MAIN TASKS & RESPONSIBILITIES

• Purchasing and negotiating supplier contracts for production items as per programs and commodities assigned (including market-testing)
• Communicating with suppliers (written and verbal) on a daily basis to achieve organizational objectives.
• Route internal requisitions for approval, create and distribute purchase orders
• Issuing of all applicable Purchase Orders and Amendments
• Responsible for minimizing and verifying all supplier obsolescence claims with supporting documentation.
• Responsible for monitoring and acquiring cost savings & productivity participation rebates from production suppliers.
• Contributes to Departmental Continual Improvement at all times, both in general and specifically related to departmental goals and activity.
• Attends APQP meetings and executes all purchasing responsibilities along with keeping program tracking charts up to date
• Works with quality team to process QPF claims back to suppliers
• Research potential suppliers to develop global souring opportunities
• Maintains responsibility for departmental Continuous Improvement at all times, both in general and specifically related to individual duties

QUALIFICATIONS

• 5+ years of experience in the Automotive Industry
• Post-secondary education or equivalent
• Ability to navigate ERP software
• Understanding of basic accounting principles
• Minimum 5 years purchasing experience in manufacturing/automotive environment
• Hands-on understanding of manufacturing processes for commodity being purchased.
• Ability to review and comprehend supplier financial statements.
• Effective computerized business applications skills
• Good English communication skills (both written and verbal)
• Good interpersonal and effective organizational skills
• Capable of working with minimal supervision
• Ability to work under tight timelines.