Buyer

New Flyer; Winnipeg; On-site; CAD 52,000 - 78,000; Full time

Job summary

New Flyer, North America's heavy-duty transit bus leader, is seeking a Buyer to manage material supply plans and ensure 100% build-in-station targets. You will process transactions in Oracle, maintain data integrity, and communicate with suppliers to support the business plan.

In this role, you will expedite P.O.s, prioritize orders with customers, and handle routine supplier questions. You will monitor KPIs, foster strong supplier relationships, and contribute to continuous improvement in

Qualifications

• High school diploma plus a minimum of 2+ years of post‑secondary education, ideally in Supply Chain or a related field. A combination of education and relevant experience will also be considered.
• At least 2+ years of Purchasing or Planning experience within a manufacturing environment.
• Basic knowledge of MRP systems and Inventory Planning
• Strong computer skills and ability to work with data
• Experience with Oracle considered an asset
• Strong verbal and written communication abilities
• Ability to work effectively in a dynamic, time‑sensitive environment
• Ability to travel up to 5%

Responsibilities

• Execute daily workload to support PO validity, late orders, and requisitions.
• Expedite POs, collaborate with customers to prioritize results.
• Handle simple to moderately complex tasks with minimal supervision.
• Advise suppliers and internal clients on policy issues.
• Support problem solving and KPI monitoring.
• Maintain data, minutes, and supplier relationships.
• Escalate supply issues to leaders with context.
• Report status of parts delivery in Oracle and MSR.
• Identify underperforming suppliers and support improvement plans.
• Submit engineering docs to suppliers and support first article docs.
• Assist Traffic in securing shipment docs.
• Maintain follow-up system and ensure contract compliance.

Skills

Strong computer skills

Data analysis

MRP systems

Inventory planning

Oracle experience

Verbal communication

Written communication

Travel up to 5%

Education

High school diploma

2+ years post-secondary education in Supply Chain

Tools

Oracle

Job description

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

Buyer is responsible for executing the material supply plan to achieve 100% build-in-station targets (Process Metrics) and inventory goals for assigned suppliers. Accurately completes transactions in Oracle to maintain data integrity and achieve performance targets. Maintains clear communication with suppliers to provide accurate information that supports the business plan. Operates professionally and ethically in all aspects of the role. Manages easy to medium complex suppliers but could be assigned more strategic suppliers with support for complex situations.

WHAT YOU WILL DO:

• Completes daily workload accurately and on time to support targets for P.O. validity, past-due and planned late orders, MRB, requisitions, P.O. creation, UORs, variances, and matching holds.
• Expedites P.O.s, collaborates with customers to prioritize and achieve optimal results, manages P.O.s according to guidelines, and utilizes different P.O. types.
• Handles simple to moderately complex tasks with minimal supervision while effectively addressing questions about existing policies and processes.
• Advises suppliers and internal clients on issues and demonstrates sound judgment in routine matters by applying explicit rules.
• Supports problem-solving efforts, understands key supply chain concepts, participates in meetings to address issues, and maintains updates to data and minutes. Conducts defined work assignments Knows when to elevate issues with suppliers and stakeholders to ensure optimal outcomes.
• Maintains a positive attitude as an active participant, respects defined schedules, and proactively advises on roadblocks and their impacts with relevant references, dates and source locations. Monitors and responds to basic KPIs to drive performance improvements.
• Develops and sustains professional relationships with suppliers and internal customers to ensure proper execution of assigned tasks.
• Identifies supply-related issues, escalates concerns on parts that will not meet need dates, and flags them for visibility.
• Reports the status of parts delivery in Oracle and MSR to support leads during daily parts meetings and helps set plant priorities.
• Identifies underperforming suppliers, works with the manager as needed, and supports supplier improvement plans.
• Submits engineering documentation (new part releases or changes) to suppliers in a timely manner and supports first article documentation requirements.
• Supports Traffic personnel in securing documentation for the shipment of goods (e.g., Bills of Lading, Customs and Duty, WHMIS, MSDS, or other governmental documents as needed).
• Maintains a follow-up system to resolve open issues with stakeholders, ensures supplier contract compliance, fosters strong relationships, and keeps detailed records of supplier feedback

• High school diploma plus a minimum of 2+ years of post‑secondary education, ideally in Supply Chain or a related field. A combination of education and relevant experience will also be considered.

• At least 2+ years of Purchasing or Planning experience within a manufacturing environment.

• Basic knowledge of MRP systems and Inventory Planning
• Strong computer skills and ability to work with data
• Experience with Oracle considered an asset

• Strong verbal and written communication abilities
• Ability to work effectively in a dynamic, time‑sensitive environment

• Ability to travel up to 5%