Coordinator - Purchasing Full-time Job

Position Summary: 

This role is responsible for managing the day-to-day relationships within the supply chain from an operational and tactical perspective. Focus will be on specific commodity (steel) and/or projects as assigned. Serving as the primary contact between Engineering and Suppliers to communicate Engineering Change Orders along with updating systems as necessary. Coordinators will be working closely with Buyers to understand the strategic activities within the different commodities. 

Performance Expectations: 

Procurement of goods and/or services required by Current Production or New Product Development needs. Prepare RFQ packages and communicate with Suppliers on these packages and summarize formal bids to make recommendations on awarding business. 

Communicate Engineer Change Orders to Suppliers and update software systems as required. 

Resolve purchase order/invoice discrepancies and expedite orders as required. 

Generate, monitor and maintain department files. Prepare documents and reports to support targets. 

Assist in achieving vendor compliance to required procedures and certifications (NAFTA, ISO, PPAP etc.). 

Generate, maintain and publish monthly reports and databases as required (Commodity tracking, cost savings, supplier scorecards etc.). 

Assist in planning and achieving cost reduction goals. 

Supply plant with assigned commodity related items as required. 

Monitor and maintain supplier performance and communicate results. 

Perform other tasks/projects as assigned. 

Credentials: 

One to two years of experience in purchasing, production planning/inventory control and/or customer service. 

Post-secondary education in Business, Materials Management or related field of study 

Desired Characteristics: 

Flexible and adaptable to ever-changing priorities. 

Ability to rapidly respond to unforeseen developments and initiate actions. 

Strong written and verbal communication skills in order to interact with Suppliers and coworkers to implement changes, resolve discrepancies and/or other supply chain related and operational matters. 

Locate data in a variety of forms such as invoices, shipping receipts, special order request forms and new product information sheets. Obtain data such as universal product codes, product descriptions and specifications, prices, discounts, taxes, and comments about suppliers and merchandising methods. 

Ability to work independently, but also work in teams with co-workers to ensure effective forecasting, product distribution and marketing. Collaborate with other departments and other Supply Chain team members to make forecasts and build inventories that are compatible with Linamar’s sales strategies and budgets. 

AS400/ IFS / MRP experience. Use computer applications and communications software as needed. 

Engage in continuous learning on new products and market trends. 

Advanced Excel skills 

What Linamar/Skyjack Has to Offer 

Competitive Compensation 

Employee Benefits package includes but not limited to, Drug, Dental & Vision etc.  

Opportunities for career advancement. 

Sustainability Counsel  

Community based outreach supporting both local and global initiatives and charities.