Overview
Our client located near Woodbridge , Ontario has an immediate opening for a Senior Buyer.
Pay Rate : $105-120k
Duties :
- Ensure that component drawings contain all necessary information to quote (Material specification, finish specification and weights listed in the drawing)
- Generate RFQ’s and review supplier quotes :
- Analyze supplier cost break downs and identify gaps / opportunities
- Compare quotations to previous revisions and understand cost variances
- Negotiate tooling and piece price with suppliers, including future cost reduction commitments (LTA’s)
- Identify drawing exceptions requested by suppliers in their quote responses and communicate with engineering for their review and approval
- Actively participate in APQP cross-functional meetings as required
- Recommend suppliers for sourcing of new products based on Total Cost of Ownership (TCO), and obtain consensus from the Sourcing Board Meeting when required
- Issue purchase orders and price updates in the system
- Respond to Engineering change requests (ECO’s) and Customer request for quotes (CRQ’s) in a timely manner
- Support Technical cost reductions and VAVE initiatives
- Evaluate price increase requests, and negotiate with suppliers to avoid or minimize the cost impact
- Facilitate the Supplier Request for Change process (SRC)
- Work with Material Control communicating lot quantities and / or purchasing agreements which affect component releases
QUALIFICATIONS AND EXPERIENCE REQUIRED
- College diploma or University degree in business or related field
- Minimum 7 years estimating and purchasing experience in the automotive industry
- Proficient using MS Office
- General knowledge of machining, aluminum die casting, plastic injection molding, metal stampings, powder metal, material control, MRP system
- Must understand engineered component drawings typical of current automotive industry standards
- Negotiation skills
30+ days ago