Buyer (Powertrain)

Linamar Corporation • Guelph, ON

1d • CA$57,000 - CA$87,500

About The Position

Reporting to the Purchasing Supervisor, this role is responsible for the continuous improvement of purchasing strategies contributing to corporate profitability and operational success. Striving for cost improvements while maintaining high quality and on time delivery. Focus will be on assigned commodities supporting Current Production and/or New Product development needs.

Requirements

• Post-secondary education in Business, Materials Management or related field or equivalent work experience.
• Use computer applications and communications software as needed. Create spreadsheets for tracking inventory, planning ordering schedules and calculating costs for purchases.
• Excellent knowledge of Excel and other Microsoft Office Products

Nice To Haves

• PMAC or minimum two years equivalent experience in purchasing and/or production planning/inventory control is considered an asset.
• Extensive experience in powertrain, engines, wheels/tires commodity.
• Ability to read basic blue print drawings considered an asset.
• AS400/ IFS / MRP experience.
• Well-developed supply chain experience with strengths in negotiations, vendor management and strategic vision.
• Knowledge and experience operating within global supply chains.
• Solid understanding of commodity management principles and appropriate commodity cost drivers.
• Ability to break down the cost of goods to ensure best price is achieved without compromising quality.
• Ability to work independently, and in teams with co-workers to ensure effective forecasting, product distribution and marketing. Collaborate with other departments and other Supply Chain team members to make forecasts and build inventories that are compatible with Linamar’s sales strategies and budgets.
• Engage in continuous learning to keep up-to-date information on new products and market trends, and to operate new automated sales and inventory management systems. Learn through daily work experience, by reading trade publications and by talking with co-workers, colleagues and suppliers.
• Flexible/adaptable to ever-changing priorities.
• Ability to rapidly respond to unforeseen developments and initiate actions to reduce adverse impacts to production schedule.

Responsibilities

• Determine or negotiate contract terms and conditions, award supplier contracts or recommend contract awards.
• Compare costs of purchasing options which differ in prices, discounts, rebates, shipping charges, customs fees and currency exchange rates. Consider cost implications of suppliers' policies for minimum and mixed orders.
• Analyze monthly sales for current and past years to identify seasonal variations in sales. Also calculate year-to-date sales, average inventory levels, inventory turnover rates and order fill rates to diagnose purchasing and distribution problems.
• Negotiate contracts and resolve disputes with suppliers to achieve long term win-win relationships. Includes negotiating terms with new suppliers and changes to long term agreements with existing suppliers.
• Evaluate quality of service provided by suppliers. Assess benefits and drawbacks of carrying particular products and partnering with particular suppliers.
• Track, Monitor and control prices of materials and cost changes in accordance with market and global changes.
• Support and maintain department lean initiatives as set out in LPS system requirements.
• Maintain department 5S requirements.
• Generate, maintain and publish monthly reports and databases as required (commodity tracking, cost savings, supplier scorecards etc.).
• Manage supply base by establishing and maintaining measurable performance metrics for all of procurement to ensure total cost.
• Locate data in a variety of forms such as invoices, shipping receipts, special order request forms and new product information sheets. Obtain data such as universal product codes, product descriptions and specifications, prices, discounts, taxes, and comments about suppliers and merchandising methods.
• Provide follow up on purchased items with suppliers as required.
• Perform other tasks/projects as assigned.

Benefits

• Competitive Compensation
• Employee Benefits package includes but not limited to, Drug, Dental & Vision etc.
• Opportunities for career advancement.
• Sustainability Counsel
• Community based outreach supporting both local and global initiatives and charities.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: Associate degree