Strategic Sourcing Business Analyst

New Flyer • Winnipeg, MB

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About The Position

NFI is a leading global bus manufacturer of mass mobility solutions under the brands New Flyer® (heavy-duty transit buses), MCI® (motor coaches), Alexander Dennis Limited (single and double-deck buses), Plaxton (motor coaches), ARBOC® (low-floor cutaway and medium-duty buses), and NFI Parts™. NFI currently offers the widest range of sustainable drive systems available, including zero-emission electric (trolley, battery, and fuel cell), natural gas, electric hybrid, and clean diesel. In total, NFI supports its installed base in our buses and coaches around the world. Further information is available at www.nfigroup.com.
POSITION SUMMARY This position works closely with Business Manager – Strategic Sourcing in preparing analysis and management presentations related to material cost and contract margins, financial forecasts, and compliance. The Strategic Sourcing Business Analyst will support the Business Manager in the maintenance of a Compliance Registry, and in coordinating various compliance activities. From time to time, this position will be assigned to do in-depth analysis and scoping of potential projects and be assigned to facilitate and coordinate certain designated Sourcing team initiatives.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in business (or equivalent), education or equivalent experience in supply chain management, procurement, or finance is an asset
• Prior experience with general Supply Management process and procedures
• Knowledge of financial statements and accounting practices to effectively prepare forecasts, budgets, and other reports of Sourcing performance • Prior experience with strategic sourcing activities and Supplier Relationship Management practices
• Strong proficiency in Excel and ERP system data management
• Excellent attention to detail to produce accurate information

Nice To Haves

• Experience with Oracle, SQL, and Power BI is an asset

Responsibilities

• Prepare management reporting and analysis as requested or required to support Sourcing leadership in carrying out duties across the NFI Group Inc.
• Coordinate and generate data and analysis to support purchase price variance/material cost control analysis, and contract margin analysis and investigations
• Coordinate and generate data and analysis to support financial forecasts and budget requirements as they relate to material cost inflation, surcharges, savings projects and rebates
• Coordinate and generate data and analysis to support compliance activities including but not limited to: Customs (USMCA), Buy America, Buy Canada, etc.
• Maintain the Compliance registry for NFI Group Supply Management (key legal and other recurring compliance requirements)
• Assist in coordination of the Supplier Risk Management process and reporting across the NFI Group.
• Facilitate, and coordinate selected sourcing process improvements, activities and projects as assigned.

Benefits

• Competitive Wages
• 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

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level