Procurement Specialist

Alexander Dennis • Las Vegas, NV

194d

About The Position

We're looking for a driven Procurement Specialist to support North American sourcing for our EV E500. In this role, you'll lead supplier negotiations, ensure 'Buy America' compliance, and help deliver cost-effective, high-quality components to meet our production goals. Be part of a dynamic team driving innovation in sustainable transport.

Requirements

• Minimum Three (3) years experience in a similar role within bus, aerospace, manufacturing or automotive sector
• Professional qualification in Purchasing or Supply Chain or a relevant business degree preferred
• Experience with writing contracts, contractual language, and principles is an asset
• Strong working knowledge of Materials MRP/ERP Systems
• Strong working knowledge of Word, Excel, PowerPoint and Outlook is a must
• Quality and/or Supplier Management background with technical experience
• Technical Degree or Diploma from recognizable institution
• Relevant work experience in a similar role
• Knowledge of supplier quality management and improvements
• Supplier Auditing Experience
• Proficient at reading engineering drawings / specifications etc.
• IT savvy with strong knowledge of Word, Excel, Power Point and Outlook

Responsibilities

• Designing and implementing Request for Quotation (RFQ’s), tenders and auctions as appropriate
• Developing risk management strategies for targeted suppliers and commodities
• North American Bill of Material (BOM) reviews for supplier and cost correctness in conjunction with 'Buy America' requirements
• Maximizing supplier competition and collaboration opportunities as appropriate
• Delivering target cost reduction and value improvement opportunities
• Supplier commercial negotiations
• Maintaining and developing relationships with all key stakeholders
• Ensuring effective management of assigned suppliers’ performance
• Identifying, introducing and developing new suppliers for commercial gain
• North American supplier set up completions
• North American price change form completions
• Work in compliance with Alexander Dennis global commodity strategy
• Invoice Price Query reconciliation support & escalation point
• Other tasks as assigned by management

Benefits

• Generous salary package – we reward our people at the level they deserve
• A 37-hour working week, with flexible working options, giving you that much needed work/life balance
• Ongoing employee development through a variety of in-house training initiatives along with tuition subsidies for courses at outside institutions
• Annual leave entitlement which increases with tenure
• 401(k) plan with company match to help you save for the future

What This Job Offers

• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: Bachelor's degree
• Number of Employees: 1,001-5,000 employees