Commodity Manager

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. In this role, you will lead supplier relationships and sourcing strategies for assigned commodities, focusing on cost reduction, innovation, and performance. You will develop strong supplier partnerships, manage contract negotiations, and ensure compliance with regulatory and internal standards. This position requires strategic thinking, strong analytical abilities, and the capability to influence key business outcomes through effective sourcing decisions.

WHAT YOU WILL DO :

• Develops and executes supply strategies for assigned commodities. Keeps abreast of and suggests implementation of new technologies and innovations brought forth by suppliers to provide cost reductions and product improvements.
• Identifies, selects, and develops suppliers based on the requirements of New Flyer. Considers all aspects of requirements including cost and quality. Develops, manages, promotes, and improves strategic alliances and relationships with suppliers under commodity responsibility. Works to develops effective partnerships with strategic suppliers. Leads resolution of business issues with assigned suppliers as required.
• Manages the Negotiation of all annual pricing, LTA’s and tooling costs with suppliers.
• Keeps informed of market trends and cost drivers relative to materials and components and makes recommendations designed to reduce the costs and improve methods for commodities under his responsibility.
• Performs spend analysis and market testing to identify opportunity areas for cost reduction.
• Conducts regular business and performance reviews with suppliers’ management to assess and evaluate their means of ensuring continuous improvement in quality and cost savings.
• Project manages the evaluation, certification, and implementation of new suppliers.
• Assists the Director, Strategic Sourcing in the preparation of reports and presentations for Senior Management.
• Supports the Sourcing department to ensure Buy America, New York content, DBE Goals and other regulatory compliance.
• Performs Supplier Risk Assessments on assigned suppliers to support company Supplier Risk management program.
• Ensure system costing and pricing is maintained accurately for assigned suppliers. Review PPV.
• Ensures all new parts in assigned commodity area are receiving best pricing
• Support bid pricing group as required with quotations or other supplier price verification for costing of bids.

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 in a manufacturing environment

Strong track record in supplier negotiation and relationship management

Skills :

Excellent analytical, negotiation, and communication skills

Ability to manage multiple priorities in a dynamic environment

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 .