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    Purchasing Specialist, Construction - Ontario, Canada - Volkswagen Group of America

    Volkswagen Group of America
    Volkswagen Group of America Ontario, Canada

    2 weeks ago

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    Job Description - Purchasing Specialist, Construction & Infrastructure (ST

    Purchasing Specialist, Construction & Infrastructure - ST

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    We love our cars, but it's the people behind them who make them what they are. To market, sell, and service great cars, we need great people. That's why at Volkswagen Group Canada, we are passionate about our cars and our brand and foster this same passion and drive in our people. We know that the right people in the right positions can do incredible things, and we love making that happen.

    We are currently looking for a Purchasing Specialist, Construction & Infrastructure in St. Thomas, ON

    Our mission has started. Volkswagen Group's largest cell factory in St. Thomas will carry out all battery activities – from processing raw materials to developing a unified Volkswagen battery to managing the European and North American gigafactories. Headquartered in Salzgitter, Germany, we are experiencing the transformation of mobility up close. Our goal is to contribute a positive impact to our global society, the environment and the economy. To reach these goals we need your POWER

    For the initial ramp-up phase of our North American operations we are looking for a highly organized and detail-oriented Purchasing Specialist, Construction & Infrastructure who thrives in fast-paced and fast-changing environments. Reporting to the Senior Director, Interim CFO, as part of the ramp-up team, you will work closely with the local Head of Purchasing and PowerCo SE team members at Headquarters in Germany as well as colleagues from the Volkswagen Group Canada in Ajax to help establish the Procurement division of the new company.

    This is a flex hybrid model, requiring 2 days in the St. Thomas office

    Primary Responsibilities

    • Purchasing of all construction and infrastructure services for the initial establishment of the company

    • Independent sourcing, negotiation and completion of single orders as well as frame contracts

    • Presentation of purchasing strategies and results in PowerCo and global Volkswagen sourcing committees

    • Acting as a liaison between VW Group Canada (VGCA), PowerCo SE (Germany) and the newly-established Canadian battery entity, learning all existing Purchasing programs and processes in order to act as a subject matter expert between all three parties

    • Serving as a coach and mentor to new hires, accompanying them through the ramp-up phase

    • Administration and optimization of contracts and amendments in alignment with internal and external stakeholders

    • Establishment and management of strategic suppliers

    • Following up on purchasing issues and/or discrepancies as needed to ensure full resolution for internal customers

    • Reporting regularly on all purchasing activities to the local Head of Purchasing as well as to the PowerCo SE Purchasing HQ in Germany

    • Working closely with management and employees to improve work relationships, build morale, and increase productivity and retention

    • Performing other related duties as assigned or as they might pertain to the position
    • Bachelor's degree in Economics, Industrial Engineering or related fields and/or equivalent relevant work experience
    • 7+ years professional experience in Purchasing and construction and infrastructure Contract Management
    • Highly developed communication and negotiation skills in written and oral form
    • Experience communicating with vendors and working cross-functionally with all internal and external teams
    • Experience with identifying cost savings and process improvement opportunities
    • Comfortability preparing, drafting and issuing purchase orders, as well as reviewing and acting on requisitions, contract documents and supplier records from assigned workflow queues
    • Affinity for numbers and measurable results
    • Strong organizational skills and s ense of urgency while maintaining attention to detail
    • Occasional travel within Ontario, as well as internationally (~20%)
    • Performing other tasks, as required.

    Desired Skills:

    • Previous knowledge of SAP procurement and Enterprise Management System (EMS)system
    • Previous knowledge of Volkswagen purchasing systems
    • Knowledge of German language is considered an asset
    • CIPS/CPSM/CSCP/CSCM/CSCMP is considered an asset
    • Experience with start-ups and/or mergers and acquisitions strongly desired

    What you'll get in return:

    • A flexible and collaborative team dynamic
    • Opportunities to participate in exciting company events that give back to the community
    • Competitive employer paid benefits and overall compensation package
    • And much more

    Interested applicants are asked to submit their application by April 5th, 2024.

    Please note that we appreciate the interest of all candidates, however only those under consideration will be contacted.

    Volkswagen Group Canada Inc. is committed to diversity and inclusion in the workplace. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, family status, gender identity, gender expression, national origin, age, disability or any other characteristic protected by federal, or local laws.

    Volkswagen Group Canada Inc. is committed to providing accommodations for people with disabilities including during the application process. If you require an accommodation because of a disability, we will work with you to determine what reasonable accommodation may be available to meet your needs whether it be as an applicant or an employee. Applicants need to make their needs known in advance. If you are selected for an interview and require an accommodation, you are encouraged to advise the Recruiter who will consult with you to determine an appropriate and reasonable accommodation. #LI-Onsite #LI-JB1

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