Global Director, Purchasing
Location: Canada
Compensation: $200-225k
Importance of the Position:
As the Global Director, Purchasing, you will lead the organization’s worldwide purchasing function—spanning both production and advanced purchasing. Your leadership will shape supplier strategy, guide sourcing decisions, and ensure new product development is supported with optimal component fabrication processes and supplier partnerships.
This is a high?impact role for a strategic, forward?thinking purchasing leader who thrives in a global, fast?paced manufacturing environment.
Core Responsibilities
Develop and implement global purchasing systems, policies, and processes, ensuring consistency across all regions
Lead the creation and execution of global purchasing strategies aligned with senior management objectives
Oversee and support the global supplier strategic planning process
Guide and support global purchasing teams during supplier negotiations
Lead the annual global cost?reduction initiative
Ensure suppliers consistently meet cost, quality, and production capacity requirements
Direct the Advanced Purchasing function in collaboration with Product Engineering to identify cost?effective component fabrication processes and select optimal suppliers for new product programs
What we are looking for?
Minimum 3?year diploma or equivalent; Mechanical Engineering background is an asset
Demonstrated ability to support business strategy through purchasing leadership
Valid passport with no global travel restrictions
SCM designation is an asset
Minimum 10 years of purchasing experience in automotive manufacturing or a similar industry
At least 5 years of direct purchasing experience within the automotive sector
Proven success in achieving cost reductions with engineered components
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