We are an international automotive supplier offering body solutions that make tomorrow’s mobility safe. With 8,000 employees worldwide, we develop and produce complex metal and hybrid structures for body-in-white and chassis, which make a decisive contribution to the optimum protection of all vehicle occupants in the event of a car accident.
Our organization is an equal opportunity employer. We are committed to accommodating applicants with disabilities throughout the hiring process. Accommodations for job applicants with disabilities will be provided upon request.”
Your Tasks
Source Capital and Tooling for all of North America
Manage engineering change RFQ related to Capital and Tooling on time and to budget
Negotiating contract for the best price and delivery time
Build/maintain relationships with suppliers
Deliver annual cost reduction saving plans to meet procurement targets
Work on supplier consolidation per procurement department goals
Improve networking capital by extending supplier terms
As a part of the global capital and tooling team you will develop strategies for North America
Process contracts and update management on status of orders
Analyze market trends and apply this knowledge to make insightful buying decisions
Conducts market research and analysis to identify new and cost competitive suppliers
Prepares weekly, monthly, and quarterly reports to analyze performance and market trends
Conduct supplier risk assessment
Generate and maintain score cards and review performance with suppliers during business reviews
Maintain a sourcing tracker for all new programs (including savings, timing and contracts terms)
Manage all procurement data and equipment documentation in CDB
Ensure Capital and Tooling sourcing meets program budgets and time
Work with Engineering to assess suppliers based on technical and commercial competitiveness
Manage all SAP contracts, contract protocol, Capex requirements and cash out reporting
Present supplier recommendation in conjunction with engineering department
Continuously monitor supplier financial status, capacity and capabilities
Negotiating Rebate Agreements with suppliers and maintain tracking.
Assess, evaluate and manage supplier development utilizing score cards and annual business reviews
Act as an interface between suppliers and estimation department on technical and financial variance. Support new acquisition RFQ with hard quotes when requested
Contributes to a safe, clean and comfortable work environment that complements the Occupational Health and Safety Act by ensuring the principles of the 5S discipline (simplify, separate, sanitize, standardize and support) are supported and adhered to.
Ensures he/she is in full compliance with the laws of Ontario and/or any other province or state, while representing KIRCHHOFF Automotive or during the use of any KIRCHHOFF Automotive provided equipment.
Any other reasonable request made by management
Must be able to travel to all KIRCHHOFF Automotive facilities and suppliers as required
Your Profile
Work Experience
3-5 years’ Experience with stamping dies, checking fixtures, press equipment, MIG, spot, laser welding and joining technologies
Experience with geometric dimensioning and tolerancing and IATF 16949/ISO 14001 requirements
Understanding of supplier cost factors related to stamping dies and checking fixtures and joining technologies
Skills (language, technical, computer etc.)
Excellent project management skills
Excellent technical knowledge and experience
Excellent communication skills both written and verbal
Excellent negotiation and decisions making skills
Able to manage time effectively, priorities tasks and achieve set targets
Works well in a team environment
Excellent analytical skills and exercises sound judgement
Computer skills, i.e. SAP, JAGGAER, CDB, Microsoft Word, Excel, Project, PowerPoint
Education
Supply chain management diploma with relevant technical experience in manufacturing/engineering
University Degree or College Diploma in any automotive technical field or equivalent
Previous experience working in a purchasing team preferably within an automotive or manufacturing environment
Your Benefits
Service Awards
Vacation and Extra Personal Paid Days
Tuition Reimbursement
Health, Dental and Vision Insurance
Supplier Discount on purchasing a new car
Interested?
Please send us your complete application documents
(cover letter, CV, certificates and references) directly via our online application portal.
We look forward to receiving your application
Your contact
Shikha Walia
KIRCHHOFF Automotive Aurora Corporate
200 Vandorf Sideroad
Aurora, ON, L4G3V2
