Bids and Costing Manager

New Flyer Group; Winnipeg; On-site; CAD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in mass mobility solutions seeks a Costing Specialist responsible for managing material costs and supporting pricing for bids. The role involves extensive collaboration with sourcing and sales teams to ensure compliance and accuracy in contract bids. Join a team committed to electrification and sustainable transportation with competitive wages and benefits.

Benefits

Competitive Wages

Comprehensive Benefits

Paid Holidays and Vacation

On-the-Job Training

Opportunities for Advancement

Qualifications

• Experience with Supply Management and procurement principles.
• Financial background related to cost accounting.

Responsibilities

• Manage costing support and analysis for Contract Bid pricing.
• Validate material costs in Bid Submissions.
• Prepare reports for compliance requirements.

Skills

Analytical Skills

Financial Skills

Attention to Detail

Education

University Degree

Financial Post-Secondary Education

Tools

Excel

Job description

POSITION GOAL:

This position is responsible for ensuring accurate material costs are obtained and provided to support the pricing of Bids, Options, and SRCRs. It supports margin analysis at build compared to targets established during Bid or Option pricing and coordinates activities with the Strategic Sourcing team to achieve margin targets. Additionally, this role leads the coordination and compliance with the company's DBE Goals, New York Content, and other contractual commitments.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

1. Manage the completion of all costing support and analysis for Contract Bid pricing submissions by the Sales team.
2. Manage the staff assigned to the Bids and Costing team, ensuring task completion and accuracy.
3. Represent Sourcing at Strategy meetings with Sales, PDM, and CPM for each Bid and Option to support Bid/Option pricing requirements.
4. Validate material costs in Bid Submissions and prepare a bridge to the reference bus material cost.
5. Coordinate with the Sourcing team to receive contract-specific quotations from suppliers.
6. Validate material costs for customer change orders within SRCR timelines.
7. Summarize material costs and supply risks for each contract bid for Sr. Management review.
8. Ensure Contract Specific Quoted Items are purchased at agreed values with Strategic Sourcing.
9. Assist Finance in verifying contract margins and explaining variances from bid costs.
10. Manage compliance of purchasing extended warranties by SR in coordination with Finance and Sales.
11. Prepare contract-specific DBE documents for Bids.
12. Prepare reports for New York Content and other reporting compliance requirements.
13. Monitor and report on Reference bus material cost trends regularly.
14. Ensure all key controls (ICFR) in their area are properly designed and operating.
15. Establish and adhere to policies and processes to meet all regulatory and legal requirements, including quality, environmental, health, and safety programs.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

• University Degree or related training/experience.
• Financial post-secondary education with experience is an asset.
• Experience with Supply Management and procurement principles.
• Financial background related to cost accounting.
• Strong analytical and financial skills.
• High proficiency in Excel.
• Process-oriented with attention to detail.

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.

NFI Group | We Move People - YouTube

Leveraging 450 years of combined experience, NFI leads the electrification of mass mobility globally, offering zero-emission buses, coaches, infrastructure, and technology to meet urban demands for scalable smart mobility solutions. NFI aims to create more livable cities through connected, clean, and sustainable transportation. For more information, visit: www.nfigroup.com, www.newflyer.com, www.mcicoach.com, nfi.parts, www.alexander-dennis.com, arbocsv.com, and carfaircomposites.com.

WHY JOIN US:

• Be part of a team leading the electrification of mass mobility
• Competitive wages and comprehensive benefits with immediate eligibility
• Paid holidays and vacation
• Passionate about creating a better product, workplace, and world
• Inclusive culture that values and empowers team members
• On-the-job training in a continuous learning environment (invested $10.9 million in 2023)
• Opportunities for advancement within our family of companies

We are an equal opportunity employer, celebrating diversity and ensuring equitable, inclusive experiences. Accommodations are available throughout the recruitment process upon request.