Oem Buyer- Purchasing Specialist

** - OEM Buyer/Purchasing Specialist**

OEM Buyer/Purchasing Specialist function is primarily responsible for sourcing, developing, and maturing Automotive OEM Components for new model, mass production & service programs OEM for various locations of Hitachi Astemo in AM region. This process involves a thorough analytical review of costs associated with material, manufacturing processes and an overall evaluation of supplier’s capabilities.

**ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS**
- Responsible for cost competitive sourcing of components from global suppliers.
- Benchmark the existing parts’ cost with global suppliers and other Astemo sites to explore resourcing and cost down opportunities.
- Able to understand, analyze and implement cost down ideas as per business unit targets.
- Report to management on all supply and cost-related issues, take appropriate approvals for any abnormal cost impacts.
- Communicate with customers & suppliers throughout the development and production stages of new models and Mass Production OEM components.
- Initiate corrective actions for customer concerns.
- Collaborate with Purchasing, R&D, New Model and Quality teams to ensure a smooth New Model launch.
- Formulate ideas to submit to R&D on cost reduction through VA method.
- Assist sales with developing quotes, Maintain and update any files or drawings related to new models.
- Issuance of drawings and requests for quotations,
- Creation and maintenance of Cost Control Forms (CCF), Support the evaluation of cost and setting maker layout for business.
- Creation and issuance of New Model event related purchase orders.
- Supporting off-hour meetings with globally located colleagues and suppliers, when required.
- Perform onsite supplier audits and create deviation reports including corrective action issuance.
- Support and evaluate costs relating to mass production design changes.
- Support supplier development and improvement activities and control issuance of quarterly supplier scorecard.
- Update and maintain the approved supplier list, verifying supplier system certification (ISO14000, ISO9000 & TS16949)
- Minimum of 3 years’ experience on a Buyer role.
- Ability to read OEM component CAD drawings.
- Proficient with MS Office products, specifically Excel and PowerPoint
- Experience using analytic tools and software.
- Possess a valid Passport and able to travel internationally.
- Experience within automotive or manufacturing sector.

**QUALIFICATIONS, EDUCATION & CERTIFICATION**
- Degree/Diploma in Mechanical Engineering and/or Business Administration equivalent discipline.
- PMAC or CPIM designations would be an asset.
- Experience on Auditing Supplier’s Quality management systems would be an asset.

**PERSONAL ATTRIBUTES**
- Ability to prioritize, multi-task, meet tight deadlines, and work well under pressure.
- Detail oriented and able to handle confidential information of the highest level.
- Excellent verbal and written communications skills
- Strong time management, planning, decision making and organizational skills.
- Able to work autonomously and as a member of a team.
- Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with others.
- Able to follow written and verbal instruction related company policies/procedures (work tasks, Associate handbook, safety, quality and environmental)
- Continuous improvement focus is an asset.

**WORKING CONDITIONS**
- Daily activities are centered in an office setting/manufacturing setting and comply with all personal protective equipment requirements.
- Ability to work overtime hours as required and shifts outside your structured shift assignment.
- Hitachi Astemo Canada, Inc. Group of Companies is an equal opportunity employer that considers all applicants regardless of cultural background, religion, marital status, sexual orientation, family status, disability or any other grounds as outlined in the Ontario Human Rights Code. In compliance with the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act, Hitachi Astemo Canada, Inc. is committed to providing a welcoming and inclusive work environment for all individuals with disabilities in a respectful and dignified manner. Accommodations will be made available, upon request, to applicants who have specialized needs throughout the recruitment process._
- Disclaimer: Hitachi Astemo Canada, Inc. does not accept resumes from employment placement agencies, head-hunters or recruitment suppliers that are not in a formal contractual arrangement with us. Our recruitment supplier arrangements are restricted to specific hiring needs and do not include this or other job postings. Any resume or other information received from a supplier not approved in advance by Hitachi Astemo Canada, Inc. to provide resumes to this posting will be considered unsolicited and will not be considered. We will not pay any referral, placement or other fee for the supply of such unsolicited resumes or information._

**Job Types**: Full-time, Permanent

**Benefits