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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

We are seeking an experienced and driven Commodity Manager to join our Strategic Sourcing team in Winnipeg, with an initial focus on wire harnesses and electrical components. This is a high-impact, high-visibility role supporting a complex commodity area, where you will drive cost savings, supplier performance, and capacity strategies while helping to advance our overall harness sourcing approach. As you build expertise and demonstrate success, the scope of this role will expand to include additional commodities and broader strategic responsibilities within the sourcing organization. This position is ideal for someone with either direct harness/electrical experience or a strong background in strategic sourcing and cost analysis, who is looking to take ownership of a challenging and evolving portfolio.

WHAT YOU WILL DO:

• Develops and executes supply strategies for wire harnesses and assigned electrical commodities
• Analyze supplier pricing, capacity, and cost drivers to identify savings opportunities and mitigate risk
• Build and maintain data-driven tools and models to support sourcing decisions and improve commodity visibility
• Lead supplier selection, development, and performance management activities
• Establish and maintain strong supplier relationships while holding suppliers accountable on cost, quality, and delivery
• Support capacity planning and allocation of business across suppliers
• Conduct regular supplier business reviews focused on continuous improvement and cost optimization
• Negotiate pricing, long-term agreements (LTAs), and commercial terms as required
• Partner cross-functionally with engineering and purchasing to support new product introductions and design changes
• Ensure accurate system costing, pricing, and PPV tracking for assigned commodities
• Support bid activities through supplier quotations and cost validation
• Support the ongoing development and maturity of sourcing strategies, tools, and processes within the assigned commodity area
• Gradually expand responsibility across additional commodities as expertise and performance are demonstrated

Requirements

WHAT YOU NEED TO BE SUCCESSFUL:

Education:

• University degree in a related field preferred
• Completion of SCMP or relevant purchasing education is an asset

Experience:

• At least 3 years of senior purchasing experience, strategic sourcing or supply chain in a manufacturing environment
• Strong track record in supplier negotiation and relationship management
• Comprehensive experience in Project Management

Skills:

• Excellent analytical, negotiation, and communication skills
• Ability to manage multiple priorities in a dynamic environment
• Exposure to wire harnesses, electrical components, or similar manufactured assemblies is strongly preferred
• Experience driving cost saving initiatives and conducting detailed price/cost analysis

Travel:

• Up to 15%

Benefits

Benefits

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.

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Leveraging 450 years of combined experience, NFI is leading the electrification of mass mobility around the world. With 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 at www.nfigroup.com, www.newflyer.com, www.mcicoach.com, nfi.parts, www.alexander-dennis.com, arbocsv.com, and carfaircomposites.com.

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’ve invested 10.9 million in 2023)
• Advancement opportunities within our family of companies

New Flyer is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity, ensure equitable experiences and are committed to creating an inclusive environment reflective of the communities we operate. Accommodations are available at all stages of the recruitment process, at the candidates’ request.