Looking for your next opportunity in the fast-paced and exciting field of automotive manufacturing? Look no further!

Guelph Manufacturing Group Inc. is currently hiring an MRO Buyer.

About Us:

Since its inception in 1965 as a custom Tool & Die machine shop; Guelph Manufacturing Group Inc. (GMG) has evolved into a leading manufacturer and supplier of metal stampings, assemblies, headrest and armrest inserts, wire form, and other metal components to the automotive industry. Celebrating 60 years as a family-owned company, GMG has 3 plants in Guelph, Ontario. Our sales office is located in Warren, Michigan.

Guelph Manufacturing fosters a positive, collaborative workplace where every team member takes ownership of their role in achieving our shared goal of 100% customer satisfaction. We are committed to continuous improvement in all processes, ensuring excellence at every step. Above all, we prioritize the health and safety of our employees, maintaining a strong safety record and working diligently to eliminate hazards and create a secure environment for everyone.

Key responsibilities:

- Ongoing review for sources of supply for all operating supplies (includes packaging) for the best product at competitive prices.
- Sources all Health & safety related items, all tool and maintenance personnel and general management, to provide least cost products at best value.
- Analysis of current plant supplies and services for competitive supply. This review is to include but is not limited to, quality, price, delivery, logistical advantage, and after normal hours, availability of product and systems for emergency requirements.
- Set-up of and enforcement of all plant rules for contractors (services)



and provides ongoing support to improve cost and quality as well as logistical advantage in keeping with, 1, above.
- Working within the parameters of supply ordering and approval systems provided, interpret and advise suppliers of ongoing changes to volume and provide guidance to requisition's of goods and services as to correct procedures and status of these requests.
- Maintain accurately all purchase transactions on ERP business systems and in appropriately controlled files for record keeping purposes and historical review in a timely fashion.
- Interview potential and current suppliers for product and services provided in a professional and ethical manner. Review and approve for set-up New Supplier applications, approvals for credit (provide credit application forms and HST/GTI exemption forms.
- Provide timely processing of all receipts and invoice discrepancies (P.O./price) so as to maintain a consistent timely flow with AP and processing of Supplier payments.
- Work with Suppliers and plant to develop improvement activities.
- Provide back-up for other departmental responsibilities when requested.
- Provide accurate and timely reporting to Management on supply opportunities and threats, cost change and provide cost improvement per company requirements as per goals and objectives.




- Adhere to Company Health and Safety Regulations.
- Provide support and directions for Packaging/Engineering design requests and changes.

What are we looking for?

- Post-secondary education in Manufacturing Purchasing
- 2+yrs years experience in a similar role.
- Proficient in Microsoft, excel & ERP systems.
- Able to multi-task and manage effectively in a high volume workplace.
- Excellent interpersonal and oral communication skills.
- Organized, self-starting, responsible, attentive to detail.

Why GMG? · Employee pension plan featuring employer match

· Education & training reimbursement program

· Employer-paid comprehensive benefits package

· Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

· Industry-leading apprenticeship program

· Opportunities to learn and grow

· Employee parking onsite (free)

· Accessible via Guelph Transit

· Annual social events, such as the Summer BBQ, Holiday Brunch, etc.

Guelph Manufacturing is an equal-opportunity employer committed to creating a diverse team. We are also committed in compliance with all applicable legislation including providing accommodation for applicants with disabilities. Accommodations are available on request for candidates taking part in all aspects of the selection process.

Job Types: Full-time, Permanent

Pay: $60,000.00-$68,000.00 per year

Benefits

- Company events
- Company pension
- Dental care
- Disability insurance
- Employee assistance program
- Life insurance
- On-site parking
- Tuition reimbursement
- Vision care

Flexible language requirement:
- French not required

Experience:
- Purchasing: 2 years (required)

Work Location: In person

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