Buyer / Purchasing Coordinator (Tier 1 Automotive)

6 days ago


Aurora, Canada Axiom Group Inc Full time

**If you're a strong negotiator with an exceptional eye for materials we have the perfect job opportunity for you**

**Where does the **_Materials Buyer _**fit in?**

The Materials buyer will be responsible for selecting and purchasing quality products for Axiom Group Inc. They will assist in processing purchase orders, negotiating with suppliers, tracking orders, creating and maintaining an inventory, quality assurance and liaising with inventory teams and management. The Materials Buyer will work with staff across departments to forecast the needs of the business and assist with purchases based on demand.

Following established procedures, practices and policies to obtain quotations, evaluate proposals, award purchase orders and expedite delivery of goods and services will be requirements of this role.

**What you can expect as our next **_Materials Buyer_**:

- Schedule and release all material used in production.
- Reconcile both customer and supplier cumulative counts.
- Manage inventory levels in order to maximize inventory turns.
- Work with supplier base coordinating incoming shipments.
- Negotiate agreements by analyzing supplier quotations and terms, achieve the best global commercial condition.
- Locate new sources of supply and establish new suppliers.
- Develop and maintain relationship with suppliers.
- Conduct supplier performance evaluations / supplier assessments.
- Coordinate incoming material for engineering changes and prototype builds.
- Maintain computerized inventory with result with physical stocks.
- Ensure timely delivery of all finished goods as per customer requirements and meet customer delivery performance rating criteria.
- Interface closely with Production and all plant support groups to ensure activities are defined accurately and executed effectively.
- Lead continuous improvement of Materials procedures and systems.
- Participate in the monitoring and management of supplier delivery performance.
- Provide technical support to problem solving activities such as investigations, interfacing with other plant departments on a continuous basis.
- Participate in both cross functional and continuous improvement teams.
- Perform root causes analysis and cycle counts to improve inventory accuracy.
- Identify situations that require engineering change requests.
- Create non-conformance reports for defective material.
- Work on Weekly releases and send releases through EDI.
- Expedite material according to requirement by building vendor relations.
- Generate, analyze and interpret reports using excel to track and manage material flow.
- Work with vendors to resolve EDI issues on PO’s, invoices and ASN issues.
- Assists purchasing management with the development of presentations on negotiation strategies for executive management.
- Other duties as assigned

**Are you our next **_Materials Buyer_**?**
- ** Bachelors in Engineering, Business or Supply Chain Management.**:

- ** 3-5 years diversified purchasing, costing, or related experience.**:

- Sound knowledge of cost drivers; commodity indices, foreign exchange, global supply and demand patterns, freight, etc.
- Must be able to read and interpret blue prints.
- Working knowledge of statistical methods, i.e., APQP, DFSS.
- Product knowledge in automotive parts or material commodities.
- Strong communication and negotiation skills: verbal and written.
- Strong organizational skills and the ability to successfully complete multiple tasks within established and changing deadlines.
- Demonstrated successful performance with independent problem solving.
- Tact and the ability to persuade and negotiate, initiative, with problem-solving skills
- Excellent skills and experience in contract negotiation and price negotiation in a manufacturing environment.
- Ability to work in a high expectation environment.
- Ability to meet performance goals and driven to meet deadlines.
- Familiarity with Automotive MRP/ERP Systems preferred.
- Familiarity with TS16949 quality management system standards

**Perks?**

To name a few, we offer a cool air-conditioned plant, a very clean facility, an amazing work environment/culture, ability to participate in multiple fun-filled company events and so much more Don't forget to ask us about our competitive total compensation package
- We, at Axiom are an equal opportunity employer. We are always looking for talented individuals who are motivated to meet and exceed their goals. We are proud of what we’ve been able to accomplish, and searching for new and talented additions to our team has always remained a priority._
- Axiom is committed to providing reasonable accommodation for people with disabilities. If you require an accommodation, we will work with you to meet your needs in all stages of the hiring process._



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