Purchasing Supervisor - Guelph, Canada - Linamar Corp

Linamar Corp

Verified Company

Guelph, Canada

2 weeks ago

Posted by:

Sophia Lee

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Description

Purchasing Supervisor, Steel

Position Summary:

The position will report directly to the Purchasing Manager with responsibilities of supporting departmental goals and global procurement initiatives.
Key focus being on the Steel Commodity by Supervising and Managing the current Steel Spend Commodity. The objective is to maximize our global leveraging, cost reduction opportunities and waste elimination.

Position will include a lead role in Purchasing and Sourcing for localization of Skyjack manufacturing on a Global scale and Industrial Segment Group.

Performance Expectations:

Ensure compliance with all legislative requirements
Leading Steel buyers' team in developing, proposing and deploying strategies and initiatives to meet and exceed targets
Lead Steel Purchasing commodity and crossfunctional teams on a variety of tasks/projects
Develop and maintain reports to monitor Purchasing Steel Commodities
Understand and interpret Steel commodity trends
Monitor and maintain material adjustment mechanisms with suppliers as required
Support and maintain department lean initiatives
Identify and evaluate new vendors Globally.
Support onboarding initiatives of New Suppliers
Review and process claims with suppliers
Attend project APQPs, project Gate Reviews and Launch (CFLP) meetings, as required and assigned
Lead and support Steel Cost savings and Process improvement actions
Follow purchasing procedures in place for the purchase of materials
Issue and maintain records as required
Assist in expediting of orders as required
Provide support in planning and achieving cost reduction goals and plan for implementation of initiatives to reach goals of the department
Monitor and maintain supplier performance, communicate results, and propose actions as required
Perform other duties/projects as assigned

Minimum Requirements

Postsecondary education material management or related field experience
Proficient in Microsoft Office, specifically Excel and PowerPoint; advanced Excel skills and data analysis an asset
Experience using SharePoint would be an asset
Experience leading people is essential
Support Global Supplier calls as required for different time zone

Desired Characteristics

Ability to interpret business needs and develop appropriate reports for senior management
Flexible/Adaptable to everchanging priorities
Ability to work independently
Possess excellent communication skills, both oral and written
Communicate with coworkers, crossfunctionally, 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
Possess ability to read and understand engineering drawings with the ability to communicate technical information to suppliers and engineers
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
Experience with Global Steel/Cast Suppliers and appreciation of cultures

Why Linamar / Skyjack

Opportunities to grow your career.
Community based outreach supporting both local and global initiatives and charities.
Social committees and sports teams.
Discounts for local vendors and events, including auto supplier discounts.

About Skyjack:

Skyjack supplies construction rental companies globally with quality engineered, simple, and reliable access and telehandler equipment.

Initially started as a scissor lift manufacturer in 1985, and has grown to become a world leader in the general Mobile Elevating Work Platform (MEWP) industry.

As a dominant player in a consistently evolving industry, Skyjack employees thrive on absorbing new information and have a thirst for continuous improvement in their professional selves.

In 2002 Skyjack became a part of the Linamar Corporation and has since been able to leverage strategic partnerships and use the guidance of their parent company to rapidly change the face of the access industry.

Every aspect of the company is deeply rooted in Skyjacks safety initiatives as this can be an extremely challenging industry.

Skyjack prides itself on being simply reliable and easy to do business with. This mission extends to the relationships with customers, suppliers, and employees.

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

Linamar 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.- #LI-PP1_