NFI Parts is North America's most comprehensive organization providing parts, technical publications, training, and support for buses and motor coaches. NFI Parts is the parts division of NFI Group, providing replacement parts for New Flyer transit buses, MCI motor coaches, ADL buses, ARBOC vehicles, as well as the product lines for the acquired NABI and Orion parts businesses. Additionally, NFI Parts has extensive cross references for parts that are common with other bus, coach, and cutaway product lines and has a mature supply base and established relationships with over 1,000 suppliers. Further information is available at www.nfi.parts.com.

• Manage the total PO process, from PO creation through to PO delivery to destination and payment to Supplier, while ensuring that delivery dates correspond with demand requirement related to all areas of assigned supply (Parts Inventory, MRO, CSpares or other).
• Proficiency to provide full back up and support to Buyer responsible for Contract Spares (CSpares).
• Work with Inventory Planning/Operations Management to ensure sufficient stock levels to meet demand.
• Facilitates and ensures quick and accurate responses to internal Customers to ensure optimal service to their end Customer.
• Responsible for maintaining Purchasing databases to ensure integrity of system data and provide necessary information to Category Supervisors, Category Managers and other buyers as necessary.
• Identifies opportunities and assists in the creation of sourcing plans that secure supply and minimize supply chain disruptions in accordance with the Category sourcing strategy.
• Maintain and enhance the professional relations with Suppliers and contribute to the competitiveness of the business by optimizing purchases within the respective category.
• Use Scorecard tools to analyze and evaluate Supplier Performance KPI's and work with Suppliers for improvements as required.
• Assist Category Supervisors/Manager with special projects as required.

• Post secondary education in Business, Supply Chain/Purchasing or related, or equivalent experience.
• Experience in Purchasing, Negotiations and MRP.
• Excellent Organizational, verbal and written communication skills.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office (Outlook, Excel, Word, Powerpoint.
• Ability to multitask and make quick, effective decisions.
• Negotiation skills.