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Martinrea International Inc. is a  diversified and global automotive supplier,  a diversified and global automotive supplier engaged in developing and manufacturing highly engineered, value-added Lightweight Structures and Propulsion Systems. We employ approximately 16,000 skilled and currently operate in 57 locations in Canada, the United States, Mexico, Brazil, Germany, Slovakia, Spain, China, South Africa, and Japan. Martinrea's vision is making lives better by being the best supplier we can be in the products we make and the services we provide.
Our Mission Is To Make People's Lives Better By   Delivering outstanding quality products and services to our customers.
Providing meaningful opportunity, job satisfaction, and job security for our people.
Providing superior long-term investment returns to our stakeholders.
Being positive contributors to our communities.

Job Summary  Responsible for the purchase of production materials, operating supplies, manufacturing equipment and services, including duties, legal obligations, and import/export requirements. Also responsible for managing and optimizing MRO and production inventory controls, leading physical inventories or cycle counts, and improving cycle count accuracy and WIP reduction to support internal and external customers.

Required Education And Experience   Post-Secondary Diploma preferred in the following:  Supply Chain Management
Business Administration/ Engineering

Minimum 5 years of direct technical and commercial purchasing experience, specializing in automotive manufacturing (purchasing planning and operations, including sourcing, contract management, inventory management and supply chain operations)
Experience in ERP systems; familiarity with CMS is an asset
CPP, CPIM, APIC or SCMA SCMP designation is preferred
Training in Continuous Improvement and lean management is preferred
Experience in negotiation strategies, analysis and tactics
Strong negotiation skills aligned with company strategies
Strong verbal and written communication, analytical and problem-solving skills
Ability to manage multiple priorities and meet deadlines
Proficient in Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, PowerPoint)
Comfortable working in both office and plant environments
Experience in communication systems, root cause analysis, corrective actions and continuous improvement
Experience in sourcing practices, spend analysis, supplier management and performance tracking
Knowledge of inventory control, planning of raw material, WIP and finished goods for MRO and production

Experience with physical inventory, cycle counting and inventory accuracy improvement
Knowledge of Milk Run and HFDS
Strong coordination, organization and time management skills with Excellent attendance
Strong computer skills in ERP systems, Excel, lean and visual management
Essential Functions   Develop and implement strategies to minimize shortage risks, including supplier backup, safety stock, supplier capacity and cycle count programs
Monitor and optimize inventory levels and track key supply chain KPIs
Manage spending and support cost reduction, price stability and continuous improvement
Use market and commodity data, inflation mitigation and escalation/de-escalation agreements to support pricing and update raw material costs
Develop supplier strategies, segment suppliers, manage agreements and support supplier performance improvement
Work with internal teams (Sales, Operations, Finance, Project and engineering, Customer Service) to meet demand on time and at cost
Support Corporate initiatives as required
Prepare purchase orders, requisitions and RFQs; review bids and negotiate contracts
Provide costing support for new business quotes
Manage obsolescence, engineering changes, steel pipeline, prototypes and trials
Participate in APQP and new program activities
Improve inventory accuracy for raw material, WIP and finished goods
Reduce inventory discrepancies, perform root cause analysis and implement corrective actions
Report daily on inventory discrepancies, scrap and cycle counts
Support production and material planning to avoid overproduction or shortages
Perform inventory risk assessment (lead time, min/max, days on hand)
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