Procurement Specialist - Electrical

Procurement Specialist

Alexander Dennis is a global leader in the design and manufacture of double-deck and lightweight buses. Building on 130 years of heritage, we're leading the transition to zero-emission mobility, with 3,000 zero-emission buses sold to date. Alexander Dennis is a subsidiary of NFI Group, a leader in propulsion agnostic bus and coach mobility solutions. Operating in 10 countries, we're investing in our people and our communities, with over 31,000 buses and coaches in service around the world.

The Procurement Specialist supports North American sourcing activities for Alexander Dennis Inc., with a strong focus on supplier localization, cost optimization, and ensuring on-time, high-quality supply for production—particularly in support of the new EV500 product launch. Leveraging commodity knowledge, along with strong negotiations, supplier management, and analytical skills, this role partners closely with stakeholders and suppliers in a team culture built on safety and integrity.

This position can be based in either Winnipeg, Manitoba, Canada, or Las Vegas, Nevada, USA.

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 invested $15.9 million in 2024)

Advancement opportunities within our family of companies

Lead supplier localization efforts by identifying, qualifying, and developing new suppliers to improve cost, lead time, and commercial advantage

Support procurement activities for the new EV500 model launch, with a focus on electrical commodities (e.g., harnesses, cables, batteries, and custom electrical systems)

Lead sourcing activities including request for quotations (RFQ's), tenders, and auctions to drive competitive pricing, value improvement, and supplier negotiations

Develop and implement supplier risk mitigation and performance management strategies

Review bills of material (BOMs) for accuracy and Buy America compliance

Maintain strong relationships with internal stakeholders and suppliers to support supply continuity and cost targets

Support supplier administration and data integrity in ERP systems, including supplier setup, price changes, and invoice price query reconciliations

Work in compliance with Alexander Dennis global commodity strategy

Proven experience in procurement or commodity management within bus, automotive, aerospace, or manufacturing environments

Strong background in sourcing, commercial negotiation, supplier management, and procurement processes

Post-secondary education in Supply Chain, Business, or a related STEM discipline

Professional designation in Supply Chain or a related field is considered an asset

Experience sourcing electrical commodities or demonstrated technical understanding of electrical systems preferred

Experience working with MRP/ERP systems and strong proficiency in Microsoft 365 Suite

Technical aptitude with the ability to interpret blueprints and collaborate effectively with technical teams on procurement and sourcing matters

Strong analytical, logical, and methodical problem-solving skills

Ability to travel domestically and internationally up to approximately 20%

Flexibility to support global stakeholders across time zones as required

We exist to move people. Our mission is to design, deliver, and support market-leading bus and motorcoach solutions that are safe, accessible, efficient, and reliable. Our values—safety, quality, integrity, accountability, teamwork, and sustainability—are at the core of everything we do.