Buyer

Position Summary

The incumbent reports to the Plant Manager and independently makes decisions with regard to assigned areas of responsibility limited by purchasing policies and procedure guidelines.  Has first level decision-making authority with all matters involving costs, services, and timing with supply base.  Work with supplier base on all purchase components and outside processes. Optimize the use of global bookshelf technology and product families.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

Manage commodity buying through the RFQ and buying processes using negotiation and costing skills to secure the best price, quality and delivery on all new and existing products, in step with Global purchasing. Identify and achieve annual cost downs within the assigned commodities through suppler negotiation and VAVE activity.  Ensure PPAP parts are delivered on time and the Supplier Quality Engineer approves the parts in a timely manner. Manage suppliers purchase order, process quarterly aluminum, currency adjustments and supplier ratings.  Maintain Tool Management Records. Ensure shot reports are maintained in conjunction with supplier. Complete yearly Tool replacement budget submitting recommendations. Support program launch, including design review, ECR processing, PPAP portal entries, PPAP part deliveries, label certifications and packaging. Support Engineering and Quality part changes through CMP. Drive Capital purchases.  Developed transparent tenders, developing multiple sourcing options, working with the Global purchasing manager, supporting auctions as required.   Maintain a solid indirect supply base to Support Catalogue purchases, negotiating costing and delivery, process requisition and orders. Locate and develop supplier in accordance with Gates Corporate Directive processing through Kroll anti-corruptions portal and ORC. Maintain accurate supplier information in master supply base. Ensure Liability and WSIB certification record are maintained.

30 % - Launch support of new programs

40%  - Reports, submission, recommendation and follow up.

10%  - Support of cost downs, VAVE

10%  - Supplier support and development

10%  - Other duties as assigned

Qualifications

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily.  The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required.

• College degree in manufacturing or mechanical engineering preferred with four years purchasing experience or equivalent. 
• Level III in P.M.A.C. or other designation an asset.
• Automotive purchasing experience 

Requirements and Preferred Skills

• Must possess good oral and written communication skills, and have a complete understanding of procurement systems.
• Requires the ability to interoperate engineering drawings, and understand cost drivers related to Aluminum Die Cast and Machining processes allowing the ability to estimate and validate Supplier quote submissions.
• Self-starter, team player, daily interaction within SCM area and other related departments within the quote process.

• Experience in partnering with business leaders on developing and driving global initiatives.
• High Level interpersonal and leadership skills; must be able to influence and coach across multiple levels within the company and locations; including establishing global partnerships.
• Ability to staff and develop an effective and capable team.
• Demonstrated understanding of regulatory environments
• Demonstrated business acumen
• Change management leadership capability
• Experience with acquisition integration preferred.
• Strong proficiency with Microsoft suite and other ERP systems, such as Oracle.