Senior Buyer

Linamar Corporation • Guelph, ON

20h • CA$85,000 - CA$115,000 • Onsite

About The Position

Working for the Global Director of Capital Procurement, you will be responsible for the procurement and consolidation of capital purchases.

Requirements

• Able to understand options of supply, cost breakdowns and cost analysis, use benchmarking techniques to compare various supplier’s processes and benchmarks.
• Remain constantly informed of macro – economic developments that can affect your commodity. Supply demand impacts, commodity markets, geopolitical issues globally.
• Able to read and interpret engineering drawings and specifications, with the ability to communicate technical information to suppliers and internal staff.
• Communicate with co-workers, customers, and suppliers about operational matters.
• Judge the quality of products. Evaluate quality of service provided by suppliers.
• Ability to work independently but also work in teams with co-workers and suppliers.
• Strong communication skills both internally and externally with suppliers.
• Strong computer skills, including the use of ERPs, spreadsheets and PowerPoint.

Responsibilities

• Contact negotiations including renewals and cancellations.
• Reduction in Linamar’s purchase costs by linking and leveraging spend.
• Develop the sourcing strategy, balancing total cost, quality, and risk.
• Work in a consolidating function, leveraging Linamar’s total spend in categories to maximize the best potential commercial agreements company wide.
• Establish long-term supply agreements with Suppliers.
• Identify potential new sources of supply that offer more competitive.
• Review CapEx reqs for accuracy and required detail in compliance with GOS, PRB and FRB requirements.
• Maintain and improve various systems: Machine Database, Capex Workflow, LCSAs
• Support plants in crisis management with suppliers relating to quality, delivery/capacity short falls.
• Monitor and capture purchasing metrics and supplier diversity spend as required.
• Benchmarking purchases globally.
• Act as liaison between suppliers and plants.
• Participate in PRBs and FRBs reviews as required. Execute assignments given during review in a timely manner.
• Maybe required to perform other related duties as required and/or assigned.

Benefits

• Competitive Compensation
• Employee Benefits package includes but not limited to, Drug, Dental & Vision etc.
• Opportunities for career advancement.
• Discounts for local vendors and events, including auto supplier discounts.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior