Category Supervisor

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 product lines for acquired NABI and Orion parts businesses. NFI Parts has cross references for parts common with other bus, coach, and cutaway product lines and relationships with over 1,000 suppliers.

Position Summary

The Category Supervisor is responsible for the supervision, coaching and support of a team of buyers or coordinators assigned to a specific category of parts, while taking primary ownership of supplier relationships and strategies that ensure best overall cost, performance, quality and availability to meet customer service level expectations.

• Lead all aspects of the procurement process for an assigned category including supplier performance, cost management, strategic negotiations and agreements.
• Supervise and develop Category Team members, providing leadership, performance management and coaching.
• Establish and achieve category goals as assigned by the Category Manager (e.g., savings targets, supplier consolidation, rebates and programs).
• Fully knowledgeable and responsible for covering the buying functions and tasks as required.
• Collaborate with the NFI Parts Sourcing team to minimize customer impact due to obsolescence and supply constraints.
• Play an active role in limiting and resolving ICU level escalations and minimizing CCARE level escalations.
• Be the main point of contact for suppliers to build strong relationships while leveraging synergies with Production business units to meet cost and performance objectives, while maintaining a collaborative approach to continuous improvement with the supply base.
• Work closely with Customer Service and Business Development to identify new business opportunities, develop plans, and assist in development of supplier agreements to support new initiatives.
• Lead the Category team in monitoring and reporting KPIs and Supplier Scorecards to support category performance.
• Lead cross-functional efforts to implement supplier performance programs to meet NFI Parts objectives.
• Develop and present quarterly Category Review results and observations.
• Assist in developing category objectives for the Department annual operating plan.
• Conduct supplier site visits and attend trade shows as required.
• Collaborate with cross-functional areas to ensure optimal supply chain performance and service levels.
• Other related duties as assigned.

• High School Diploma or equivalent.
• Experience in supply chain, procurement, or strategic sourcing.
• Prior leadership experience.
• Strong leadership skills with excellent written and verbal communication, self-motivation, and strong organizational and analytical abilities.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office (intermediate to advanced Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook, Word).
• Knowledge of Oracle is an asset.
• Ability to travel approximately 5%.

• Competitive wages.
• A continuous learning environment.
• Opportunity to advance your career with a growing company.
• Employee social committee organizes events throughout the year, including summer activities and holiday celebrations.

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

NFI Group is a leading independent global bus manufacturer providing a comprehensive suite of mass transportation solutions. For more information about our brands, visit our corporate sites.