 100% parts availability. The successful candidate will represent the Purchasing Department in cross-functional meetings and lead the execution of the Supplier Performance Measurement Program, driving continuous improvement in on-time delivery and supplier quality.

WHAT YOU WILL DO:

• Create and maintain mutually beneficial long-term partnerships with suppliers to foster feedback and continuous improvement.
• Hire, train, manage, and assign direct work; complete performance appraisals; coach and mentor the Supply Management team towards achieving established goals.
• Assure an effective and stable supply base that meets established goals and strategies that optimize operational stability through improved material planning methods and systems.
• Manage key Quality and Delivery performance metrics and benchmarks that support established goals.
• Manage and optimize supplier performance in achieving continuous improvement in delivery and quality performance within the Supplier Performance Measurement Program.
• Manage the systems and tools needed for material planning and execution, support improvements.
• Ensure material requirements are appropriately planned to support the Master Production Schedule.
• Communicate product requirements to suppliers to ensure supply continuity.
• Coordinate all activities with the Strategic Sourcing team to assure an effective and stable supply base that meets current and future material needs.
• Ensure pricing control and data accuracy within Oracle at the item level to facilitate accurate information for contract bidding and financial reporting purposes.
• Effective liaison with Production, Engineering, Quality, Program Management and Sales & Marketing in support of the master scheduling plan requirements and related build schedule; resolve material supply issues that arise in Production due to supplier nonperformance.
• Support and liaise with Customer Service Parts as necessary to support aftermarket sales initiatives.
• Support and liaise with Customer Service in resolving field acceptance and/or warranty issues due to supplier nonperformance.

Requirements

WHAT YOU NEED TO BE SUCCESSFUL:

• Post-secondary education; completion of Continuing Education programs such as PMAC or APICS
• 3 to 5 years of experience managing a Supply team and an international supply chain in a high volume, dynamic manufacturing environment
• Have an extensive knowledge of MRP systems
• Able to provide leadership in a dynamic and time sensitive work environment
• Management skills with good verbal and written communication skills
• Problem solver with strong analytical and computer skills
• Sense of urgency with hands on approach

Benefits

Benefits

OUR WHY: We exist to move people. Our mission is to design, deliver, and support market-leading bus and motor coach solutions that are safe, accessible, efficient, and reliable.

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Leveraging 450 years of combined experience, NFI is leading the electrification of mass mobility around the world. With zero-emission buses and coaches, infrastructure, and technology, NFI meets today's urban demands for scalable smart mobility solutions. Together, NFI is enabling more livable cities through connected, clean, and sustainable transportation. News and information is available at www.nfigroup.com, www.newflyer.com, www.mcicoach.com, nfi.parts, www.alexander-dennis.com, arbocsv.com, and carfaircomposites.com.

WHY JOIN US:

• Be a part of a team leading the world's electrification of mass mobility
• Competitive Wages and comprehensive benefit package with Immediate benefit eligibility
• Paid holidays and vacation
• Passionate about creating a better product, a better workplace, and a better world
• Inclusive workplace culture that values and empowers team members.
• On-the-job training in a continuous learning environment (we've invested 10.9 million in 2023)
• Advancement opportunities within our family of companies

New Flyer is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity, ensure equitable experiences and are committed to creating an inclusive environment reflective of the communities we operate. Accommodations are available at all stages of the recruitment process, at the candidates' request.