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Martinrea International Inc. is a diversified and global automotive supplier, a diversified and global automotive supplier engaged in developing and manufacturing highly engineered, value-added Lightweight Structures and Propulsion Systems. We employ approximately 16,000 skilled and currently operate in 57 locations in Canada, the United States, Mexico, Brazil, Germany, Slovakia, Spain, China, South Africa, and Japan. Martinrea's vision is making lives better by being the best supplier we can be in the products we make and the services we provide.

Our Mission is to make people's lives better by:

• Delivering outstanding quality products and services to our customers.
• Providing meaningful opportunity, job satisfaction, and job security for our people.
• Providing superior long-term investment returns to our stakeholders.
• Being positive contributors to our communities.

Martinrea's success is globally shown through its core sustainable culture. Focused on entrepreneurship, lean manufacturing principles, and the Golden Rule philosophy, Martinrea believes in dignity and respect for its people, communities, customers, and investors. Our strength is in our people, embracing a diverse culture, giving employees opportunities to help grow our footprint and expand product offerings and areas of expertise with discipline, dedication and determination

We invite you to follow your dreams and explore a challenging and rewarding career at Martinrea.

Job Summary

Responsible for the purchase of production materials, operating supplies, manufacturing equipment and services, including duties, legal obligations, and import/export requirements. Also responsible for managing and optimizing MRO and production inventory controls, leading physical inventories or cycle counts, and improving cycle count accuracy and WIP reduction to support internal and external customers.

Required Education and Experience

• Post-Secondary Diploma preferred in the following:
  • Supply Chain Management
  • Business Administration/ Engineering
• Minimum 5 years of direct technical and commercial purchasing experience, specializing in automotive manufacturing (purchasing planning and operations, including sourcing, contract management, inventory management and supply chain operations)
• Experience in ERP systems; familiarity with CMS is an asset
• CPP, CPIM, APIC or SCMA SCMP designation is preferred
• Training in Continuous Improvement and lean management is preferred
• Experience in negotiation strategies, analysis and tactics
• Strong negotiation skills aligned with company strategies
• Strong verbal and written communication, analytical and problem-solving skills
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and meet deadlines
• Proficient in Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, PowerPoint)
• Comfortable working in both office and plant environments
• Experience in communication systems, root cause analysis, corrective actions and continuous improvement
• Experience in sourcing practices, spend analysis, supplier management and performance tracking
• Knowledge of inventory control, planning of raw material, WIP and finished goods for MRO and production
• Experience with physical inventory, cycle counting and inventory accuracy improvement
• Knowledge of Milk Run and HFDS
• Strong coordination, organization and time management skills with Excellent attendance
• Strong computer skills in ERP systems, Excel, lean and visual management

Essential Functions

• Develop and implement strategies to minimize shortage risks, including supplier backup, safety stock, supplier capacity and cycle count programs
• Monitor and optimize inventory levels and track key supply chain KPIs
• Manage spending and support cost reduction, price stability and continuous improvement
• Use market and commodity data, inflation mitigation and escalation/de-escalation agreements to support pricing and update raw material costs
• Develop supplier strategies, segment suppliers, manage agreements and support supplier performance improvement
• Work with internal teams (Sales, Operations, Finance, Project and engineering, Customer Service) to meet demand on time and at cost
• Support Corporate initiatives as required
• Prepare purchase orders, requisitions and RFQs; review bids and negotiate contracts
• Provide costing support for new business quotes
• Manage obsolescence, engineering changes, steel pipeline, prototypes and trials
• Participate in APQP and new program activities
• Improve inventory accuracy for raw material, WIP and finished goods
• Reduce inventory discrepancies, perform root cause analysis and implement corrective actions