Buyer

New Flyer; Town of Florida (NY); Hybrid; USD 65,000 - 95,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive wages

Paid holidays and vacation

401K with company match

Immediate benefit eligibility

Job summary

New Flyer, North America's heavy-duty transit bus leader, is seeking a Buyer to support our production needs. This full-time hybrid role, based in Minnesota, will execute the material supply plan and maintain Oracle data integrity to help the business meet targets.

You will develop supplier relationships, manage communications, and resolve supply issues. The ideal candidate holds a bachelor's degree, has 3 years purchasing experience in manufacturing, and is proficient in MS Office and MRP

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in a relevant field or equivalent work experience.
• 3 years of purchasing experience in manufacturing preferred.
• Advanced proficiency in MS Office, especially Excel and PowerPoint.
• Strong knowledge of MRP systems and inventory management practices.
• Excellent time management to handle multiple priorities.
• Innovative problem solver with workable solutions.
• Excellent interpersonal skills; supplier relationships strong.
• Supply Chain Management Designation is an asset.

Responsibilities

• Execute Oracle transactions accurately to maintain data integrity and targets.
• Develop and sustain professional supplier and customer relationships.
• Maintain supplier communication with accurate information to support the business plan.
• Resolve supply-related issues with suppliers.
• Submit engineering documentation to suppliers on time and support first article docs.
• Support traffic personnel in securing required shipment documentation.

Skills

MS Office proficiency

Time management

Problem solving

Interpersonal skills

Education

Bachelor's degree in business, supply chain, or industrial engineering

Tools

Excel

PowerPoint

MRP systems

Inventory management

Job description

Full-Time | Hybrid | Permanent | St. Cloud, MN - Crookston, MN

New Flyer is North America's heavy-duty transit bus leader with various locations in North America. Offering the most advanced product line under the Xcelsior® and Xcelsior CHARGE™ brands. It also offers infrastructure development through New Flyer Infrastructure Solutions™, a service dedicated to providing safe, sustainable, and reliable charging and mobility solutions. Further information is available at www.newflyer.com.

As a Buyer at New Flyer, you will be responsible for executing the material supply plan to support our production needs, ensuring timely supplier communication and collaboration to achieve optimal performance. Your contributions will play a crucial role in advancing our mission of providing sustainable transport solutions.

Key Responsibilities:

• Complete transactions in Oracle accurately to maintain data integrity and ensure that performance targets are met.
• Develop and sustain a professional relationship with suppliers and customers.
• Maintain supplier communication to ensure they have accurate information to support the business plan.
• Resolve supply related issues with suppliers.
• Submit engineering documentation to suppliers on a timely basis and support first article documentation requirements.
• Support traffic personnel in securing required documentation for secure shipment of goods to our facilities.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in a relevant field (e.g., business, supply chain, industrial engineering) or equivalent work experience.
• 3 years of purchasing experience in a manufacturing environment preferred.
• Advanced proficiency in MS Office applications, especially Excel and PowerPoint.
• Strong knowledge of MRP systems and inventory management practices.
• Exceptional time management skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.
• Innovative problem solver with the capability to develop workable solutions and address challenges.
• Excellent interpersonal skills to maintain effective professional relationships.
• Supply Chain Management Designation is considered an asset.

WHY JOIN US:

• Be 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
• 401K with generous company match

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 8.6M in 2022)
• Advancement opportunities within our family of companies.

New Flyer is an EEO/AA/Female/Minority/Disabled/Vets Employer. Accommodations are available at all stages of the recruitment process, at the candidates’ request

NFI Groupis a leading independent global bus manufacturer providing a comprehensive suite of mass transportation solutions. News and information are available at www.nfigroup.com, www.newflyer.com, www.mcicoach.com, www.arbocsv.com, www.alexander-dennis.com, www.carfaircomposites.com and www.nfi.parts.