Director of Purchasing

1 week ago


Guelph, Canada Canadian Executive Search Group (USA) Inc Division of Arrow Group of Companies Full time

Canadian Executive Search Group is seeking an experienced Director of Purchasing for an Automotive client in Guelph ON


The position will oversee a group of commodities in the Purchasing Department being responsible procurement management functions, including: purchasing procedure and policy (GOS), supplier relationship management, quoting, strategy development, negotiation, supplier selection and escalation of issues. A key focus being cost reduction opportunities and waste elimination.


Responsibilities/ Expectations

  • Plan, organize, direct, control and evaluate the purchasing activities of the facility.
  • Ensure compliance with purchasing policies and procedures and support continuous improvement of the policies, procedure, forms and systems.
  • Oversee sourcing strategies ensuring alignment globally. Partner with the right suppliers at the right price.
  • Identify and develop suppliers for key parts withing your categories.
  • Lead supplier escalation calls.
  • Evaluate cost and quality of goods or services and bring innovation ideas forward.
  • Negotiate or oversee the negotiation of contracts and pricing.
  • Lead VA/VE activities with suppliers to ensure lowest cost process is selected. Support CAT’s internally.
  • Review and process claims against suppliers.
  • Support new business wins, launch and supplier/part development.
  • Lead Cost savings and process improvement actions.
  • Interview, hire and oversee training of staff.
  • Perform other duties/projects as assigned.

Credentials/Education requirements

  • 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 within work environment.
  • Have a strong commodity background ideally in powertrain specific manufacturing processes.
  • Knowledge of Material Indices and fluctuations and demonstrated success with negotiations.

We are proud to support the full inclusion of persons with disabilities as set out in the Ontario Human Rights Code and the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act, 2005. We are committed to ensuring the workplace is free from discrimination. During our hiring process, we will notify job applicants that accommodations are available upon request. If a selected job applicant requests accommodation, we will consult with the individual and provide or arrange for the appropriate accommodation taking into account the applicant’s disability-related needs.


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