Production Buyer - 6 Month Contract

Litens Automotive Group; Vaughan; On-site; CAD 56,000 - 73,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a forward-thinking company as a Production Buyer, where your expertise in estimating and purchasing will drive efficiency in the automotive industry. This role offers the chance to work in a supportive environment that values diversity and innovation. You'll negotiate with suppliers, manage RFQs, and contribute to cost reduction initiatives while enhancing your skills in a dynamic team. Experience a fulfilling career with opportunities for growth and advancement in a respected organization committed to sustainability and excellence.

Qualifications

• 7+ years of experience in estimating and purchasing within the automotive industry.
• Strong understanding of automotive component drawings and machining processes.

Responsibilities

• Generate RFQs and analyze supplier cost breakdowns for effective negotiations.
• Issue purchase orders and manage price updates within the system.

Skills

Estimating and purchasing experience

Knowledge of machining

Knowledge of aluminum die casting

Knowledge of plastic injection molding

Knowledge of metal stampings

Material control

Understanding of engineered component drawings

Education

College diploma or University degree in business or related field

Tools

MRP systems

Global Litens RFQ software

Job description

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About Litens

We are a diverse group of talented people committed to creating solutions to problems and making the world a better place. We enhance and deliver both mechanical and electrified solutions that bring efficiency and sustainability to new heights. Founded in 1979, Litens has a proud history of being an innovative and highly respected company specializing in powertrain system engineering and component supply. Our history includes numerous achievements, many of which have been recognized through prestigious awards from our customers.

Experience a fulfilling and supportive environment where ingenuity is rewarded, collaboration is encouraged, and opportunities are readily available.

Why Join Litens?

Join the Litens Purchasing Team as a Production Buyer. As a Production Buyer, you will be responsible for determining costs for quotations and engineering changes. Act as a commercial interface with suppliers including cost reduction efforts.

At Litens, you can make an impact. We’ve purposefully cultivated a supportive and flexible environment that gives everyone the opportunity to succeed. Litens offers a competitive and people-first approach to compensation and benefits, and we are committed to providing balanced employment and advancement opportunities for everyone.

Our diversity is our strength. At Litens, we are committed to equal employment opportunity, and we value and welcome diversity. We respect employees’ rights to a safe and respectful workplace. Accommodations for disabilities in relation to the job selection process are available upon request.

Responsibilities

• Ensure component drawings contain all necessary information to quote (Material specification, finish specification, and weights listed in the drawing)
• Generate RFQs and review supplier quotes, including:

> Analyze supplier cost breakdowns and identify gaps/opportunities

> Compare quotations to previous revisions and understand cost variances

> Negotiate tooling and piece prices with suppliers, including future cost reduction commitments (LTA’s)

> Identify drawing exceptions requested by suppliers in their quote responses and communicate with engineering for review and approval

• Actively participate in APQP cross-functional meetings as required
• Recommend suppliers for sourcing of new products based on Total Cost of Ownership (TCO), and obtain consensus from the Sourcing Board Meeting when required
• Conduct quoting and sourcing process utilizing PF (Global Litens RFQ software)
• Issue purchase orders and price updates in the system
• Execute global RFQs & negotiations for assigned commodities to leverage Litens' purchasing volume
• Respond to Engineering Change Requests (ECOs) and Customer Requests for Quotes (CRQs) promptly
• Support technical cost reductions and VAVE initiatives
• Evaluate price increase requests and negotiate with suppliers to minimize cost impacts
• Facilitate the “Supplier Request for Change” process (SRC)
• Work with Manufacturing Control (MC) communicating lot quantities and purchasing agreements affecting component releases

Qualifications

• College diploma or University degree in business or related field
• Minimum 7 years estimating and purchasing experience in the automotive industry
• Knowledge of machining, aluminum die casting, plastic injection molding, metal stampings, powder metal, material control, MRP systems
• Understanding of engineered component drawings typical of current automotive standards

Additional Details

• Seniority level: Associate
• Employment type: Contract
• Job function: Purchasing
• Industry: Motor Vehicle Manufacturing

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