Mro Buyer Jobs

AGS Automotive Systems is a full-service automotive supplier specializing in the manufacture and supply of complex high value-add automotive metal components, including in particular front and rear impact assemblies, principally for pick-ups and the heavy truck market. AGS offers full range of in-house capabilities including design and engineering, high tonnage metal stamping, light weighting solutions, innovative multi-material joining, high performance coatings including chrome plating and automated manufacturing processes.

AGS is committed to delivering high quality, high value products to our customers, who include several of North America's largest automakers. For over 70 years AGS has stood behind our belief in quality, technology, and teamwork.

AGS is looking for an MRO Buyer to join our dynamic organization.

JOB SUMMARY: The MRO Buyer is responsible for the effective and efficient delivery of duties and responsibilities as outlined below in accordance with AGS' cultural priorities. The duties and responsibilities described are not a comprehensive list. The scope of the job may change as necessitated by business demands and other considerations.

Duties & Responsibilities

• Keep abreast of market trends, new products and technologies, and any issues that will affect price or capacity
• Support efforts related to successful launch of new products or projects
• Develop new sources of supply and maintain a good working relationship with existing suppliers
• Negotiation and award of contracts
• Expedite material deliveries when exhausted all other options as required
• Determine areas for process improvement and develop implementation plans
• Ensures that the organization's procurement policies are adhered to
• Support each facility's purchasing requirements through:
• Independently prepare and orally present final recommendation to Senior Management and Ownership
• Comprehensive Analysis of Vendors in order to determine final recommendation, which is to be based on sound decision-making that aligns with the project scope and facility needs
• Developing and issuing RFQ packages
• Develop and seek out diversity suppliers to support our on-going customer targets
• Daily interaction with plants to assess and respond to urgent requirements
• Mediate all disputes between suppliers and A.G. Simpson plants and/or accounts payable.

Education, Skills And Experience

• Working knowledge of QAD is an asset
• Strategic Vendor sourcing experience is an asset
• Minimum of five years experience, preferably supporting industrial plant requirements
• Intermediate to Advanced Microsoft Excel skills
• Experience with the negotiation of MRO parts and services is an asset (i.e. Press Repairs & parts, pneumatic items, toners, office supplies, etc.)

Effort

• Ability to communicate quickly, clearly, and effectively across multiple levels of the organization, including orally presenting recommendations to Senior Management and the Ownership
• Exceptional planning and organizational skills in a high paced environment
• Role requires strong combination of analytical and interpersonal skills
• Effective prioritization and multi-tasking
• Strong sense of urgency
• High level of analytical and interpersonal skills required.
• Ability to prioritize in a fast-paced environment.

Working Conditions

• Required travel to our Michigan facilities; Valid passport required.
• Personal vehicle is required as the role will occasionally require visiting local vendors and plant facilities.

Accessibility: AGS Automotive Systems is proud to support the full inclusion of persons with disabilities as set out in the Ontario Human Rights Code and the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act, 2005. At AGS we are committed to ensuring the workplace is free from discrimination. Accommodations for disabilities in relation to the job selection process are available upon request by contacting AGS Human Resources at [email protected].