Scout HR + Talent is pleased to be leading the search for an experienced Purchasing Coordinator on behalf of one of Woodstock’s most established, award-winning manufacturing employers. The ideal candidate will have experience controlling costs, negotiating contracts and contract management, as well as building and maintaining supplier relationships.

The Opportunity:

- Utilize company’s best practices and leadership skills to guide and develop an assigned set of suppliers to achieve improvements and global competitive results in safety, quality, productivity, and cost.
- Lead assigned suppliers and commodities.
- Request for quote (RFQ) activities; create RFQs, send to suppliers for pricing, compare returned RFQs from different suppliers, provide feedback to suppliers, and complete a Total Cost Analysis.
- Create Purchasing Strategy Documents for assigned commodities.
- Responsible for setting and achieving yearly cost reductions through APR negotiation, VE/VA, etc.
- Report weekly in team meetings the progress of targets and goals (PDCA).
- Negotiations; negotiate with suppliers to get lower pricing and improved service, work with suppliers to improve their processes to improve pricing through benchmarking and analysis.
- Building supplier relationships; quarterly meeting to review performance and cost reduction ideas, supplier site-visits to ensure compliance with company standards and to understand process related to cost.
- Project management; take the lead on projects as assigned by Manager and provide purchasing support to Engineering and Production departments.
- Participate as needed interacting with other plant locations to troubleshoot issues and problem solve.
- Support supplier assessments.
- Must be able to understand the required specifications from the customers,



and review drawings(internal and external).
- Other duties as assigned

The Ideal Candidate:

Education

- Successful completion of a 2- or 3-year college diploma in Purchasing Materials Management and/ or Supply Chain Operations preferred.
- Certified Supply Chain Management Professional (CSCMP) designation considered an asset.
- AIAG IATF 16949:2016 Supplier Auditor Certification considered an asset.

Experience

- 2 - 3 years of experience in a similar purchasing or commodity buyer role required, with preference given to those with specific automotive manufacturing setting experience.
- 2+ years of external customer service experience needed

Skills, Abilities, and Requirements

- Strong proficiency in Microsoft Office; particularly advanced Excel skills
- Robust communication and interpersonal skills with the ability to maintain positive and professional relationships with internal teams, suppliers and other stakeholders.
- Ability to effectively manage a small group of professionals to achieve shared goals
- Ability to adapt to changing demands of production and team member issues
- Excellent organizational and time-management skills with the ability to effectively manage multiple priorities.
- Keen attention to detail and a high level of accuracy when preparing and maintaining data, records and reports.
- Ability to prioritize tasks based on deadlines and business requirements.




- Demonstrated commitment to teamwork, collaboration and achieving shared objectives.
- A valid driver’s license is required

The Perks & Total Rewards:

- Competitive salary range of $60,000 - $75,000 yearly plus paid overtime and semi-annual bonus
- Amazing employer-paid health, dental (100% coverage) and vision benefit plan, plus EAP program
- Company-provided uniforms and annual safety footwear allowance
- RRSP/ DPSP contribution and incentive programs
- Employee referral bonuses and Kaizen incentive program
- Extra paid days off; wellness & sick days, annual accrued day, and Christmas floater
- Opportunities for continuous development and growth within the company
- Company employee events such as Toronto Blue Jays games, holiday parties, summer BBQ’s and family picnics, Canada’s Wonderland outings, golf and baseball tournaments, and more!
- Located in Woodstock, ON close to the 401/ 403 for commuters
- Knowing you’re joining an established, multi-award-winning organization that values its employees, gives back to the community, and has been doing so for 37 years!

If you meet these job requirements and are looking for an opportunity to grow with a company that values its culture and its employees, we’d love to hear from you! Apply today to .

Scout HR + Talent is committed to providing an inclusive and accessible workplace where all qualified candidates are encouraged to apply. We welcome applications from individuals of all backgrounds and are committed to providing accommodation throughout the recruitment and selection process upon request.

While we appreciate all applications received, only those candidates considered for an interview will be contacted.

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