Purchasing Coordinator - Commodity - VTCAWoodstock, ON, CASalary Range: $60,000.00 To $75,000.00 AnnuallyPurchasing Coordinator (Commodity Buyer) - VTCAVuteq Technical Center Americas is a Sales and Engineering service provider representing Vuteq and Diversity Vuteq manufacturing groups throughout North America. The Vuteq group of companies is actively engaged in automotive parts manufacturing and design and currently supplies Interior and Exterior components to General Motors, Toyota Motor Manufacturing and Honda Motor Manufacturing. Located in Woodstock, Ontario, we are proud to supply quality products and services to our customers for the past 38 years. We are a diverse team of skilled professionals, and pride ourselves in maintaining a culture that is inclusive, supportive and provides opportunities for growth.These are current open positions for a Purchasing Coordinator to join our team!Job DescriptionThe Purchasing Coordinator (Commodity Buyer) is responsible for controlling costs, negotiating contracts, contract management, building supplier relationships for the requirements and specification of parts/materials required by our customers.What we offer:Yearly provided uniformsSafety shoe allowance of $160Prescription safety glassesEmployer paid family benefit planRRSP/DPSP IncentivesExtensive hands-on trainingPaid sick and personal timePaid earned day - 1/year up to 11 max.Paid vacation time - 2 weeks/yearPaid company floaters at ChristmasCommunity involvement opportunitiesCompany events - Holiday parties, summer picnic, BBQ'sStability - 38 years in WoodstockPaid OT for 40+ hours a week or 8+ hours a dayOpportunities for team member growth and developmentIf you are looking to join a company with a friendly atmosphere, and a passionate team with limitless potential,



Vuteq is the place for you!Position DescriptionUtilize Vuteq best practices and leadership skills to guide and develop an assigned set of Vuteq suppliers to achieve improvements and global competitive results in safety, quality, productivity, and costLead assigned suppliers and commoditiesRequest for quote (RFQ) activities; Create RFQs, sendto suppliers for pricing, compare returned RFQs from different suppliers, provide feedback to suppliers, Total cost analysis, complete Business Award Ringisho and obtain approvalCreating Purchasing Strategy Documents for assigned commoditiesResponsible 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)Negotiating; negotiate with suppliers to get lower pricing and improved service, work with suppliers to improve their processes to improve pricing for Vuteq through benchmarking and analysisBuilding supplier relationships; Quarterly meetingto review performance and cost reduction ideas, supplier site-visits to ensure compliance with Vuteq standards and understand process related to costProject management: take lead on projects as assigned by manager, provide purchasing support to Engineering, Production areasParticipate, as needed, and interact with other Vuteq plants troubleshoot issues and problem solve.Must be able to understand the required specifications from the customers,



review drawings (internal and external)QualificationsEducationSuccessful completion of a 2 - 3 year college diploma in Purchasing Materials Management/Supply Chain Operations/Business Program Equity considered an assetCertified Supply Chain Management Professional (CSCMP) designation considered an assetAIAG IATF 16949:2016 Supplier Auditor Certification considered an assetExperience2 - 3 years of purchasing experience1 - 2 years of external customer service experience1 - 2 years of Microsoft Office experience2 -5 years of automotive experienceSkills and AbilitiesMaintain a high level of accuracy and detail orientation when producing data and reportsAbility to adapt to changing demands of production and team member issuesActively listen to different suppliers for maintain and enhancing requirementsAbility to effectively manage a small group of professionals to achieve shared and personal goalsStrong interpersonal skills; able to speak in front of groups of people, and ability to effectively communicate information with varying levels of individuals (both team members and management groups)Ability to show versatility and resourcefulness when problem solvingAbility to organize priorities based on deadlines and importance of tasksManage time efficiently while working on several different tasks at onceAbility to communicate is a second language would be an assetOtherMust have a valid driver’s licenseWhile we appreciate all applications received, only those candidates considered for an interview will be contacted.Vuteq Technical Center Americas and Vuteq Canada Inc. welcomes and encourages applications from people with disabilities. Accommodations are available on request for candidates taking part in all aspects of the selection process.#J-18808-Ljbffr

📌 Automotive Commodity Purchasing Coordinator | Growth & Training - $50,000 - $65,000 A Year (Quebec City)
🏢 Vuteq Canada
📍 Quebec City