Corporate Purchasing - Corporate Buyer

Mitchell Plastics is an award-winning and growing Company. Our key strength is that we offer our world-wide Automotive customers a single source alternative for all of their interior automotive plastic part needs.
As an Employer, we offer an exciting opportunity for you to be part of our growing "Best In Class" Team in the automotive industry today. We believe that our people are what makes us great and strive to offer our employees opportunities for advancement. Come join our Team, and learn first-hand how you can contribute to our “Innovation Inside”!
Put yourself in the driver’s seat; imagine where a career here could take you.
We have over 2,800 innovative team members, across 7 manufacturing locations throughout North America, who are dedicated to ensuring our position as a global top-tier automotive interior supplier.
Our talented team is continually expanding and we are always on the lookout for driven individuals to become a valued part of our success.
Mitchell Plastics provides...
Competitive compensation
Development and training plans
Bonus eligibility
RRSP matching
Comprehensive benefits including medical, dental, vision plans, life and LTD
Paid time off and paid holidays
The Role
We currently have an exciting opportunity to join our team as a Corporate Buyer, based out of our Technical Centre location. The Corporate Buyer will report to the Corporate Procurement Manager.
Our ideal candidate:
Has five or more years of experience in Automotive Purchasing
Has post-secondary education in Business Management, Purchasing, or Materials Management
Understands Automotive Supplier and Customer expectations and requirements
Understands the various aspects of the Materials Department
(Purchasing, Customer Service, Shipping, Storage, Production control)
Will lead the Advanced Purchasing APQP Process for all assigned Programs
Is responsible to source all new components/raw materials in accordance to Program timing
Is able to support Supplier Program launch meetings & resolve any potential commercial issues
Can identify, evaluate & implement cost down opportunities related to Direct Materials/MRO
Is able to lead the negotiation process of all current and new contract agreements
Will support reviews with major suppliers, adopting new & creative strategies to decrease costs
Can support the Plants as required in the escalation of Supplier Quality & Delivery issues
Is able to work with the Sales Team to quote and support all new business opportunities
Has excellent computer skills including all Microsoft Office applications & ERP/MRP systems
Has superior interpersonal skills and the ability to work collaboratively
Takes initiative and is able to identify areas for opportunity
Has excellent verbal and written communication skills
Job Details:
Salary Range: $80 - 100k annually.
Employment Type: Full-time
Work Location: 60 Washburn Drive, Kitchener, Ontario (on-site)
Hours of Work: 8 a.m. – 5 p.m. Monday to Friday
Job Vacancy: This posting is to fill an upcoming open position
We thank all candidates for their interest, however only those who qualify for an interview will be contacted. Mitchell Plastics and Ultra Manufacturing are committed to providing a barrier-free workplace. If accommodation is required during the selection or interview process, it will be available upon request. This job posting is available in an accessible format upon request. #joinmitchellplastics
Please note that we use artificial intelligence (AI) tools in our candidate screening and recruitment process.