Commodity Manager - Aurora, Canada - Everwin Mobility Co. Ltd.

Description

At Everwin Mobility, we're forging a new kind of mobility company by combining the DNA of advanced automotive engineering and design with that of state-of-the-art smart technologies and connectivity to revolutionize the future of electric commercial vehicles.

From our corporate headquarters in the Greater Area of Toronto, Ontario we're bringing the best and brightest together with a common goal of creating the next generation of smart, clean, connected vehicles.

Our vision is to help consumers, companies and societies meet their mobility needs in a way that preserves and protects the environment for our current and future generations.

• Develops and executes effective bidding, negotiation, and pricing strategies to provide a strong competitive advantage in a manner that meets our budgets, policies, ethical standards and audit requirements
• Consults with internal team in reviewing scope of work for RFQ process, prepare RFQ/Bid packages, analyze suppliers quote proposal and recommend suppliers based on detailed data.
• Establishes supply chains to ensure a continuous supply of purchased components, directedbuy components, and tooling, as well as on time delivery.
• Participates in design reviews in conjunction with Design, Supplier Development, Tooling and Quality Engineers in order to ensure the successful launch of new programs
• Continually work with Supply base to identify Cost Saving opportunities and strive to achieve Cost Saving targets assigned by Management.
• Prepares, negotiates and executes all contracts according to The company policies and procedures, and in accordance with government regulations
• Communicates effectively with all internal departments and team members
• Ensures all purchase orders are entered in a timely manner, while ensuring blanket purchase order pricing is accurate. Reconciles any variances between Purchase Orders and Invoices (Price, Quantity, Inco terms, Terms of Payment)
• Works with our Supplier Quality Engineer arranging and supporting supplier audits as required
• Maintains supplier files, purchase prices, price fluctuations, and quality records
• Resolves material claims with suppliers
• Conducts activities in ERP System and other Information Systems to support purchasing
• Ensures successful and timely implementation of approved engineering changes by closure of all commercial issues with suppliers
• Flexible to procure any emergency requirements in cooperation with requisitioning departments and other supporting segments in the organization to ensure project completion
• Reviews Trade Bulletins on a regular basis to provide awareness of market trends
• Follows and complies with all Operational Procedures and Policies as outlined in the Employee Handbook, Quality and Environmental programs (i.e. TS16949, ISO14001)
• Adheres to The company' s core values; integrity, respect, trust, honesty, fairness and loyalty
• Performs other duties as required

• Postsecondary Degree/Diploma
• Strong computer skills (Microsoft Office Suite, quickbooks)
• Five (5)+ years of experience in a related Commodity Purchasing Department (Tier 1 Automotive Preferred)
• Fluent speaking in English and Mandarin

• Able to demonstrate examples of Cost Savings Projects for specific commodities, the related challenges, and total savings opportunities. Strong attention to details, motivated to create and find new savings opportunities.
• Experience negotiating complicated contract terms and conditions
• Excellent organizational, interpersonal and communication skills, demonstrates the ability to work effectively in a team environment.
• Good mathematical and problem solving skills
• Process knowledge of responsible commodities
• Working knowledge of GD&T, PPAP's, APQP, and IATF requirements
• Ability to work to meet deadlines and multiple demands
• Ability to uphold confidentiality
• Willingness to travel for training, meetings, and supplier visits (up to 20% of travel), available to travel internationally, and for on call coverage as required
• Everwin Mobility is an equal opportunity employer committed to a culturally diverse workforce. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, religion, color, age, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability status or protected veteran status._

• Dental care
• Extended health care
• Paid time off
• Vision care

• Monday to Friday

• Purchasing: 5 years (preferred)

• Mandarin (required)