Overview: We are seeking a skilled Senior Buyer to join our team. The ideal candidate will have expertise in procurement, negotiation, and vendor management to support our purchasing operations. Shift Available: Day Shift (8:00am to 4:30pm) *Must be flexible as this timing may change, depending on customers’ needs. Job Responsibilities: Provide measurable communications in all transactions (e.g. writing, email, in person). Continuous review of suppliers with goals of improved service and cost savings. Enter/check/obtain approvals for purchase order’s as required. Provide verified information to suppliers on purchase orders and releases. Monitor purchase orders for completeness, pricing, delivery, and validity. Perform costing preparations to support cost saving proposals & projects. Work with receiving staff and accounting staff on PO related issues. Conduct costing preparations to support cost saving proposals & projects. Maintain proper levels of inventory for supplies, restocking when necessary. Monitor and maintain up to date supplier profiles. Able to read blueprints for custom requirements. Remain current of market changes. Familiarity of how to use software to interpret and understand non-complex CAD drawings with minimal support. Able to evaluate, select, and establish relationships with vendors, and negotiate contracts for goods and services. Work with the SQE to determine costs of supplier chargebacks. Ensure contracts are in place and managed for all raw materials and other necessary services. Meet with key vendors regularly to focus on issues, new product offerings, and negotiations. Reply to enquiries from other departments on job costing, sourcing, etc. Assist Sales department with quoting activities. Complete, accurate and concise records and reports. Skills: Experience in products/service buying within the automotive manufacturing industry. Able to read and interpret blueprints. Maintain and monitor appropriate stock level and assess reduction of inventory dollar value. Excellent negotiation skills for contracts on behalf of company. Able to evaluate & monitor contracts (vendors comply with terms and conditions) Skilled in both verbal and written communications. Effective time management, organization and prioritization skills. Possesses strong analytical skills. Understanding of relevant Quality Management Systems. Benefits: Extended Health and Dental Benefits after 3 months of employment (Includes prescription drugs, paramedical services, and vision care) Paid sick days Full training provided by the organization Opportunities for advancement If you are a detail-oriented individual with a passion for procurement and a talent for negotiation, we invite you to apply for the Senior Buyer position. Job Types: Full-time, Permanent Pay: $70,000.00-$90,000.00 per year Benefits: Casual dress Dental care Employee assistance program Extended health care Flexible schedule On-site parking Paid time off Vision care Education: Secondary School (preferred) Experience: Business Central knowledge/: 3 years (required) Automotive/Manufacturing Buyer: 3 years (preferred) Vendor management/contract negotiation: 3 years (required) Blueprint reading: 1 year (preferred) Work Location: In person