Director, Purchasing

3 days ago

Mississauga, Canada Woodbridge Full time

**Legal Entity: Woodbridge Foam Corporation**

**Requisition ID**:2902**

**About Woodbridge**

We are **_innovators_** using advanced technology to manufacture next generation products. We are **_pioneers_** in foam technology science and provide our products to customers in multiple industries. We are a **_global team_** of over 7,000 teammates strong who are laser focused on quality, collaboration, and a commitment to sustainability. We are **_proud_** to give back to the communities in which we live and work through our Woodbridge Cares programs that serves communities around the world through volunteerism and philanthropy. We are a **_people centric_** organization that has been awarded numerous recognitions for our commitment to manufacturing excellence and innovation. Join us and be part of a team that is shaping the future of foam technology.

**Woodbridge Culture**

Woodbridge takes immense pride in its robust corporate (think people first, innovation, lets get to it, manufacturing focused) culture, which serves our customers, Teammates, and the world. We're thrilled to share that in 2024, Woodbridge has been awarded Deloitte’s Best Managed designation for eight consecutive years. This accolade is not just an award; it’s a testament to our unwavering commitment to excellence and innovation, inspiring you to be a part of our journey

**What's in it for you?**
- Competitive Compensation & Benefits Plan
- Defined Contribution Plan with additional company match - Automatic company contribution to a top quartile retirement savings plan with more incentives to match
- Flexible Working Hours
- Employee Assistance Program with free access to health and wellness coaches
- Continuous Learning Culture - We believe in Upskilling & Internal Promotions

**Role Purpose**:

- Drive and deliver global sourcing strategy for components and MRO leveraging sustainable suppliers in low-cost jurisdictions resulting in the highest quality parts at the most competitive cost
- Lead team of Global Components purchasing, MRO and Supplier Quality Assurance(SQA) to ensure suppliers deliver on time, within budget and within quality specifications whilst maintaining continuity of supply
- Maintain positive supplier relations, negotiate best cost contracts and monitor supplier performance
- Develop and monitor cost-reduction strategies and alternative sourcing strategies
- Leverage the company’s buying power to optimize costs, access new suppliers, reduce lead times and guarantee supply

**Major Responsibilities and Activities**

**People & Team**
- Lead the Global components purchasing, MRO, Supplier Quality Assurance (SQA) disciplines to achieve service and performance objectives, develop best in class processes
- Work with cross functional disciplines and multiple regions to optimize purchases
- Lead Woodbridge Production System (WPS) for Global purchasing and SQA
- Responsible for global standardization compliance, ensuring legislative and regulatory requirements are met
- Update, define and develop purchasing policies, standards and procedure and ongoing gap closure monitoring
- Support Commercial and business segment teams as the global components purchasing lead, approval of global components cost structure for new program quotations
- Lead, manage and mentor the global team to meet all global purchasing, SQA objectives, strategies, and tactical execution
- Ensure corporate strategic objective alignment and performance targets are established and achieved
- Provide direction for ongoing new supplier development, strategic and diverse sourcing strategies, to achieve the launch of one new development product per year, increasing sales awards - Diversity Supplier Development Council member
- Development of the department training programs and courses, enabling opportunities for advancement and a more dynamic purchasing and quality team

**Performance, Cost & Customers/suppliers**
- Develop strategic sourcing strategies including cost-reduction strategies and alternative sourcing strategies
- Develop and manage pipeline/network of suppliers to ensure there is continuity of supply and availability of alternate sourcing based on qualifications, performance, lead times, customer service/support, cost and in accordance with sustainability and ethical purchasing standards
- Monitor, evaluate and improve supplier performance on a continuous basis
- Encourage continuous improvement in competitive bidding practices
- Develop and Implement Global Components Purchasing, MRO objectives, strategies and establish overall performance targets, inclusive of cost reduction, covering all Business Segments, commodities, services and supplier processes
- Support Business segment customers ensuring continuity of supply and work with suppliers on any quality disputes and to reduce lead times
- Develop SQA objectives and achieve world class quality and meet TS / IATF regulations
- Develop further insourcing components strategies, through validation

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