Our ideal candidate is a self-motivated team player with above average communication and organization skills would be responsible for overseeing the Purchasing activities for two facilities, and assist with a new U.S. facility, with specific responsibilities including the following:

Receive and interview supplier representatives to keep abreast of market developments, issue request for quotes, quotation analysis, negotiate cost and prices, service, quality or other matters.

Establish, track and obtain component PPAP's for new program launches

Ordering and quoting of capital items

Support management and releasing requirements for direct materials.

Develop and investigate new sources of supply, make effective recommendations as to their approval.

Work with Corporate Supplier Quality Manager to develop existing suppliers and new suppliers based on commodity strategies.

Identify cost savings opportunities for commodities, develop and execute to meet or exceed annual target

Maintain effective liaison with all departments concerned to present alternatives offered by supplier's modification of design, standardization of parts or materials.

Expedite and manage constraint plans for supplier delivery problems.

Review and monitor supplier performance data and follow up with regular reviews internally and with suppliers as prescribed

Maintain cost records pertaining to purchasing technical analysis on selected commodities.

Prepare reports on savings realized or proposed and maintain other supporting reports and documents.

Work with Materials Management to ensure appropriate raw material inventories are maintained.

Work with Program Management and Materials Management to efficiently coordinate and introduce ECN's and associated new parts/ numbers into production

Negotiate cost recovery from supplier issues in supplier chargeback claims.

Approve supplier invoices and resolve supplier invoice discrepancies.

Act as a back up to other facility's Senior Buyer

Ensure personal and associate awareness and understanding of ISO 14001 and ISO/TS 16949 (includes ISO 9001) Standards, and company policies and procedures.

During management system audit events provide evidence in support of conformance with applicable standards and procedures, and participate in corrective action activities as necessary.

Minimum of 3-7 years progressive experience in a high volume automotive purchasing role

A post secondary education in manufacturing or business, or equivalent experience.

Experience in paint applications related to processes / systems

Strong business acumen with good understanding of customer measurables

Proficiency with and understanding of ERP /MRP concepts and systems, with preferably TRANS4M program

Computer knowledge in MS Office Package

Ability to work in a fast paced multi-tasked environment.

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