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

As a Summer Term Bids Cost and Pricing Assistant at NFI Group, you will gain valuable experience in managing the Request for Quotation (RFQ) processes and assisting in contract execution. You will support the Bids, Cost and Pricing team, focusing on ensuring accuracy of material costs for pricing Bids, Options, and Supplemental Requisition Change Requests (SRCR’s).

WHAT YOU WILL DO:

• Assist in preparing and reviewing RFQs, ensuring accuracy and compliance with company guidelines
• Coordinate communication with vendors, suppliers, and internal stakeholders during the Bids process.
• Support the evaluation and comparison of vendor quotes to assist in decision-making
• Organize and maintain documentation relate to Bids and SRCRs
• Collaborate with team members to support accurate material cost analysis
• Maintain organized records of bids, contracts, and pricing data
• Monitor progress and ensure deadlines are meant for ongoing RFQ and coordination tasks
• Attend Strategy meetings with Sales, Value Applications Engineering and Customer Program Management for Bids, Options and SRCRs to ensure support of Bid/Option pricing requirements
• Facilitate the smooth coordination of team meetings, and project timelines

WHAT YOU NEED TO BE SUCCESSFUL:

• Currently attending a post-secondary program in Business Administration, Supply Chain Management or related program
• Proficiency in MS Office Suite, with advanced skills in Excel
• Ability to work in a fast paced environment, managing and prioritizing workload to meet deadlines
• Process oriented with a strong attention to detail

WHY JOIN OUR TEAM:

• Competitive wages
• A continuous learning environment.
• Ability to advance your career with a growing company.
• NFI Group has been named a Manitoba Top Employer for 2020 and this is the tenth since the competition was established in 2007.
• Employee social committee organizes numerous events throughout the year, including summer barbecues, holiday festivities, sporting events and tournaments, and much more.

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. News and information is available at www.nfigroup.com, www.newflyer.com, www.mcicoach.com, www.nfi.parts, www.alexander-dennis.com, www.arbocsv.com, and www.carfaircomposites.com.