Senior Buyer

INTERNAL POSTING ONLY

100% in office

Job Summary

Working for the Global Director of Capital Procurement, you will be responsible for the procurement and consolidation of capital purchases. 

Responsibility

• Contact negotiations including renewals and cancellations.
• Reduction in Linamar’s purchase costs by linking and leveraging spend. 
• Develop the sourcing strategy, balancing total cost, quality, and risk. 
• Work in a consolidating function, leveraging Linamar’s total spend in categories to maximize the best potential commercial agreements company wide.
• Establish long-term supply agreements with Suppliers.
• Identify potential new sources of supply that offer more competitive.
• Review CapEx reqs for accuracy and required detail in compliance with GOS, PRB and FRB requirements.
• Maintain and improve various systems: Machine Database, Capex Workflow, LCSAs
• Support plants in crisis management with suppliers relating to quality, delivery/capacity short falls.
• Monitor and capture purchasing metrics and supplier diversity spend as required.
• Benchmarking purchases globally.
• Act as liaison between suppliers and plants.
• Participate in PRBs and FRBs reviews as required. Execute assignments given during review in a timely manner.
• Maybe required to perform other related duties as required and/or assigned.

Academic/Educational Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree (BA) in Business Administration, or related field, or an equivalent combination of education and experience which has provided both theoretical and practical knowledge in the field.

Required Skills/Experience

• Able to understand options of supply, cost breakdowns and cost analysis, use benchmarking techniques to compare various supplier’s processes and benchmarks.

• Remain constantly informed of macro – economic developments that can affect your commodity.  Supply demand impacts, commodity markets, geopolitical issues globally.

• Able to read and interpret engineering drawings and specifications, with the ability to communicate technical information to suppliers and internal staff. 

• Communicate with co-workers, customers, and suppliers about operational matters.

• Judge the quality of products.  Evaluate quality of service provided by suppliers.

• Ability to work independently but also work in teams with co-workers and suppliers.

• Strong communication skills both internally and externally with suppliers.

• Strong computer skills, including the use of ERPs, spreadsheets and PowerPoint.

What Linamar Has to Offer

• Competitive Compensation

• Employee Benefits package includes but not limited to, Drug, Dental & Vision etc. 

• Opportunities for career advancement.

• Sustainability Counsel 

• Community based outreach supporting both local and global initiatives and charities. 

• Discounts for local vendors and events, including auto supplier discounts.

About Us

Linamar Corporation is a Canadian-founded global manufacturer, renowned for its advanced engineering and innovative product development across diverse industries and markets. Our journey started in 1966 under the visionary leadership of our founder, and today, we remain committed to cultivating a culture of innovation and collaboration. 

With access to state-of-the-art tools and resources, you'll have the opportunity to make a meaningful impact alongside a team of driven and passionate professionals. Join us and be part of a company where innovation, collaboration, and growth are at the heart of everything we do. 

Linamar is committed to promoting accessible recruitment as outlined in the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act.  Linamar will attempt to accommodate persons with a disability in an appropriate and effective manner throughout all stages of the recruitment process.  Accommodations will be provided upon request.

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