Procurement Specialist

THE ROLE

As a New Model Buyer, you will be responsible for managing multiple suppliers during the New Model development cycle starting at the Design phase and ending when parts and suppliers are ready for Mass Production. You will be involved with initial Planning Drawings, Die GO planning and issuance, Leading NMR Meetings, supplier tooling management, and overall supplier readiness for all NM Events.

This role will include negotiating cost and timing, design change application, delivery of event parts, and tooling lead times.

The successful candidate will be very well organized and will leverage their problem-solving skills to countermeasure issues as they arise. You will need very strong communication skills to be able to interact with multiple stakeholders within the client and client's supplier base.

This position will involve ever-changing demands and priorities, so the ability to manage multiple projects and handle stress is very important. If you are a career-minded individual who has a passion for project management, enjoys the challenge that comes with automotive purchasing, and has a passion for developing and maintaining business relationships and communicating with others, then this is a great opportunity for you.

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Lead all New Model Review audits with suppliers
• Evaluate and judge supplier capacity and OEE achievement
• Audit and judge supplier labelling systems to ensure minimum process requirements
• Order and delivery management of New Model event/exceptional part purchase orders
• Analyze, negotiate tool lead-time, and track progress to ensure event targets are achieved
• Design change management and design change compensation request assessment
• Negotiate with suppliers to ensure best delivery timing and part cost for trial events
• Assess supplier Mass Production readiness and track open issues to closure
• Manage Supplier Relationships – NARS (North American Reporting System)
• Bill of Material maturation
• Support quality/delivery recovery activities (occasional yard sweeps)

REQUIREMENTS

• Post Secondary graduate in a business-related field or equivalent related work experience or Skilled Trade program graduate in a mechanical-related trade (mechanical/welding/HVAC)
• Demonstrated experience in project management/leadership
• Ability to work independently with minimal direction
• Demonstrated complex (multi-party) problem-solving ability
• Strong mathematical, analytical, verbal, and written communication skills
• Excellent organizational skills
• Initiative and leadership skills to take control of a situation and make quick decisions
• Intermediate Microsoft Office skills - including Excel & PowerPoint

*Candidates will be tested for Excel proficiency

JOB RELATED MUST HAVES

• Willing to work overtime as required, sometimes on short notice
• Willing to work scheduled shutdowns as required
• Willing to cancel pre-booked vacations as required
• Willing and able to travel within North America, on short notice (Valid Canadian passport or B1 Visa is required)
• Able to support 2nd shift rotation
• Valid Driver’s License