What are the responsibilities and job description for the Coordinator - Purchasing position at Linamar Corporation?
Job Title : Purchasing Coordinator
Powering Vehicles, Motion, Work, and Lives since 1966.
Reporting to the Purchasing Supervisor, 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 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. Working closely with Buyers to understand the strategic activities within the different commodities.
Competitive wages, excellent benefits, quarterly bonuses, 401K match, paid life / short-term / long-term disability.
Performance Expectations
- Procurement of goods and / or services required by Current Production or New Product Development needs. Prepare RFQ packages and communication with Suppliers on these packages and summarize formal bids to make recommendations on awarding business
- Expedite orders as required Communicate Engineer Change Orders to Suppliers and update software systems as required
- Resolve purchase order / invoice discrepancies
- 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
- Generate, maintain and publish monthly reports and databases as required (Commodity tracking, cost savings, supplier scorecards
- Assist in planning and achieving cost reduction goals
- Monitor and maintain supplier performance and communicate results
- Perform other tasks / projects as assigned
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What Linamar Has To Offer
About Us
Skyjack supplies construction rental companies globally with quality engineered, simple, and reliable access and telehandler equipment. Initially started as a scissor lift manufacturer in 1985, and has grown to become a world leader in the general Mobile Elevating Work Platform (MEWP) industry.
As a dominant player in a consistently evolving industry, Skyjack employees thrive on absorbing new information and have a thirst for continuous improvement in their professional selves. In 2002 Skyjack became a part of the Linamar Corporation and has since been able to leverage strategic partnerships and use the guidance of their parent company to rapidly change the face of the access industry.
Every aspect of the company is deeply rooted in Skyjack’s safety initiatives as this can be an extremely challenging industry. Skyjack prides itself on being simply reliable and easy to do business with. This mission extends to the relationships with customers, suppliers, and employees.
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.
