Junior Buyer

Job Number: 25993 
Group: Cosma International  
Division: Formet Industries 
Job Type: Permanent/Regular 
Location: St. Thomas 

Group Description

Cosma provides a comprehensive range of body, chassis and engineering solutions to global customers. Through our robust product engineering, outstanding tooling capabilities and diverse process expertise, we continue to bring lightweight and innovative products to market.

COMPANY INTRODUCTION

Formet is one of the largest manufacturing employers in Southwestern Ontario producing body and chassis components for assembly plants across North America. Our 1.1 million square foot facility features industry-leading hydroforming, roll-forming, hot-stamping, robotic assembly and post-assembly coating processes. At Formet, we take care of each other and live by the motto "One Team. One Formet."

POSITION SUMMARY

This position is responsible for the ongoing administrative/clerical activities for the Department to support the continuous supply and availability of all production and maintenance materials, parts, chemicals, tooling, MRO, capital equipment, protective equipment, office supplies and equipment, services and other items to satisfy the need of all departments in the organization. The Team Member is expected to initiate solutions to an array of situations, and maintain the confidentiality of the department.

  **This position requires the successful candidate to work on-site in St. Thomas, ON. Remote work is not available at this time**

RECOMMENDED QUALIFICATIONS

     Minimum 1 year of purchasing experience.

? Possess or be actively working toward Advanced status in "Professional Programme" of SCMA/SCMAO.

? Diploma in Purchasing or Materials Management

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

     Perform all duties and promote themselves in a manner that reflects Formet Expectations and Formet’s Visions/Values through Magna’s Employee Charter.

? Follow and abide by all government, Legal, Magna and Formet rules and regulations.

? Contribute to continuous improvement and cost reduction activities.

? Performs all daily clerical activities of the department including; creating and issuing purchase orders, obtaining confirmation of purchase orders from suppliers, updating SAP based on supplier responses.

? Ensures purchase orders are entered and issued in a timely manner.

? Assures on time (as needed) delivery to help timely program completion and help maximize Formet profits.

? Communicates effectively with requisitioning departments and arranges for proper and accurate information exchange between originator and vendor.

? Reconciles variances between Purchase Orders and Invoices (Price, Quantity, Incoterms, Terms of Payment)

? Maintains the files, statistical reports and records of the department.

? Maintain vendor file, purchase price, price fluctuations and quality records.

? Understands and maintains the Purchasing requirements defined in QMS.

? Work on projects, reports and contribute to various studies as required

? Maintains confidentiality of appropriate information.

? Attain functional understanding and proficiency of all application software used in the department (Microsoft Office, SAP etc).

? Assigned projects to develop into the MRO Buyer position

? Train other employees as required.

? Perform other duties as designated.

SAFETY AND HOUSEKEEPING

 Responsible to adhere to all Health and Safety programs in accordance with the O.H.S.A.

 Follow and ensure the company’s procedures regarding safety rules and regulations are followed throughout the plant. 

 Ensure that you work and operate equipment according to Formet’s safety rules and regulations.

 Active role in maintaining excellent housekeeping through leading by example.

 Ensure that your department is clean, tidy, organized and a safe workplace at all times.

 As with Safety, Security is everyone’s responsibility and Formet requires its employees to contribute to this activity by immediately notifying your supervisor when you identify security issues that affect the integrity of our supply chain, in accordance with PIP (Partners in Protection) and C-TPAT (Customs – Trade Partnership Against Terrorism) requirements.

BENEFITS

Overtime after 40 hours per week.

Shift premiums of $0.75/hour (afternoons) and $1.25/hour (nights)

2 weeks of paid vacation (3 weeks after 3 years) + 3 Personal Paid Holidays (PPH) + 2 half days.

Medical and Dental Coverage.

Plant wide Incentive Program – based on a number of factors, all members of our team receive an Incentive Bonus, if requirements are met.

Magna Profit Sharing.

Matched GRRSP.

Company paid life insurance and AD&D coverage.

Educational Assistance program.

Subsidized Cafeteria.

Work boot, safety glasses and custom molded earplug allowances.

Weekly pay via direct deposit.

Company paid uniforms (if you choose to use).

Barbecues and Children’s Christmas Party.

Roger’s cell phone plan available to Formet Team Members - $40.00 / month

Employee discounts (new vehicle, amusement parks etc.)

Additional Information

Accommodations for disabilities in relation to the job selection process are available upon request.

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