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About Gates Corporation

Gates Corporation is a prominent manufacturer specializing in application-specific solutions for fluid power and power transmission. Renowned for innovating within material science, Gates creates products that consistently surpass customer expectations. Their products, such as belts and hoses, serve diverse industries including automotive, agriculture, and consumer electronics.

Role Overview

Reporting directly to the Plant Manager, the Buyer independently manages procurement activities within the plant, adhering strictly to purchasing policies and procedures. The role entails decision-making on costs, timelines, and service quality with suppliers primarily focused on commodity buying, supplier management, and program support.

Key Responsibilities

Execute commodity purchasing process including RFQ, negotiation, and cost analysis to ensure optimal pricing, quality, and delivery.
Collaborate with global purchasing to target and achieve annual cost reduction goals (cost downs) via supplier negotiations and value analysis methodologies.
Manage timely delivery and approval of PPAP parts, working closely with Supplier Quality Engineers.
Oversee supplier purchase orders, administer quarterly aluminum, currency adjustments, and maintain supplier performance ratings.
Maintain accurate tool management records, shot reports in coordination with suppliers, and compile annual tool replacement budgets with recommendations.
Support new program launches with activities such as design reviews, engineering change requests, PPAP documentation, labeling, and packaging compliance.
Assist engineering and quality departments with change management processes.
Handle capital purchase initiatives and develop competitive tendering processes with multiple sourcing strategies, including auctions when necessary.
Maintain vendor master records, manage supplier certifications including liability and WSIB, and ensure supplier compliance with corporate directives and anti-corruption policies.
Provide support and development for indirect supply base relating to catalogue purchases and negotiate relevant contracts.

Time Allocation

30% - Support for new program launches
40% - Reporting, analysis, recommendations, and following up
10% - Leading cost reduction and value analysis projects
10% - Supplier relations and development
10% - Other assigned duties

Candidate Profile and Requirements

Preferred college degree in manufacturing or mechanical engineering with at least four years' purchasing experience or equivalent.
Professional designation such as Level III PMAC or equivalent is an advantage.
Automotive purchasing background preferred.
Strong verbal and written communication skills with thorough knowledge of procurement systems and processes.
Ability to read and interpret engineering drawings and comprehend cost factors in Aluminum Die Casting and Machining to accurately estimate and assess supplier quotations.
Self-motivated team player capable of daily collaboration within Supply Chain Management and related departments.
Experience partnering with business leaders to develop and execute global purchasing initiatives.
High-level interpersonal and leadership skills, with capability to influence and coach across organizational levels and global locations.
Ability to build and nurture effective teams.
Knowledge of regulatory compliance and business acumen.
Change management expertise and experience preferred with acquisition integrations.
Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite and ERP systems, including Oracle.

Work Environment and Equal Opportunity Statement

Established in 1911 and publicly traded on the NYSE, Gates operates globally as one unified organization with a core mission to push material science boundaries. Gates is an equal opportunity employer committed to fair hiring practices without discrimination based on legally protected characteristics.

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