Buyer, Senior; Machining & Casting

Job Description

Reporting to the Purchasing Supervisor, this role is responsible for the continuous improvement of purchasing strategies. Striving for cost improvements while maintaining high quality and on time delivery. Focus will be on assigned machining and casting commodities supporting Current Production and/or New Product development needs.

• Determine or negotiate contract terms and conditions, award supplier contracts or recommend contract awards.
• Compare costs of purchasing options which differ in prices, discounts, rebates, shipping charges, customs fees and currency exchange rates. Consider cost implications of suppliers' policies for minimum and mixed orders.
• Negotiate contracts and resolve disputes with suppliers to achieve long term win-win relationships. Includes negotiating terms with new suppliers and changes to long term agreements with existing suppliers.
• Evaluate quality of service provided by suppliers. Assess benefits and drawbacks of carrying particular products and partnering with particular suppliers.
• Track, monitor and control prices of commodities and cost changes in accordance with market and global changes.
• Generate, maintain and publish monthly reports and databases as required (commodity tracking, cost savings, supplier scorecards etc.).
• Manage supply base by establishing and maintaining measurable performance metrics for all procurement to ensure total cost.
• Provide follow up on purchased items with suppliers as required.
• Perform other tasks/projects as assigned.

• Post-secondary education in Business, Materials Management or related field or equivalent work experience.
• Minimum 5+ years experience in purchasing.
• Experience of machining and casting.

• In depth working knowledge of machining and casting commodities; commodity management principles and cost drivers.
• Ability to read basic blueprint drawings.
• MRP experience. Use computer applications and communications software as needed. Create spreadsheets for tracking inventory, planning ordering schedules and calculating costs for purchases.
• Well-developed supply chain experience with strengths in negotiations, vendor management and strategic vision.
• Knowledge and experience operating within global supply chains.
• Solid understanding of commodity management principles and appropriate commodity cost drivers.
  
  Ability to break down the cost of goods to ensure best price is achieved without compromising quality.
• Ability to work independently, and in teams with co-workers to ensure effective forecasting, product distribution and marketing. Collaborate with other departments and other Supply Chain team members to make forecasts and build inventories that are compatible with Linamar’s sales strategies and budgets.
• Excellent knowledge of Excel and other Microsoft Office Products.
• Engage in continuous learning to keep up-to-date information on new products and market trends, and to operate new automated sales and inventory management systems. Learn through daily work experience, by reading trade publications and by talking with co-workers, colleagues and suppliers.
• Flexible/adaptable to ever-changing priorities.
• Ability to rapidly respond to unforeseen developments and initiate actions to reduce adverse impacts to production schedule.

• Competitive Compensation
• Employee Benefits package includes but not limited to, Drug, Dental & Vision etc.
• Opportunities for career advancement.
• Sustainability Counsel
• Community based outreach supporting both local and global initiatives and charities.

Linamar is committed to promoting accessible recruitment as outlined in the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act. Linamar will attempt to accommodate persons with a disability in an appropriate and effective manner throughout all stages of the recruitment process. Accommodations will be provided upon request.

Linamar Corporation encourages applications from all qualified individuals and will reasonably accommodate applicants throughout all stages of the recruitment and selection process upon request.