We're looking for a Purchasing Analyst for our client who is one of the world leaders in automotive manufacturing. The primary responsibility is to support a new model launch through processing purchase requisitions (Source and Price) for miscellaneous robots spare parts, and etc.This job will support the three manufacturing plants of this multinational and award winning company. They are recognized year after year on the global stage for manufacturing quality by their customers, they are also recognized as one of Canada’s Top 100 Employers.Department : PilotJob location : Cambridge, Ontario and occasional domestic and international travel (US)Job Type : Long-term Contract EducationUniversity Degree or College Diploma in business or engineering or equivalent degree / diploma is requiredDiploma in Procurement and Supply Management from the Supply Chain Management Association of Canada is an assetExperience1-3 years of related procurement experience is preferred, preference for experience working in the automotive industry, manufacturing or high-speed production Good working knowledge of procurement processes and experience in an enterprise systems environment Strong written and oral communication and customer service skills Good organizational skills to process large volume of purchase requisitions and POs and ensure timely delivery of goods and servicesExcellent project management skills to ensure deadlines are met Demonstrated ability to develop and build and maintain strong vendor relationships Strong working knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite (Excel, Word, PowerPoint, PowerBI)Experience in SAP considered an asset Willing to support daily and weekend overtime requirements as needed Possible local travel and occasional travel to the US Must be flexible to work in Cambridge and / or WoodstockJob ResponsibilitiesProcess requisitions, validate pricing and issuance of purchase orders for returnable packaging fabricationReview requisitions for spare parts and consumables, analyze and validate key data, issue RFQs and make recommendations on sourcing and pricingSupport evaluation and improvement of spare parts and consumables vendors Support departmental reporting for internal KPIs and external vendor performance Monitor delivery timing and resolve late delivery issues if requiredInvestigate and implement sourcing of new products as well as re-sourcing existing products including vendor rationalization where appropriate Maintain and update master data for vendors and materials where appropriateSupport strategies and systems to control purchasing procedures Provide continuous improvement on cost control and cost reduction