Axiom Group Inc Hiring for Purchaser/Buyer (Automotive Manufacturing) at Aurora, ON Full Time

• Great at negotiating and have buyer skills. Yes! We’re looking for a Purchaser / Buyer just like you!*

Where does the Purchaser / Buyer fit in?

The Purchaser / Buyer manages and optimizes purchasing activities and processes and be able to negotiate the best possible deals with suppliers without impacting the quality and /or service levels established by the Company.

What can you expect as our next Purchaser / Buyer:
Developing and implementing purchasing strategies

Negotiating best pricing/terms and conditions for long term agreements

Overseeing the purchasing team in their daily activities, and provide proper training and mentorship

Building and maintaining relationships with key suppliers and vendors

Managing the day-to-day business relationship with key suppliers through supporting activities including ordering, communication of demand/volume/delivery time changes, issue resolution, sharing of end-user feedback, follow up on backorders, etc.

Managing Inbound/Outbound transportation and custom clearances for import/export

Categorizing and maintaining supplier’s database, improving purchase systems and processes.

Ensuring product purchased meets/exceeds company’s criteria

Working closely with the Financial team to expedite receiving and A/P processes

Working with other members of the Operations Leadership team to develop and implement Purchase to Pay initiatives that reduce transaction cost and consolidate volume

Collaborating and communicating effectively across different organizational levels and functions, to realize procurement goals and objectives

Researching, analyzing, evaluating programs/operations and preparing reports/charts/analysis

Preparing information/costs for justifying quote/suggested tooling/fixtures as per customer guidelines

Uploading supportive documents to customer systems for tool approval/verification

Contacting the customer representatives to resolve any outstanding issues in a timely manner

Evaluating, monitoring, developing and auditing suppliers as per company quality system

Creating and maintaining up-to-date library of supplier catalogues/products

Generating reports as required

Ensuring all purchasing procedures are followed per company quality system

Other duties as required

Are you our next Purchase / Buyer?

Post-Secondary degree or diploma in related field (Supply Chain Management/Business/Engineering)

Minimum of 5+ years Purchasing experience

Experience in the Plastics and/or Automotive industry

Supervisory and management experience is an asset

Experience with ERP systems is an asset

Good knowledge of inventory and supply chain management

Ability to manage entire order to payment process

Strong interpersonal skills, Excellent communication skills

Flexible to travel and work long hours as necessary

Agility/Adaptability

Results-oriented, determine and track KPIs

Well organized

Strong negotiating skills and critical thinking

Proficiency in Microsoft office and related software

Perks?!

To name a few, we offer 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.