Buyer - Salford, Canada - Linamar Corp

Linamar Corp

Verified Company

Salford, Canada

3 weeks ago

Posted by:

Sophia Lee

beBee Recruiter

Description

Buyer

About Salford

Key Accountabilities

Make strategic sourcing decisions based on the lowest total cost of ownership.
Determine purchasing strategy for commodity group, submit RFQ's, garner samples, and manage NPI projects from concept to launch.
Identify cost savings and efficiency savings in the supply chain
Research, analyze, and forecast current and future buying trends, markets, styles, and products
Negotiate contract terms and conditions, award supplier contracts or recommend contract awards.
Follow purchasing procedures in place for the purchase of materials / services.
Issue and maintain records as required.
Expedite orders as required.
Collaborate with Linamar's global supply chain to successfully develop and execute on strategies
Monitor and maintain supplier performance and communicate results.

Minimum Requirements

Post-Secondary Diploma or Degree in Materials Management or related experience.
Minimum two years of purchasing in a manufacturing environment preferred
A certificate in purchasing from the Purchasing Management Association of Canada would be an asset
MRP Experience is considered an asset

Desired Characteristics

Flexible/Adaptable to everchanging priorities.
Ability to 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. Analyze trends to identify seasonal variations in sales. Also calculate yeartodate sales, average inventory levels, inventory turnover rates and order fill rates to diagnose purchasing and distribution problems
Possess good communication skills to discuss with coworkers, customers and suppliers about operational matters. Negotiate contracts and resolve disputes with suppliers. Negotiate terms with new suppliers and changes to agreements with existing suppliers.
Ability to judge the quality of products and services
Ability to locate data in a variety of forms such as invoices, shipping receipts, special order request forms and new product information sheets. Obtain data such as universal product codes, product descriptions and specifications, prices, discounts, taxes, and comments about suppliers and merchandising methods.
Ability to work independently.
Ability to work in team setting to ensure effective forecasting, product distribution and marketing. Collaborate with controllers and other buyers to make forecasts and build inventories that are compatible with Linamar's sales strategies and budgets.
Engage in continuous learning to keep uptodate 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 coworkers, colleagues and suppliers.

Why Salford

Opportunities for career advancement
Community based outreach supporting both local and global initiatives and charities
Discounts for local vendors and events, including auto supplier discounts

Salford is committed to promoting accessible recruitment as outlined in the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act.

Salford 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.

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