Mitchell Plastics is an award-winning and growing Company. Our key strength is that we offer our world-wide Automotive customers a single source alternative for all of their interior automotive plastic part needs.
As an Employer, we offer an exciting opportunity for you to be part of our growing "Best In Class" Team in the automotive industry today. We believe that our people are what makes us great and strive to offer our employees opportunities for advancement. Come join our Team, and learn first-hand how you can contribute to our “Innovation Inside”!
Put yourself in the driver’s seat; imagine where a career here could take you.
We have over 2,800 innovative team members, across 7 manufacturing locations throughout North America, who are dedicated to ensuring our position as a global top-tier automotive interior supplier.
Our talented team is continually expanding and we are always on the lookout for driven individuals to become a valued part of our success.
Mitchell Plastics provides...
- Competitive compensation
- Development and training plans
- Bonus eligibility
- RRSP matching
- Comprehensive benefits including medical, dental, vision plans, life and LTD
- Paid time off and paid holidays
The Role
We currently have an exciting opportunity to join our team as a Corporate Buyer, based out of our Technical Centre location. The Corporate Buyer will report to the Corporate Procurement Manager. Responsibilities would include:
APQP:
- Leading the APQP & Gate Review process for Advanced Purchasing for all assigned new programs
- Sourcing all new components/raw materials in accordance with Program timing
- Supporting Supplier program launch meetings and resolving any potential commercial issues
- Quoting & negotiating Engineering Changes
- Managing the addition of new suppliers, including required documentation & MRP set-up
- Ensuring all raw materials & components are ordered and received ahead of pre-production builds
- Working with Suppliers to have packaging proposals received and approved for all new components
- Ensuring Supplier Bailee Receipt forms are signed and received for all MP/OEM owned tooling
- Maintaining records of our Supplier Selection process and handing off to the Plants ahead of Gate 5
- Preparing Program status presentations and reporting out to Leadership at Gate reviews
Sales Support:
- Working with our Sales Team to quote and support all new business opportunities
Supplier RFQ’s & Cost Reduction:
- Generating RFQ’s, including the preparation of all program/part requirements
- Receiving, analyzing and negotiating Supplier quotes, and summarizing for final Supplier Selection
- Supporting the negotiation and finalization of all current and new Contract Agreements
- Aiding the Plants in MRO Cost Savings Opportunities and Supplier Negotiations
- Implementing, tracking & ensuring receipt of Direct Material & MRO Rebates & LTA agreements
- Identifying supplier consolidation across Plants for best possible price on new and existing materials
- Implementing direct material & MRO cost down opportunities (PPV) and presenting monthly
Supplier Performance:
- Supporting the Plants as required in the escalation of Supplier Quality & Delivery Issues
- Completing regular reviews of the Approved Supplier List
- Conducting annual reviews with major suppliers and adopting creative strategies to decrease costs
- Developing new Suppliers to support Mitchell Plastics requirements for Cost, Quality & Technology
- Ensuring Supplier files are current and that they are in conformance with IATF 16949 requirements
Our Ideal Candidate:
- Has five or more years of experience in Automotive Purchasing
- Has post-secondary education in Business Management, Purchasing, or Materials Management
- Understands Automotive supplier and customer expectations and requirements
- Understands the various aspects of the Materials Department
(Purchasing, Customer Service, Shipping, Storage, Production control)
- Is able to lead the negotiation process of all current and new contract agreements
- Is able to work with the Sales Team to quote and support all new business quote opportunities
- Has excellent computer skills including all Microsoft Office applications & ERP/MRP systems
- Has superior interpersonal skills and the ability to work collaboratively
- Takes initiative and is able to identify areas for opportunity
- Has excellent verbal and written communication skills
Job Details:
Salary Range: $80 - 100k annually.
Employment Type: Full-time
Work Location: 60 Washburn Drive, Kitchener, Ontario (on-site)
Hours of Work: 8 a.m. – 5 p.m. Monday to Friday
Job Vacancy: This posting is to fill an upcoming open position
We thank all candidates for their interest, however only those who qualify for an interview will be contacted. Mitchell Plastics and Ultra Manufacturing are committed to providing a barrier-free workplace. If accommodation is required during the selection or interview process, it will be available upon request. This job posting is available in an accessible format upon request. #joinmitchellplastics
Please note that we use artificial intelligence (AI) tools in our candidate screening and recruitment process.
