Purchasing Director
4 weeks ago
The Purchasing Director will oversee the Purchasing Department, responsible for procurement management functions, including purchasing procedure and policy, supplier relationship management, quoting, strategy development, negotiation, supplier selection, and escalation of issues. A key focus is cost reduction opportunities and waste elimination.
Key Responsibilities
- Plan, organize, direct, control, and evaluate purchasing activities.
- Ensure compliance with purchasing policies and procedures.
- Oversee sourcing strategies and partner with suppliers.
- Identify and develop suppliers for key parts.
- Lead supplier escalation calls.
- Evaluate cost and quality of goods or services.
- Negotiate contracts and pricing.
- Lead VA/VE activities with suppliers.
- Review and process claims against suppliers.
- Support new business wins and launch supplier/part development.
- Lead cost savings and process improvement actions.
- Interview, hire, and oversee training of staff.
Credentials
- Post-secondary education in business administration, commerce, economics, material management, or related field experience.
- Recommended SCMP/Certified Professional Purchaser (CPP) designation or similar.
- Demonstrated ability to lead, mentor, and provide overall leadership and direction.
- Strong commodity background in powertrain specific manufacturing processes.
- Knowledge of Material Indices and fluctuations and demonstrated success with negotiations.
About Us
Linamar Corporation is a Canadian diversified global manufacturing company of highly engineered products across global industries & markets. With access to the tools you need to succeed, you will make an impact along with other motivated and engaged people.
Linamar is committed to promoting accessible recruitment as outlined in the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act. Linamar will attempt to accommodate persons with a disability in an appropriate and effective manner throughout all stages of the recruitment process. Accommodations will be provided upon request.
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