We currently have an exciting opportunity to join our team as a
Corporate Buyer, based out of our Technical Centre location. The Corporate Buyer will report to the Corporate Procurement Manager.
Our ideal candidate:- Has five or more years of experience in Automotive Purchasing
- Has post-secondary education in Business Management, Purchasing, or Materials Management
- Understands Automotive Supplier and Customer expectations and requirements
- Understands the various aspects of the Materials Department
(Purchasing, Customer Service, Shipping, Storage, Production control)
- Will lead the Advanced Purchasing APQP Process for all assigned Programs
- Is responsible to source all new components/raw materials in accordance to Program timing
- Is able to support Supplier Program launch meetings & resolve any potential commercial issues
- Can identify, evaluate & implement cost down opportunities related to Direct Materials/MRO
- Is able to lead the negotiation process of all current and new contract agreements
- Will support reviews with major suppliers, adopting new & creative strategies to decrease costs
- Can support the Plants as required in the escalation of Supplier Quality & Delivery issues
- Is able to work with the Sales Team to quote and support all new business opportunities
- Has excellent computer skills including all Microsoft Office applications & ERP/MRP systems
- Has superior interpersonal skills and the ability to work collaboratively
- Takes initiative and is able to identify areas for opportunity
- Has excellent verbal and written communication skills
Job Details: Salary Range: $80 - 100k annually.
Employment Type: Full-time
Work Location: 60 Washburn Drive, Kitchener, Ontario (on-site)
Hours of Work: 8 a.m. - 5 p.m. Monday to Friday
Job Vacancy: This posting is to fill an upcoming open position
Please note that we use artificial intelligence (AI) tools in our candidate screening and recruitment process.
