Senior Procurement Specialist, Supply Chain

At Magna, you can expect an engaging and dynamic environment where you can help to develop industry-leading automotive technologies. Cosma provides a comprehensive range of body, chassis and engineering solutions to global customers. Immediate, Open Position

The Senior Buyer is responsible for the sourcing and management of prototype tooling, production tooling, assembly capital, direct buy, steel and purchased components. The Senior Buyer works integrally with the Presstran Engineering, Materials and Quality Teams in order to ensure successful launches of new products and tools. The incumbent creates, distributes, collects, and recommends all program related suppliers in conjunction with the best overall business case.

Post-secondary Degree/Diploma in Business Administration and/or Supply Chain Management. Engineering experience/background would be a definite asset.
Three (3) to five (5) years supply chain experience.
Strong computer skills (Microsoft Office Suite, Internet, Solarsoft IVP). Experience with advanced spreadsheets (Excel) and financial modeling would be a definite asset.
Program / Project management experience would be a definite asset.
Ability to work overtime to meet customer needs.
Eligible to travel outside of Canada with a required valid passport

Develops and executes effective bidding, negotiation, pricing strategies and supplier recommendations to provide Presstran Industries with the best value in the market place for the dollars spent in a manner that meets the budgets, policies, ethical standards and audit requirements of Presstran Industries.
Participates in design reviews in conjunction with Design, Tooling and Quality Engineers for the verification and validation of technical requirements to ensure the successful launch of new products and tools.
Supports on-time delivery to help ensure timely program completion
Has practical, technical and professional skills required for the job
Conducts activities in CMS to support purchasing
Knows, Understands and follows all relevant Magna and Cosma purchasing policies and procedures.
Exercises ample expertise and flexibility to procure all emergency requirements in cooperation with requisitioning departments and other supporting segments in the organization to ensure project completion
acts versus reacts
Maintains/processes claim in QPF or OEM site in a timely manner. Ensure all costs are captured in claims.
Offers creative and effective solutions

Under the general direction of the department leader, the Senior Buyer has many varied contacts both internally and externally. The incumbent works in an office environment. The Senior Buyer must be highly organized as the purchasing environment is subject to many work distractions.

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Regular / Permanent

Cosma International