Maintenance Buyer

Job Description

Maintenance Buyer

Under direct supervision, responsible for requesting quotes on new projects, tracking, and following up with suppliers, analyzing quote responses, and making recommendations for sourcing. As well as, assisting with additional projects within the purchasing department.

Performance Expectations

• Support the operating groups new business pursuit and sales process by:
• Assessing part prints / models / specifications with Commodity Leads to determine process.
• Requesting quotations for material and services.
• Following up with Suppliers to ensure accurate and timely response to support deadlines.
• Evaluate Supplier proposals and make pre-source recommendation.
• Negotiate with Suppliers to ensure best possible Quality, Service and Total Cost.
• Follow purchasing procedures in place of materials / services.
• Issue and maintain records.
• Assist in planning and achieving cost reduction goals.
  
  

Credentials

• Completion of postsecondary schooling in Materials Management, Operations, Purchasing, or related field.
• Previous buying experience in a manufacturing environment is an asset.
  
  

Desired Characteristics

• Flexible/Adaptable to ever-changing priorities.
• Excellent problem-solving skills – highly analytical.
• Advanced computer skills – emphasis on Excel, Outlook, OneNote.
• Excellent organizational skills.
• Ability to work independently or as a part of a team.
  
  

Engage in continuous learning to keep up-to-date information on new products and market trends, and to operate new automated sales and inventory management systems. Learn through daily work experience, by reading trade publications and by talking with co-workers, colleagues, and suppliers.

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.
  
  

About Us

Linamar Corporation is a Canadian diversified global manufacturing company of highly engineered products across global industries & markets. From the entrepreneurial seeds planted by our dynamic founder, to the support provided along the way, all Linamar employees are poised for success in this fast-paced and rapidly growing environment. With access to the tools, you need to succeed, you will make an impact along with other motivated and engaged people.

Linamar Corporation is an equal opportunity employer and encourages diversity in the workplace without regard to any basis protected by applicable federal, state, or local law. Linamar Corporation encourages applications from all qualified individuals and will reasonably accommodate applicants throughout all stages of the recruitment and selection process upon request.

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