Reporting to the Facilities Manager, the Buyer assists in purchasing materials, supplies, and services at the most favorable terms for Linamar. Qualifies vendors, evaluates bids, and negotiates prices and terms for goods and services. Tracks purchases, monitors inventory levels, oversees vendor quality, and maintains Plex supplier information. Contributes directly to team goals and business objectives.
Performance Expectations
Perform vendor research and selection to enhance profitability, reduce operating costs, and boost efficiency.
Conduct ongoing market research to identify beneficial purchase agreements and potential vendors.
Communicate and negotiate with vendors and sales personnel.
Maintain working relationships with vendors and supervise vendor activities.
Drive and pursue cross functional projects and report savings on a regular basis.
Enter purchase orders and receipts into Plex (ERP system).
Manage purchase orders, oversee shipping schedules, and maintain purchase records.
Manage and maintain an up-to-date log of price decreases and increases.
Meet with manager at regular intervals to discuss order details and priorities.
Interact closely with corporate Purchasing personnel.
Participate on special projects at plant and/or corporate level as assigned.
Other duties as assigned by manager.
Credentials
Bachelor's degree in relevant field (Purchasing, Accounting, Business) with a minimum of 3 years of experience as a Buyer / Purchasing Agent preferred.
High School diploma or equivalent with a minimum of 5-7 years of experience as a Buyer / Purchasing Agent.
Desired Characteristics
Strong organizational skills, a good understanding of sourcing, and the ability to maintain vendor relationships.
Negotiation skills to work with suppliers and make better deals for the company.
Use and interpret data to determine purchasing needs and perform inventory management tasks.
Excellent computer skills (Excel, Word, PowerPoint, Plex, and other business software).
Excellent interpersonal skills in dealing with team members, leadership, and vendors.
Strict attention to detail and accuracy.
Ability to perform and prioritize multiple tasks simultaneously.
Ability to work under minimal supervision.
Strong communication skills, both written and verbal.
Math skills to make sure all calculations are correct.
Legal Contracts review, Agreement Management and Administration, E-Procurement.
What Linamar Has to Offer
Competitive Compensation
Employee Benefits package includes but not limited to, Drug, Dental & Vision etc.
Opportunities for career advancement.
Sustainability Counsel
Community based outreach supporting both local and global initiatives and charities.
Discounts for local vendors and events, including auto supplier discounts.
About Us
Linamar is a Canadian company founded in 1966. Since it's inception, Linamar has experienced tremendous growth. Linamar is a global leader in manufacturing solutions and world class developers of highly engineered products with a focus on Mobility, Infrastructure, Food, Medical, Power and Water. At Linamar, we believe that a well informed, well trained and safety conscious employee is the key to success. With cooperation and teamwork, we can achieve and maintain both job security and job satisfaction.
Linamar Corporation is an equal opportunity employer and encourages diversity in the workplace without regard to any basis protected by applicable federal, state, or local law. Linamar Corporation encourages applications from all qualified individuals and will reasonably accommodate applicants throughout all stages of the recruitment and selection process upon request.