Purchasing Supervisor Jobs

Job Number: 57742

Group: Magna Exteriors

Division: Rollstamp Manufacturing (Staffern)

Job Type: Permanent/Regular

Location: CONCORD

Group Description

The Magna Exteriors portfolio of products includes access systems such as liftgates, exterior trim, modular systems, front-end modules including fascia, active aerodynamic systems and other lightweight structural components for automotive, commercial truck and other industrial markets.

Recognized globally as an innovator in all aspects of vehicle exteriors, Magna provides everything needed, from materials development and design through manufacturing and assembly, to help automakers create sleek, state-of-the-art vehicles across the world.

Role Summary

To ensure the cost effective management of the procurement and flow of all materials at our division to meet both internal and external customer requirements

Key Responsibilities

• Identify training needs of employees and work with Human Resources department to schedule training; ensure cross training plan exists for all required positions.
• Negotiate key supplier contracts/agreements, protecting the interests of Co-Ex-Tec.
• Identify training needs of employees and work with Human Resources to schedule training; ensure cross training plans exist for all required positions.
• Perform, direct and or/carry out any other reasonable duties as required by Management.
• Ensure, with the cooperation of other Co-Ex-Tec departments and Corporate that the division achieves and maintains the highest possible customer rating for satisfaction; strive for zero defects in all areas of the business.
• Update/Generate work instructions/procedures as required.
• Ensure the purchasing team plays a proactive, supportive role in APQP process to protect Co-Ex-Tec interests.
• Attend authorized training in order to develop and/or maintain relevant job related knowledge, techniques, skills and/or certification.
• Promote and comply with health, safety and ISO14001 environmental standards, good housekeeping practices and the observance of protective equipment at all times.
• Communicate regularity with department personnel and follow up on generated action items.
• Perform regular workplace inspection. Perform accident investigation. Correct unsafe acts or conditions. Train new/transferred/temporary employees on safe methods of conducting their job.
• To ensure the effective development of purchasing team as to meet Co-Ex-Tec objectives within the framework established by Co-Ex-Tec and corporate policies.
• Follow and enforce all work cell/and or department standardized work instructions/procedures and conduct corrective counseling as required.
• May be required to carry out job duties and responsibilities in a work environment that may include, but is not limited to, varying levels of noise and or temperature.
• Drive year-over-year continuous improvement initiatives in areas of responsibility.
• To ensure the effective development of purchasing team as well as the smooth effective flow of communication within the team and organization.
• Ensure on-time supplier delivery with zero defects; on time shipments to customers.
• Resolve 8D issues, as required.
• Ensure compliance to QMS (TS16949), EMS (ISO14001) and security (PIP) requirements.
• Initiate and/or participate in continuous improvement activities.
• Follow all work cell and/or department standardized work instructions/procedures.
• Monitor for and eliminate safety hazards in the department.
• Meet budget requirements.
• Ensure enforcement of Customer Specific Requirements and Quality Management System (TS16949) without compromising either Co-Ex-Tec or its customers.
• Perform housekeeping duties to maintain a clean, safe and organized work area.
• Complete business plan activities as required.
• Complete all APQP-related activities; support ECR process as required.

Key Qualifications/Requirements

• PMAC Designation
• Well-developed communication, organizational interpersonal and analytical abilities
• 3-5 Years automotive (Tier 1) as Purchasing/Materials supervisor within a complex organization
• Post Secondary Degree/Diploma preferred
• Supplier contract negotiations
• Sound computer skills, including knowledge of software in current use
• Sound leadership skills (previous supervisory experience, preferred)
• Strong analytical/organizational skills
• Understanding of lean manufacturing, as asset

Additional Information

Accommodations for disabilities in relation to the job selection process are available upon request.

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