Purchasing Analyst Buyer - Markham, Canada - Veoneer Canada Safety Systems

Veoneer Canada Safety Systems

Verified Company

Markham, Canada

2 weeks ago

Posted by:

Sophia Lee

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Description

What we offer?

Veoneer Safety Systems is the world leader in Automotive Electronic Safety Systems. Veoneer's scalable, best-in-class restraint control systems are mitigating the effects of a car crash. To date, we have delivered more than 1 billion devices to car manufacturers globally.

Veoneer Safety Systems has an international and collaborative team of 2,700 employees in 11 countries. Veoneer develops cutting-edge technology for the Future Car. We empower our people and are dedicated to their professional development and growth.

Occupant safety systems rely on active sensors and microprocessors to trigger pre-crash and in-crash occupant protection (such as tightening safety belts and deploy airbags) when it judges a collision is inevitable.

Critical crash information is sent over e-call to emergency services and recorded for post-crash analysis.

_ Veoneer Safety Systems - Saving Lives Every Day._

Position Outline:

As a Buyer, you will be responsible for the procurement of goods and services necessary for the time-sensitive and cost-effective operation of AEC.

Within this role, you will be expected to aid in driving the business forward through achievement of cost saving objectives, streamlining of the operation and processes as well as engaging in continuous improvement initiatives.

What you'll do:

Purchase requisition review and order placement in accordance with purchase process
Administration of purchase orders, supplier setups, source justification, cost savings tracking and supply base issue resolution including delivery and payment issues
Ongoing review and analysis of historical and forecast spend to strategize and plan for realization of OPEX and CAPEX cost savings within assigned supply base categories
Tendering RFx, reviewing proposals, performing cost analysis, commercial discussions and selecting/recommending suppliers, often in conjunction with other functional groups
Establishing approved vendors and proactively seeking new potential sources
Supporting personnel from all departments requiring IPU expertise or as escalation point

What you'll bring

Achievement and maintenance of the certified SCMP (Supply Chain Management Professional) designation from SCMA (Supply Chain Management Association)
57 years relevant indirect procurement experience, preferably within automotive industry
Procurement experience within multiple commodity groups; line components and production consumables, capital machinerytoolingprototype, test equipment and laboratory services, plant engineering, utilitiesenergyrecycling, information technology and telecom, general supplies and services, packaging, logistics
Strong negotiating, problem solving, multitasking, time management, presentation, written and verbal communication skills
Proficiency with Microsoft Office, Outlook, and JD Edwards Enterprise One
Team oriented with ability to work with mínimal supervision
Ability to travel within North America or internationally (if required)