Director, Strategic Sourcing

7 months ago


Winnipeg, Canada New Flyer Full time

Director, Strategic Sourcing

Reporting to the Vice President, Strategic Sourcing, this position is responsible for Supplier Relationship Management, developing and setting global sourcing strategies and leading a team to execute on initiatives to drive down the total cost of materials while supporting continuous improvement in the supply chain performance. This position is a key member of the CCB (Change Control Board) responsible to manage, monitor and report reference bus material cost changes.

WHAT YOU WILL DO:

- Establishes the Corporate global sourcing strategies to build a reliable, cost effective and strong performing supply chain that drives a competitive advantage.
- Mentors, manages, and leads a sourcing team to achieve annual objectives.
- Leads managing strategic supplier relationships through Supplier Business Review Meetings aligning all aspects of supplier performance and cost objectives.
- Directs and manages the negotiation of long-term supply agreements with strategic suppliers to reduce the total cost of ownership.
- Ensures pricing accuracy and data accuracy within Oracle to facilitate accurate information for bidding and financial reporting.
- Directs the team in continuous spend competitive analysis to ensure best pricing across spend categories.
- Oversees the bid costing activities to support pricing meetings as well as all SRCR pricing input requirements.
- Manages compliance with Buy America, New York content, FTA DBE requirements, and other regulatory commitments.
- Project manages the evaluation, approval, and implementation of new suppliers through to a smooth transition to the Supply Team.
- Monitors and reports on system cost and price accuracy and monitors purchase price variances.

WHAT YOU NEED TO BE SUCCESSFUL:

- Post-secondary education in Business, Finance, Engineering and or equivalent combination of education and experience.
- Five to ten years’ experience in global sourcing within a manufacturing environment is required.
- Proven experience in a senior management or leadership role.
- Exceptional analytical and negotiation skills.
- Excellent ability to build and maintain positive working relationships with internal and external stakeholders.
- COM, CSCP, or similar designations would be considered a strong asset.

Up to 15% of travel is required for this position.

WHY JOIN OUR TEAM:

- Competitive wages and a comprehensive benefits package.
- A continuous learning environment.
- Ability to advance your career with a growing company.
- NFI Group was named a Manitoba Top Employer for 2020, the tenth since the competition was established in 2007.
- Employee social committee organizes numerous events throughout the year, including summer barbecues, holiday festivities, sporting events and tournaments, and much more.
- Ongoing employee development through a variety of in-house training initiatives along with tuition subsidies for courses at outside institutions.

OUR WHY:
We exist to move people. Our mission is to design and deliver exceptional transportation solutions that are safe, accessible, efficient and reliable.


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