Required Education and Experience:

• High school diploma or general education degree (GED) and minimum five years related experience/training, or equivalent combination of education and experience
• Must have a high level of proficiency with the English language
• Strong knowledge of production and automotive markets, as well as strong MRP background
• Computer proficiency, including Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint), inventory management system (CMS), and global purchasing system (Direct Works)
• Excellent communication (written and verbal), documentation, organization, telephone, time management, decision making, and relationship building skills
• Must be able to prioritize, learn new technologies, negotiate, multi-task, and self-motivate
• Knowledge of Customer Specific Requirements
• Knowledge of ISO 9001/IATF 16949

Essential Functions:

• Prepare and review purchase orders, requisitions, and quote requests for approval and disposition, as well as ensuring correct documentation and supplying such information to vendors
• Responsible for the purchase of production materials, operating supplies, manufacturing equipment and services as well as issues related to the purchase such as duties, legal obligation, and import/export requirements
• Market test free spend materials for negotiation leverage or possible resource
• Work with legal to review all new contracts and negotiate better terms
• Generates requirement packages to suppliers (MRP)
• Attend APQP meetings as required
• Quote new sourcing for new launch programs, and track new launch sourcing to support Q1 and MRD builds
• Works with quality to ensure that all material claims are resolved in a reasonable amount of time, and to discuss defective or unacceptable goods or services to determine root cause and take corrective action
• Selects and rates suppliers, develops suppliers with performance issues, and continuously evaluates supplier's delivery and quality performance
• Work with under-performing suppliers to improve, or research and locate alternate suppliers
• Supplier technical review visits to improve relations and assess their facilities in the areas of quality, financial stability, and continuous improvement
• Update and review operating expenses
• On-site NAFTA representative completing all Certificates of Origin and handling customs transactions
• Communicate with all areas of the plant to ensure the needs of the company are being fulfilled through purchasing
• Maintains procurement records such as copies of quotes, delivery records, and approves invoices for payment
• Know and follow company policy to protect company from any legal issues
• Any other duties or responsibilities assigned by the Materials Manager
• Abide by all Company polices including, but not limited to the following: Health and Safety, Quality and Environmental Systems, Human Resources policies, and the Martinrea Employee Handbook