Program Buyer

Leggett Dynamics; Lakeshore; On-site; CAD 74,000 - 92,000; Full time

Job summary

Leggett Dynamics is seeking a Program Buyer to support our automotive business within procurement. The role focuses on executing category strategy, delivering cost and time targets, and coordinating with suppliers and the program team.

Ideal candidates will have a technical or business degree, international procurement experience in automotive, and strong Excel/PowerPoint plus BI software skills. Travel ~20% and global collaboration are expected.

Qualifications

• Completed technical or business degree with strong technical understanding.
• First professional experience in international procurement and technical products in the automotive industry.
• Good communication ability and excellent negotiation skills.
• Willingness for international travel and intercultural understanding - Global Mindset.

Responsibilities

• Executing the category strategy within the program perimeter, at the direction of the Category Manager(s).
• Achieving all major program deliverables (cost, quality, timing, service, etc.).
• Preparing and presenting sourcing committee documentation, to be validated and approved by the Sourcing Committee.
• Executing contracts reflecting the results of sourcing initiatives that adequately manage business and supply risks with appropriate legal terms and conditions.
• Managing the interface between the Program and the Suppliers; work with Category management to integrate suppliers as early as possible in the program. Work with selected suppliers to propose design / cost improvement ideas to benefit the program.
• Managing cost and timing during the product development, in conjunction with Supplier Development.
• Providing the necessary support, information, and updates to the program core team.

Skills

English fluency

Communication

Negotiation

Global teamwork

Education

Technical or business degree

Tools

Excel

PowerPoint

Business Intelligence Software

Job description

We, at Leggett Dynamics, are searching for a Program Buyer within our Procurement team to help support our Automotive business. Did you know we are the world’s leading designer and manufacturer of seating support and comfort systems for transportation manufacturers, as well as tier one and two suppliers within the automotive industry? That’s right! Our automotive products fall into four primary groups: Seating and Lumbar support, Motors, Actuators and Massage Systems. If you join our team, your work will ensure people across the world have a little more comfort in their lives.

So, what will you be doing as a Program Buyer?

• Executing the category strategy within the program perimeter, at the direction of the Category Manager(s).
• Achieving all major program deliverables (cost, quality, timing, service, etc.)
• Preparing and presenting sourcing committee documentation, to be validated and approved by the Sourcing Committee.
• Executing contracts reflecting the results of sourcing initiatives that adequately manage business and supply risks with appropriate legal terms and conditions.
• Managing the interface between the Program and the Suppliers; work with Category management to integrate suppliers as early as possible in the program. Work with selected suppliers to propose design / cost improvement ideas to benefit the program.
• Managing cost and timing during the product development, in conjunction with Supplier Development.
• Providing the necessary support, information, and updates to the program core team.

To Be Successful In This Role, You’ll Need

• Successfully completed technical or business degree with a strong technical understanding or an equivalent education.
• First professional experience in international procurement and technical products in the automotive industry.
• Good communication ability and excellent negotiation skills.
• Ability to work under pressure and pronounced solution orientation as well as in global teams across different departments.
• Fluency in English is mandatory, additional languages are preferable (e.g. local language).
• Good Excel and Power Point skills as well as experience in Business Intelligence-Software.
• Willingness for international travel and intercultural understanding - Global Mindset.
• Basic knowledge of commercial contract law.
• Customer-oriented thinking and acting as well as high adherence to timelines.
• Understanding of the processes according to ISO 9001 / IATF 16949, VDA 6.3.
• Broad knowledge of manufacturing processes and experience in interpreting and analyzing a CBD.
• Someone who is able and willing to source a newly developed product.

Travel Requirements

about 20%

Compensation

Salary ranges from $74,250 to $92,000 based on experience.

In addition, we offer Great benefits including prescription, dental, optical, a company sponsored registered pension plan, optional RRSP, and more!

Our Values

• Put People First reflects our commitment to safety and care of each other, learning and development, and creating an inclusive environment of mutual respect, empathy and belonging.
• Do the Right Thing focuses us on acting with honesty and integrity, delivering the results the right way, taking pride in our work, and speaking the truth – good or bad.
• Do Great Work…Together occurs when we engage without hierarchy, collaborate as a team, embrace challenges, and work for the good of all of us.
• Take Ownership and Raise the Bar demonstrates our responsibility to add value and make a difference, challenge the status quo and biases to make things better, foster innovative and creative solutions to drive impact, and explore new perspectives and embrace change.

Our Commitment to You

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