MRO/Commodity Buyer

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DESCRIPTION: MRO/COMMODITY BUYER

location: Belleville

GENERAL RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Ability to maintain an approved supply base.
• Preparation of RFQ packages
• Analysis of supplier quotations
• Recommend sourcing decisions based on cost, quality, delivery and financial stability
• Negotiation of all commercial aspects of material / component, indirect and services purchases.
• Drive supplier cost savings through on-going negotiations.
• Support program launches through participation in the PDP process
• Maintain purchasing records, process internal eRequisitions and issue Purchase Orders as required.
• Other duties as assigned

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Post-secondary Diploma/Degree in Business Administration
• Minimum of 3 -5 years purchasing experience
• Automotive purchasing experience considered an asset.
• Capital & Equipment purchasing experience considered an asset.
• PMAC certification an asset

Personal Attributes:

• Aptitude for working with numbers with a high degree of accuracy
• Strong mathematical / analytical skills
• Able to problem solve effectively
• Strong negotiation skills
• Ability to understand technical aspects of the components / materials in their portfolio
• Able to travel and work flexible hours
• Problem solving related to manufacturing
• Strong Presentation skills
• Ability to work with a high degree of accuracy and strong attention to detail;
• Ability to work independently and also as part of a team;
• Self-motivated, ability to initiate and follow tasks through to completion;
• Ability to multitask;
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills;
• Excellent interpersonal skills;
• Strong organizational and prioritizing abilities;
• Strong proficiency with Microsoft office; including Word, Excel, Power Point, Minitab, etc.)

Physical Demands

• Normal amount of sitting and standing;
• Ability to move around an office environment and on the production floor;
• Ability to work at a computer workstation;
• Ability to bend, twist, lift, reach, puch, pull.
• Ability to lift max. 75lbs periodically.
• Ability to multitask

This position will require a certain amount of training both in-house and off-site. The person who accepts the position will be expected to follow a learning curve with continuous development. We will be accepting resumes from qualified applicants for this position from both within Autosystems and outside the company.

As part of the selection process, various testing will take place to target the personal attributes required in the role.

Accommodations for disabilities in relation to the job selection process are available upon request.

If you are interested, please respond in confidence with your Resume in the Subject line of your email, type MAGBUYER