Procurement Specialist

POSITION SUMMARY

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.

Be part of our Las Vegas team, supporting Southern Nevada's transportation and manufacturing industry by producing double-deck buses for customers across North America. As the only facility of its kind in North America, our site is a hub for cutting-edge transit solutions.

WHY JOIN US

• Competitive Wages and comprehensive benefit package with immediate benefit eligibility
• Paid holidays and vacation
• 401K with generous company match
• 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

WHAT YOU WILL DO

• 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

WHAT YOU NEED TO BE SUCCESSFUL

• 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