*job title*:manager, purchasing (skyjack mexico)
*job summary*:
the position will oversee the purchasing department being responsible for procurement management functions.
a key focus being local sourcing, cost reduction opportunities and waste elimination.
this position also directly overseas international trades department, responsible for logistics, freight and customs (import/export) processes and procedures.
*responsibility*
- plan, organize, direct, control and evaluate the purchasing activities of the facility, including international trades department.
- develop purchasing policies and procedures and control purchasing department budget
- oversee sourcing strategies ensuring alignment with skyjack global purchasing strategies.
- identify vendors for materials, equipment and supplies.
- lead supplier escalation calls.
- evaluate cost and quality of goods or services.
- negotiate or oversee the negotiation of contracts and warranty agreements.
- participate in the development of specifications for equipment, products or substitute materials.
- review and process claims against suppliers.
- attend all project apqps, project gate reviews and cflp meetings.
- lead cost savings and process improvement actions.
- interview, hire and oversee training of staff.
- perform other duties/projects as assigned.
*academic/educational requirements*
post-secondary education in business administration, commerce, economics, material management or related field experience
*required skills/experience*
- previous experience in leading purchasing team desirable.
- demonstrated ability to lead, mentor and provide overall leadership and direction within work environment.
- strong commodity backgroung
- knowledge of material indices and fluctuations
- analyze purchase trends for current and past years to identify seasonal variations in procurement.
also, analyze year-to-date spend, average inventory levels, inventory turnover rates and order fill rates to diagnose purchasing and distribution problems.
- assist in monitoring the quality of products and services.
evaluate quality of service provided by suppliers.
assess benefits and drawbacks of carrying particular products.
- possess ability to read and understand engineering drawings with the ability to communicate technical information to suppliers and engineers.
- 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.
- high level of interpersonal skills to effectively lead, motivate, and facilitate others in group situations and instruct others in new techniques
- communicate with co-workers, cross-functionally, customers and suppliers about operational matters.
negotiate contracts and resolve disputes with suppliers.
negotiate terms with new suppliers and changes to agreements with existing suppliers
- support, foster, promote and demonstrate skyjack/linamar core values, leadership behaviors and integrity
*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.
*about skyjack*
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 skyjacks 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.