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Capital & Tooling Buyer

Job in Aurora, Ontario, L4G, Canada
Listing for: Kirchhoff-Automotive
Full Time position
Listed on 2026-05-26
Job specializations:
  • Engineering
    Quality Engineering, Manufacturing Engineer, Automotive Engineering
Job Description & How to Apply Below
We are an international automotive supplier offering body solutions that make tomorrow’s mobility safe. With 8,000 employees worldwide, we develop and produce complex metal and hybrid structures for body-in-white and chassis, which make a decisive contribution to the optimum protection of all vehicle occupants in the event of a car accident.

Our organization is an equal opportunity employer. We are committed to accommodating applicants with disabilities throughout the hiring process. Accommodations for job applicants with disabilities will be provided upon request.

Source Capital and Tooling for all of North America

Manage engineering change RFQ related to Capital and Tooling on time and to budget

Negotiating contract for the best price and delivery time

Build/maintain relationships with suppliers

Deliver annual cost reduction saving plans to meet procurement targets

Improve networking capital by extending supplier terms

As a part of the global capital and tooling team you will develop strategies for North America

Process contracts and update management on status of orders

Analyze market trends and apply this knowledge to make insightful buying decisions

Conducts market research and analysis to identify new and cost competitive suppliers

Prepares weekly, monthly, and quarterly reports to analyze performance and market trends

Generate and maintain score cards and review performance with suppliers during business reviews

Maintain a sourcing tracker for all new programs (including savings, timing and contracts terms)

Manage all procurement data and equipment documentation in CDB

Ensure Capital and Tooling sourcing meets program budgets and time

Work with Engineering to assess suppliers based on technical and commercial competitiveness

Manage all SAP contracts, contract protocol, Capex requirements and cash out reporting

Present supplier recommendation in conjunction with engineering department

Continuously monitor supplier financial status, capacity and capabilities

Negotiating Rebate Agreements with suppliers and maintain tracking.

Assess, evaluate and manage supplier development utilizing score cards and annual business reviews

Act as an interface between suppliers and estimation department on technical and financial variance. Support new acquisition RFQ with hard quotes when requested

Contributes to a safe, clean and comfortable work environment that complements the Occupational Health and Safety Act by ensuring the principles of the 5S discipline (simplify, separate, sanitize, standardize and support) are supported and adhered to.

Ensures he/she is in full compliance with the laws of Ontario and/or any other province or state, while representing KIRCHHOFF Automotive or during the use of any KIRCHHOFF Automotive provided equipment.

Any other reasonable request made by management

Must be able to travel to all KIRCHHOFF Automotive facilities and suppliers as required

Your Profile
Work Experience

3-5 years’

Experience with stamping dies, checking fixtures, press equipment, MIG, spot, laser welding and joining technologies

Experience with geometric dimensioning and tolerancing and IATF 16949/ISO 14001 requirements

Understanding of supplier cost factors related to stamping dies and checking fixtures and joining technologies

Excellent project management skills

Excellent technical knowledge and experience

Excellent communication skills both written and verbal

Excellent negotiation and decisions making skills

Able to manage time effectively, priorities tasks and achieve set targets

Works well in a team environment

Excellent analytical skills and exercises sound judgement

Education

Supply chain management diploma with relevant technical experience in manufacturing/engineering

University Degree or College Diploma in any automotive technical field or equivalent

Previous experience working in a purchasing team preferably within an automotive or manufacturing environment

Service Awards

Vacation and Extra Personal Paid Days

Tuition Reimbursement

Health, Dental and Vision Insurance

Supplier Discount on purchasing a new car

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