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Global Commodity Buyer Ridgetown, Ontario, or Southfield, Michigan The Global Commodity Buyer is responsible for developing and executing global sourcing strategies for assigned commodities to ensure continuity of supply, cost competitiveness, quality, and compliance with customer and regulatory requirements. Operating within a Tier 1 automotive manufacturing environment, this role manages supplier relationships across multiple regions, negotiates commercial agreements, and collaborates cross‑functionally with Engineering, Quality, Operations, Program Management, and Finance to support current production and recent program launches.

Job Type: Full-time, Permanent Work Location: In person

Ability to commute/relocate to Ridgetown, ON, Canada or Southfield, Michigan, U.S.A

Benefits Life insurance

Employee assistance program

RRSP/401k

Disability insurance

Extended health care

On-site parking Annual Salary Range: $70,000 - $125,000

Please note: if this position is filled in the U.S., the salary range may vary based on market conditions and applicable pay structures.

Qualifications Bachelor’s Degree in one of the following: Supply Chain Management, Business Administration / Commerce, Purchasing or Procurement Management, or other related field, or equivalent experience





5–10 years of progressive purchasing or strategic sourcing experience in automotive manufacturing Job Responsibilities Ensure compliance with company purchasing policies, ethical sourcing standards, and applicable trade requirements

Support sustainability, regulatory, and customer requirements

Maintain audit‑ready documentation and sourcing approvals Develop and execute global sourcing strategies for assigned commodities

Define supplier footprint, sourcing models, and localization strategies

Monitor commodity market trends, capacity constraints, and cost drivers Lead RFQs/RFPs, supplier evaluations, and sourcing decisions

Negotiate pricing, long‑term agreements, tooling, payment terms, and indexation

Award business in accordance with internal approval and governance processes Drive year‑over‑year cost reductions and total cost of ownership improvements

Perform cost analysis and should‑cost modeling; track and validate savings with Finance Manage global supplier relationships across quality, cost, delivery, and responsiveness

Support supplier performance reviews and corrective action follow‑up

Support new product launches by ensuring suppliers meet APQP, PPAP, and SOP requirements

Coordinate sourcing timelines with internal stakeholders

Ensure tooling, capacity, and commercial readiness to support launch milestones

Identify and mitigate supply chain risks and develop contingency plans

Lead supplier‑related escalation management during supply disruptions

Perform Other duties as assigned.

📌 Global Commodity Buyer (Ridgetown)
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