Procurement Specialist - Electrical

Alexander Dennis; Winnipeg; On-site; CAD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Immediate benefit eligibility

Paid holidays and vacation

On-the-job training

Advancement opportunities

Inclusive workplace culture

Job summary

Alexander Dennis Inc. is seeking a Procurement Specialist to support North American sourcing with a strong emphasis on supplier localization, cost optimization, and ensuring on-time, high-quality supply for the EV500 program.

The role involves negotiating with suppliers, managing risks, and collaborating across functions in a safety-conscious culture. The position can be based in Winnipeg, Canada or Las Vegas, USA, offering travel up to 20% and a comprehensive benefits package.

Qualifications

• Procurement or commodity management experience in manufacturing environments
• Strong sourcing, negotiation and supplier management skills
• Post-secondary education in Supply Chain, Engineering, Business, or STEM
• Willingness to travel up to 20% domestically and internationally

Responsibilities

• Lead supplier localization to reduce cost and lead time
• Support procurement for the EV500 model focusing on electrical commodities
• Lead RFQs, tenders, and auctions to drive pricing and supplier negotiations
• Develop supplier risk management and performance strategies

Skills

Procurement experience

Sourcing & supplier management

Negotiation skills

Analytical thinking

MRP/ERP systems

MS Office / Microsoft 365

Technical aptitude

Cross-functional collaboration

Education

Post-secondary education in Supply Chain

Post-secondary education in Engineering

Professional designation in Supply Chain

Tools

MRP/ERP systems

Microsoft Excel

Microsoft 365

Job description

Alexander Dennis is a global leader in the design and manufacture of double-deck and lightweight buses. Building on 130 years of heritage, we’re leading the transition to zero-emission mobility, with 3,000 zero-emission buses sold to date. Alexander Dennis is a subsidiary of NFI Group, a leader in propulsion agnostic bus and coach mobility solutions. Operating in 10 countries, we’re investing in our people and our communities, with over 31,000 buses and coaches in service around the world.

POSITION SUMMARY

The Procurement Specialist supports North American sourcing activities for Alexander Dennis Inc., with a strong focus on supplier localization, cost optimization, and ensuring on-time, high-quality supply for production—particularly in support of the new EV500 product launch. Leveraging commodity knowledge, along with strong negotiations, supplier management, and analytical skills, this role partners closely with stakeholders and suppliers in a team culture built on safety and integrity.

This position can be based in either Winnipeg, Manitoba, Canada, or Las Vegas, Nevada, USA.

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 invested $15.9 million in 2024)
• Advancement opportunities within our family of companies

WHAT YOU WILL DO

• Lead supplier localization efforts by identifying, qualifying, and developing new suppliers to improve cost, lead time, and commercial advantage
• Support procurement activities for the new EV500 model launch, with a focus on electrical commodities (e.g., harnesses, cables, batteries, and custom electrical systems)
• Lead sourcing activities including request for quotations (RFQ’s), tenders, and auctions to drive competitive pricing, value improvement, and supplier negotiations
• Develop and implement supplier risk mitigation and performance management strategies

WHAT YOU NEED TO BE SUCCESSFUL

• Proven experience in procurement or commodity management within bus, automotive, aerospace, or manufacturing environments
• Strong background in sourcing, commercial negotiation, supplier management, and procurement processes
• Post-secondary education in Supply Chain, Engineering, Business, or a related STEM discipline
• Professional designation in Supply Chain or a related field is considered an asset
• Experience sourcing large electrical commodities or demonstrated technical undertanding of electrical systems preferred
• Experience working with MRP/ERP systems and strong proficiency in Microsoft 365 Suite
• Technical aptitude with the ability to interpret blueprints and collaborate effectively with technical teams on procurement and sourcing matters
• Strong analytical, logical, and methodical problem-solving skills
• Ability to travel domestically and internationally up to approximately 20%
• Flexibility to support global stakeholders across time zones as required

OUR WHY

We exist to move people. Our mission is to design, deliver, and support market-leading bus and motorcoach solutions that are safe, accessible, efficient, and reliable. Our values—safety, quality, integrity, accountability, teamwork, and sustainability—are at the core of everything we do. NFI Group | We Move People - YouTube Leveraging 450 years of combined experience, NFI offers a wide range of propulsion-agnostic bus and coach platforms, including market leading electric models. Through its low- and 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 atwww.nfigroup.com,www.newflyer.com,www.mcicoach.com,nfi.parts,www.alexander-dennis.com,arbocsv.com, andcarfaircomposites.com.

Alexander Dennis is committed to administering all employment matters in accordance with the value we place on fostering an inclusive and welcoming workplace that values the contributions of all team members. We ensure that all employment decisions are based upon merit and comply with applicable employment legislation and requirements. Accommodations are available at all stages of the recruitment process, at the candidates' request.