Mro Buyer

**Job Number**: 69535
**Group**: Cosma International
**Division**: Formet Industries

**Job Type**: Permanent/Regular
**Location**: ST. THOMAS
**Work Style**:
**About us**:
We see a future where everyone can live and move without limitations. That’s why we are developing technologies, systems and concepts that make vehicles safer and cleaner, while serving our communities, the planet and, above all, people.

Forward. For all.

**Group Summary**:
Cosma provides a comprehensive range of body, chassis and engineering solutions to global customers. Through our robust product engineering, outstanding tooling capabilities and diverse process expertise, we continue to bring lightweight and innovative products to market.

**What we offer**:
At Magna, you can expect an engaging and dynamic environment where you can help to develop industry-leading automotive technologies. We invest in our employees, providing them with the support and resources they need to succeed. As a member of our global team, you can expect exciting, varied responsibilities as well as a wide range of development prospects. Because we believe that your career path should be as unique as you are.

At Formet, one of the largest manufacturing employers in Southwestern Ontario producing body and chassis components for assembly plants across North America, we take care of each other and live by the motto “One Team. One Formet.”

**About the Role**:
This position is responsible for establishing multiple sources to ensure continuous supply and availability of all production and maintenance materials, parts, chemicals, tooling, MRO, capital equipment, protective equipment, office supplies and equipment, services and other items to satisfy the need of all departments in the organization. The position level (Junior, Intermediate and Senior) is based on skills, abilities, experience and education.

**Who we are looking for**:

- Minimum 2 years of purchasing experience required, preferably in automotive.
- Completion of post-secondary education, preferably in either Purchasing, Engineering, Business, or Materials Management.
- Possess or be actively working toward Advanced status in “Professional Programme” of SCMA/SCMAO or similar would be an asset.

**Your Responsibilities**:

- Perform all duties and promote themselves in a manner that reflects Formet Expectations and Formet’s Visions/Values through Magna’s Employee Charter.
- Follow and abide by all government, Legal, Magna and Formet rules and regulations.
- Contribute to continuous improvement and cost reduction activities.
- Establishes multiple sources to ensure continuous supply and availability of all production and maintenance materials, parts chemicals, tooling, MRO, capital equipment, protective equipment, office supplies and equipment, services and other items to satisfy the need of all departments in the organization.
- Develops and executes effective bidding, negotiation, and pricing strategies to provide Formet with the best value in the market place for the dollars spent, operating in a manner that meets the policies, ethical standards and audit requirements of Formet.
- Select and have available capable sources for Formet maintenance, installation and service contracts.
- Prepares and executes contracts according to Formet policies and procedures and in accordance with government regulations.
- Exercises ample expertise and flexibility to procure all emergency requirements in co-operation with requisitioning departments and others supporting segments in the organization to ensure project completion.
- Communicates effectively with requisitioning departments and arranges for proper and accurate information exchange between originator and vendor.
- Reconciles variances between Purchase Orders and Invoices (Price, Quantity, F.O.B. point, Terms of Payment)
- Reviews Trade Bulletins, conducts interviews, visits suppliers.
- Ensures purchase orders are entered in a timely manner.
- Understands and maintains the Purchasing requirements defined in TS16949.
- Conducts in co-operation with the Quality Department audits of applicable suppliers.
- Maintain vendor file, purchase price, price fluctuations and quality records.
- Work on projects, repots and contribute to various studies as required
- Resolve material claims with vendors.
- Train other employees as required.
- Perform other duties as designated.

**Site Benefits**:

- Weekly pay via direct deposit
- Overtime (1.5x) after 44 hours worked
- Vacation entitlement
- 2 weeks of paid vacation (3 weeks after 3 years) + 4 company paid holidays + 2x ½ days = 15 days annually
- Option to bank your overtime to earn up to an extra 5 days of paid time off (approved in the same manner as vacation time) (27 hours x 1.5 = 40 hours)
- Medical and Dental Benefits after 1 month of employment.
- Magna will contribute an amount equal to 3% of regular earnings every week to your retirement savings (MBC program)
- Profit sharing paid in the seco