Procurement Specialist

Alexander Dennis; Winnipeg; On-site; CAD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading bus manufacturer is seeking a Procurement Specialist in Winnipeg or Las Vegas to support North American sourcing for their EV E500. This role involves supplier negotiations, compliance, and delivering high-quality components. Ideal candidates will have relevant experience in a similar field and strong negotiation skills. This position offers a generous salary package, flexible working hours, and opportunities for employee development.

Benefits

Generous salary package

Flexible working options

Ongoing employee development

Annual leave entitlement

401(k) plan with company match

Qualifications

• Minimum three years of experience in a related role within relevant sectors.
• Strong working knowledge of MRP/ERP systems.
• Experience with writing contracts and supplier negotiations.

Responsibilities

• Lead supplier negotiations and ensure compliance with Buy America requirements.
• Design and implement RFQs, tenders, and auctions.
• Maximize supplier competition and collaboration.

Skills

Negotiation

Supplier relationship management

Risk management

Contract writing

IT literacy

Education

Professional qualification in Purchasing or Supply Chain

Technical Degree or Diploma

Tools

MRP/ERP Systems

Microsoft Office Suite

Job description

Overview

Procurement Specialist

Winnipeg or Las Vegas

We're leading the transition to zero-emission mobility.

Alexander Dennis is a global leader in the design and manufacture of double deck buses and is the UK’s largest bus manufacturer.

At Alexander Dennis, and across NFI and our family of brands, we are helping to save the planet. Through our Sustainability Pledge, which guides our daily actions and long-term planning, we are passionate about creating a better product, a better workplace, and a better world. To learn more about our Environmental, Social, and Governance (ESG) journey check our website. Our diverse, dynamic and resourceful team members embrace challenges every day which makes us the successful international company that we are.

Are you ready to embrace the challenge? Come build the future with us and apply directly to your dream job!

Position Summary

We\'re looking for a driven Procurement Specialist to support North American sourcing for our EV E500. In this role, you\'ll lead supplier negotiations, ensure Buy America compliance, and help deliver cost-effective, high-quality components to meet our production goals. Be part of a dynamic team driving innovation in sustainable transport.

What You Will Do

• Designing and implementing Request for Quotation (RFQ’s), tenders and auctions as appropriate
• Developing risk management strategies for targeted suppliers and commodities
• North American Bill of Material (BOM) reviews for supplier and cost correctness in conjunction with Buy America requirements
• Maximizing supplier competition and collaboration opportunities as appropriate
• Delivering target cost reduction and value improvement opportunities
• Supplier commercial negotiations
• Maintaining and developing relationships with all key stakeholders
• Ensuring effective management of assigned suppliers’ performance
• Identifying, introducing and developing new suppliers for commercial gain
• North American supplier set up completions
• North American price change form completions
• Work in compliance with Alexander Dennis global commodity strategy
• Invoice Price Query reconciliation support & escalation point
• Other tasks as assigned by management

What You Need to Be Successful

• Minimum Three (3) years experience in a similar role within bus, aerospace, manufacturing or automotive sector
• Professional qualification in Purchasing or Supply Chain or a relevant business degree preferred
• Experience with writing contracts, contractual language, and principles is an asset
• Strong working knowledge of Materials MRP/ERP Systems
• Strong working knowledge of Word, Excel, PowerPoint and Outlook is a must
• Quality and/or Supplier Management background with technical experience.
• Technical Degree or Diploma from recognizable institution.
• Relevant work experience in a similar role.
• Knowledge of supplier quality management and improvements.
• Supplier Auditing Experience.
• Proficient at reading engineering drawings / specifications etc.
• IT savvy with strong knowledge of Word, Excel, Power Point and Outlook

Why Join Our Team

• Generous salary package – we reward our people at the level they deserve.
• A 40-hour working week, with flexible working options, giving you that much needed work/life balance.
• Ongoing employee development through a variety of in-house training initiatives along with tuition subsidies for courses at outside institutions.
• Annual leave entitlement which increases with tenure.
• 401(k) plan with company match to help you save for the future.

Our Why

We move people. The world's most precious cargo.

We are driven by our purpose: we move people. Our vision is to lead the evolution of sustainable on-road mass transportation and mobility and our mission is to design, deliver, and support market-leading bus and motor coach solutions that are safe, accessible, efficient, and reliable.

Next Steps

If this sounds like you, and you’re interested in coming aboard, then we would love to hear from you. Please complete our online application form and attach your CV!

We care deeply about being inclusive and we encourage applications from people with diverse backgrounds and experiences.

If you are an internal applicant, you have a responsibility to inform your current line/department manager and local human resources representative before applying for the role.

Due to the volume of vacancies and applications, we would prefer that you submit your application online. If however, you require an alternative method of applying, please give us a call on [phone] or send an email to [e-mail]

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