Buyer

Multimatic • Newmarket, ON

5d

About The Position

Multimatic is a global enterprise supplying engineered components, systems and services to the automotive industry. The company's success has been fueled by its ability to attract and motivate a team of highly skilled and passionate individuals who want to make a difference. With expanding facilities around the world, including in Canada, the US, the UK, Germany, Mexico, Japan and China, there is always room in Multimatic's growing team for people who share a dedication to technical excellence, quality and enthusiasm. This job posting is for an existing vacancy.

Requirements

• Completion of a college diploma or a university degree.
• A professional designation in either Materials or Purchasing ( i.e. CPIM; C.P.P.; Plog).
• Additional experience may be substituted for some of the above.
• 3-5 years purchasing experience in a manufacturing environment that may be similar to the automotive industry.
• Demonstrated ability to work cooperatively with suppliers.
• Good working knowledge of purchasing and MRP systems (Knowledge of SAP an asset).
• Excellent problem solving techniques and methods.
• Ability to interact with all levels of employees both within the organisation and with customers, suppliers, sub-contractors, engineers, etc.
• Computer skills in the area of word processing, spreadsheets, databases and project management.

Nice To Haves

• Knowledge of SAP an asset

Responsibilities

• Source and negotiate price and delivery for assigned Ride Dynamics parts, projects, supplies, or services.
• Issue purchase orders, releases or contracts for them subject to the authorization of the Purchasing Manager and General Manager as required.
• Act as the Program Manager for all Purchasing activities as it relates to assigned Programs.
• Able to manage New Launches and Operational Purchasing with supervision.
• Work with fellow buyers and management to continuously develop the existing supplier base using tools such as direct negotiations, VA/VE and long term agreements.
• Develop new suppliers for existing parts both domestic and international that can add value to DS.
• Gather, analyse, and effectively present supplier data.
• Data entry and report generation for APQP purposes (e.g. customer and department purchase orders, quoting, FSS cost tracking, engineering changes, etc).
• Follow all departmental and general procedures where applicable.
• Perform other duties as assigned by the General Manager and/or Department Manager.
• Abide by all company safety rules, responsibilities, policies, and procedures including the legislative requirements of the OHSA.
• Work in compliance and conform to the Environment and ISO 14001 and IATF 16949 standards.
• Adopt and practice Kaizen principles; participate in Kaizen and GEAR activities.

Benefits

• Recruitment-related accommodations for disabilities, are available upon request throughout the recruitment and assessment process for applicants with disabilities.

What This Job Offers

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