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The Buyer, Senior position, under general supervision, responsible for selecting and negotiating with approved vendors and placing purchase orders in response to product requirements established by various departments within the organization. Additional responsibilities may give some guidance and direction to other Buyers.

Powering Vehicles, Motion, Work, and Lives since 1966.

Performance Expectations

· Purchase general and specialized equipment, materials or business services for use or for further processing.

· Assess requirements and develop specifications for equipment, materials and supplies to be purchased.

· Invite tenders, consult with suppliers and review quotations.

· Define or negotiate contract terms and conditions, award supplier contracts or recommend contract awards.

· Establish delivery schedules, monitor progress and contact clients and suppliers to resolve problems.

· Involved in business unit to resolve quality, commercial or servicing issues with suppliers.

· Conduct ongoing negotiations with supplier’s contract’s to ensure servicing incentives are identified.

· Participate with plants to identify strategic suppliers and purchasing initiatives.

· Outsourcing projects which include breaking down components to establish target costs, processing RFQ’s, request for proposals and sourcing new suppliers.

· Develop strategies for short and long term goals and objectives to effectively utilize corporate purchasing leverage through consolidation.

· Analyze monthly sales for current and past years to identify seasonal variations in sales.

· Calculate year-to-date sales, average inventory levels, inventory turnover rates and order fill rates to diagnose purchasing and distribution problems.

· Negotiate contracts, resolve disputes, agreements, and terms with new suppliers and existing suppliers.

· Judge the quality of products and evaluate quality of service provided by suppliers.

· 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.

Credentials

· Post-Secondary education in Business, Materials Management or related field experience.

· PMAC certification or minimum two years equivalent in purchasing and/or production planning/inventory control background.

· Minimum three years previous experience in procurement functions in a manufacturing environment.

· Practical machining experience preferred.

· MRP/ERP experience considered an asset.

· Use computer applications and communications software as needed.

Desired Characteristics

· Able to communicate with co-workers, customers and suppliers about operational matters.

· Possess ability to read and understand engineering drawings with the ability to communicate technical information to suppliers and engineers.

· Ability to work independently in addition in teams with co-workers to ensure effective forecasting, product distribution and marketing.

What Linamar Has To Offer

· Opportunities for career advancement.

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

· Social committees and sports teams.

· Discounts for local vendors and events, including auto supplier discounts.

You will play a key role in supporting our production and shipping team in a fast-paced work environment. Your function as a tow motor operator will be to support the production lines, load, unload and move materials as needed throughout the facility 

Powering Vehicles, Motion, Work, and Lives since 1966.

About Linamar

Linamar Corporation is a Canadian global manufacturing company, offering stability and advancement opportunities.

We Offer
 
 

• Comprehensive Benefits and Pension Packages
• Career Advancement & Training Opportunities
• Shift Premiums & Production Bonus
• Personal Protective Equipment Allowance

 
Requirements
 

• Must be licensed to operate a tow motor and propane
• Completion High School Diploma or equivalent
• Good time management skills to prioritize assignments delegated by your Supervisor
• Experience is an asset

 
Why Linamar
 
 

• Opportunities to grow your career
• Community based outreach supporting both local and global initiatives and charities
• Social committees and sports teams
• Discounts for local vendors and events, including auto supplier discounts

 
Linamar is committed to promoting accessible recruitment as outlined in the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act. 

Linamar will attempt to accommodate persons with a disability in an appropriate and effective manner throughout all stages of the recruitment process. Accommodations will be provided upon request.

Under limited direction, install, maintain, test, troubleshoot and repair industrial electrical equipment and associated electrical and electronic controls. Interpret architectural drawings and electrical code specifications. Form and test electrical circuits to ensure health and safety regulations. Assure proper functioning and illumination of electrical equipment. Work on equipment such as electrical transmission lines, motors, generators, distribution and plant equipment. May conduct preventive maintenance programs. Work on equipment such as CNC machining centers, automated cells, and plant equipment. May conduct preventive maintenance programs. 

Responsibility

• Oversee required inspections of electrical systems to ensure compliance with Ontario Electrical Standards Act. 
• Read and interpret drawings, blueprints, schematics and electrical code specifications to determine layout of industrial electrical equipment installations. 
• Install, examine, replace or repair electrical wiring, receptacles, switch boxes, conduits, feeders, fiber-optic and coaxial cable assemblies, lighting fixtures and other electrical components as needed.  
• Test electrical and electronic equipment and components for continuity, current, voltage and resistance. 
• Update and log electrical changes. 
• Maintain needed spares and purchase material in the most cost-effective manner. 
• Evaluate power required for new equipment and connect to the Ontario Electrical Code. 
• Complete interface to CNC equipment. 
• Coordinate with all plant services and contractors as required. 
• Provide guidance and mentorship to Electrical Apprentices. 

Academic/Educational Requirements

• Recognized Certificate of Qualification as Industrial Electrician 442A with completed apprenticeship
• Minimum 3 years’ experience required in manufacturing

Required Skills/Experience

• Troubleshoot various CNC machines such as lathes, mills, washers , balancers, etc.
• Knowledge of robots and automation cells ( ABB, Fuji)
•  Good knowledge of the electrical code, blueprint reading and electrical schematics
• Familiar with trouble shooting motors (AC&DC), drives 
• Familiar with hydraulic and pneumatic systems 
• Good communication and organizational skills
• Familiar with CSA Z460, Z462
• Ability to inspect, troubleshoot and analyze electrical problems
• Familiar with different controllers: AB, Fanuc, Siemens  
• Familiar with electrical  panel building, machine wiring start up and debug
• Working understanding of PLC programing and troubleshooting ( Rockwell, Mitsubishi ,Siemens, Fanuc)
• Motion control knowledge including Servo and Variable Frequency Drives
• Effectively utilize measurement equipment to diagnose and troubleshoot equipment failures 
• Install, test, troubleshoot and repair electrical equipment in relation to the building

What Linamar 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. 
• Discounts for local vendors and events, including auto supplier discounts.

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