Multimatic
Commodity Buyer - Automotive
Newmarket, Ontario, CA
Sponsorship not specified$47k-$87kDetected 24 days ago
NegotiationExcelSAPSupply ChainProcess ImprovementProcurementERPPerformance ManagementCommunicationCollaborationProblem SolvingPublic SpeakingMicrosoft Office
About the role
- Multimatic Niche Vehicles North America (MNVNA) is the exclusive production facility of the Ford Mustang GTD.
- Previous assembly programs have been Ford GT, GT Mk II, GT Mk IV supercars and the Ford Bronco DR racing truck.
- MNVNA is seeking a Commodity Buyer who is responsible for managing strategic and operational purchasing activities for assigned automotive commodities, including electrical and mechanical components and systems.
Responsibilities
- Manage assigned commodity portfolio for cost & delivery
- Lead supplier sourcing, RFQ management, supplier selection, and contract negotiations
- Develop and execute commodity strategies aligned with company objectives for cost, quality, delivery, and risk mitigation
- Maintain and strengthen supplier relationships while monitoring supplier performance metrics including quality, delivery, and responsiveness
- Collaborate with Engineering, Quality, and Materials teams during new program launches, engineering changes, and production ramp-ups
- Analyze market trends, raw material impacts, and industry conditions to support sourcing and negotiation strategies
- Manage purchase orders, pricing updates, commercial disputes, and cost recovery activities related to supplier quality and delivery issues
- Support continuous improvement initiatives across the supply chain to improve operational efficiency and reduce total cost
- Work cross-functionally to support supplier development initiatives, ensure compliance with purchasing procedures and EDI requirements
Requirements
- Experience in working with ERP software, ideally SAP
Nice to have
- The ideal candidate for this role must have 3-5 years experience in purchasing or sourcing within the automotive, transportation or aerospace industries.
- Experience in a complex manufacturing environment will also be considered
- Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain Management, Business Administration or Engineering is preferred.
- Supply Chain accreditation or working towards is an asset
- Must have experience in managing forecasts, material planning, purchase orders, cost down initiatives and strong attention to detail
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills with the ability to influence cross-functional teams and suppliers
- Must have the ability to take ownership and manage the purchasing process from end to end
- Experience in presenting information to management & cross-functionally
Compensation
- To learn more about Multimatic, check out our youtube channel - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=psOjJIh3t90
- If you are interested in this position, apply by sending us your cover letter and resume.
- We thank all interested candidates in advance; however, only individuals selected for interviews will be contacted.
- $47,424.00 - $87,000.00
- As part of our commitment to ensuring our employment practices are fair, accessible, and inclusive of persons with disabilities, recruitment-related accommodations for disabilities, are available upon request throughout the recruitment and assessment process for applicants with disabilities.
- Drive annual cost reduction and VA/VE initiatives through supplier collaboration, process optimization, and commercial negotiations
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