Corporate Purchasing - Corporate Buyer

Mitchell Plastics•Kitchener, ON

3d•CA$80,000 - CA$100,000•Onsite

About The Position

Mitchell Plastics is an award-winning and growing Company. Our key strength is that we offer our world-wide Automotive customers a single source alternative for all of their interior automotive plastic part needs. As an Employer, we offer an exciting opportunity for you to be part of our growing "Best In Class" Team in the automotive industry today. We believe that our people are what makes us great and strive to offer our employees opportunities for advancement. Come join our Team, and learn first-hand how you can contribute to our “Innovation Inside”! We have over 2,800 innovative team members, across 7 manufacturing locations throughout North America, who are dedicated to ensuring our position as a global top-tier automotive interior supplier. Our talented team is continually expanding and we are always on the lookout for driven individuals to become a valued part of our success.

Requirements

Five or more years of experience in Automotive Purchasing
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)
Excellent computer skills including all Microsoft Office applications & ERP/MRP systems
Superior interpersonal skills and the ability to work collaboratively
Takes initiative and is able to identify areas for opportunity
Excellent verbal and written communication skills

Responsibilities

Lead the Advanced Purchasing APQP Process for all assigned Programs
Source all new components/raw materials in accordance to Program timing
Support Supplier Program launch meetings & resolve any potential commercial issues
Identify, evaluate & implement cost down opportunities related to Direct Materials/MRO
Lead the negotiation process of all current and new contract agreements
Support reviews with major suppliers, adopting new & creative strategies to decrease costs
Support the Plants as required in the escalation of Supplier Quality & Delivery issues
Work with the Sales Team to quote and support all new business opportunities