Buyer - Commodity Purchasing

Buyer – Commodity Purchasing Location: Tillsonburg, ON Shift - Days Apply today to join our team at Marwood International Inc. as an opportunity exists within our Company Why Join Marwood? Who we are : Marwood International Inc. is a full service, award-winning , Tier I and 2 automotive OEM structural components and modular assembly supplier, that focuses on waste elimination and light-weighting initiatives from prototypes to full volume products to end of life service parts throughout Canada, US and Japan . Marwood is also a well-established Canadian owned manufacturing company which have been in the industry for 30+ years! We are community oriented, and focused on health and wellness. We are happy to have you join our team! We offer : Competitive Pay plus premiums GREAT benefits and Perks : dental, medical and vision coverage, as well as outstanding pension plan and more Also, company provided uniforms! The Buyer of Commodity Purchasing position is responsible for the tactical procurement of all raw material, purchased component, and sub-contract/outsourced products to support the organization. Each Buyer may have a speciality commodity or group of commodities that they champion but the role includes cross training and understanding of procurement of all commodities within the organization. This individual will utilize knowledge, skills and experience to build, send, and manage initial RFQ's to obtain engineering estimates and/or official quotations from suppliers to support the EstimatingQuoting (Sales) Divisions of the organization. If Marwood is awarded the Business then this individual will be responsible for final supplier negotiation and selection based on a total enterprise cost approach. This includes purchasing goods and services that meet product and quality requirements and specifications at the most favorable price for the company, while simultaneously building and maintaining strategic relationships with key suppliers. Responsibilities : Plan, organize, direct, control and evaluate the commodities purchasing activities of the organization. Issue and maintain spot buy and blanket purchase orders for assigned commodities Strategic forecasting, contract negotiation, development of purchasing policies and procedures for ensuring the availability of all necessary materials required to support the manufacturing process Develop purchasing policies and procedures and control purchasing department budget Utilize knowledge, skills and experience to build, send, and manage initial RFQ's to obtain engineering estimates and/or official quotations from suppliers Sourcing, negotiation, contractingexecuting agreements to fulfill day-to-day business needs, primarily for commodity materialsservices not available on existing agreements. Identify vendors of all relevant commodities and maintain internal commodity catalogue. Evaluate cost and quality of goods or services. Negotiate or oversee the negotiation of purchase contracts. Participate in the development of specifications for equipment, products or substitute materials. Managing purchasing related project teams and initiatives with operations, engineering, etc. Advise Marwood management on important procurement, purchasing, supply chain and inventory matters. Review and process claims against suppliers. All aspects of direct employee relations (i.e. hire, train, performance appraisal, discipline, attendance, etc.). Process Improvements and Process expertise for ProcurementSupply Chain. Commodity Management support (Assisting in Implementing process improvements and Supplier Integration, etc.) The Purchasing Specialist is responsible for occasionally leading and aiding in-the-development-of and instituting Optimized Processes. Assigned areas of focus may include; Marwood Systems, Procurement Operations, Commodity Management interfaces, Materials, Logistics, Contract Management, Supplier Management and Contract Administration. Plan, organize, direct, control and evaluate …

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