Purchasing Agent -Manufacturing

Active Dynamics is a progressive OEM supplier that designs, tests, and manufactures unique solutions for multiple systems and multiple industries. This full-service, end-to-end capabilities are paired with a collaborative, creative approach, global reach, and agile structure to offer real-world benefits in terms of turnaround time, cost, service, and customization. We're always growing, always evolving, and always finding new ways to bring meaningful value to our customers and partners.
As a world leader in the design and manufacturing industry, Active Dynamics is seeking an eager and enthusiastic experienced Group NPI Buyer to join our successful Toronto team! We are looking for a talent with solid professional skills in the manufacturing industry who can provide superb work experience. This posting is for an existing, immediate vacancy.
The purpose of this position is to lead New Project Introduction (NPI) purchasing activities for assigned projects in support of Active Dynamics. The scope of work includes initial supplier costing activities through to supporting quotes to customers, liaising with cross-functional teams to meet launch milestones, conducting program kick-off activities, sourcing, and transitioning projects to division purchasing teams for production.
The role collaborates closely with the Project Management team to ensure on-time purchasing milestones and to guide suppliers toward a successful launch. This position also supports new supplier selection and recommendations to meet business growth demands related to technology advancement and increased capacity. Additionally, the role contributes to purchasing commodity strategies to align with technology growth.

Ensure the sourcing and commodity management of assigned materials and services required for the existing requirements and future business plans.
Coordinate and liaise with internal departments for involvement with all stages of requirements (acquisition to serial life) for fulfillment of purchasing role.
Identify and assess suppliers, determine their capabilities, and qualify towards Active Dynamics’ systems compliance, for company’s existing and future needs of materials, equipment, services and allied items.
Ensure to obtain completed and acknowledged documentation from the suppliers as per Active Exhaust’s systems requirements.
Obtain requirement details and specifications from internal customers for issuance of RFI, RFP & RFQs in accordance to company’s procedures.
Drive all program milestones for purchased components and services to ensure on time launch and ramp up to mass production.
Negotiate with vendors to obtain the best value price, consistent with specified engineered standards of quality, safety, minimum lead time and consistent on time delivery.
Responsible for supplier relationships for communication and coordination with all other departments with regards to purchasing matters.
Complies with all new methods, systems, policies, and procedures to ensure efficient and effective operation of purchasing activities.
Maintain contacts with the markets or suppliers from which the Buyer obtains materials and services and keeps Management fully advised of market status, trends, availability and projected performance.
Participates in Continuous Improvement of department/plant operations and strives to meet or exceed Cost Reduction Goals.
Relevant post-secondary education.
Purchasing certification/designation preferred.
Experience in strategic sourcing, commodity management, RFI, RFP, RFQ, supplier assessment, cost /pricing analysis and control, negotiations, management of customer nominated suppliers, Shipping / INCO terms.
Previous Syspro experience a definite asset.
Ability to manage priorities and time without constant supervision.
Solid understanding of accepted purchasing principles and practices.
Working knowledge of logistics, inventory management.
Must be fluent in English (written/verbal).
Our team includes members with a wide diversity of cultural and technical backgrounds, ages, and experiences. Competitive compensation and vacation packages based on current industry norms.
Advancement opportunities and lateral movement based on personal interest and qualification.

We are committed to diversity and inclusion. Active is an equal opportunity employer and qualified candidates will be considered regardless of race, colour, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, cultural or national background, marital status, disability status, and any other basis protected by Ontario law.
Under the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act (AODA), Active Dynamics provides accommodation support throughout the recruitment process upon request.