Buyer, Tooling

What are your contributions to the team?

• Analyze and interpret purchase requests in collaboration with Engineering, Methods, and Production teams
• Manage the procurement of tooling (fixtures, gauges, and specialized equipment)
• Prepare and issue RFQs and evaluate supplier proposals
• Establish and maintain strong commercial and contractual relationships with suppliers
• Lead negotiations on pricing, delivery, quality
• Identify and implement cost reduction opportunities (TCO approach)
• Ensure full purchase order lifecycle follow-up (from sourcing to delivery and validation)
• Monitor supplier manufacturing progress and ensure adherence to project timelines
• Coordinate with cross-functional teams to meet project milestones
• Manage supplier risks related to capacity, quality, and lead time
• Support resolution of supplier quality issues and non-conformities
• Participate in project governance and maintain performance indicators
• Interact with multifunctional teams (Production, Procurement, Methods, Finance, Manufacturing)
• Support the integration of new tools into the manufacturing system

How to thrive in this role?

• You have 5 to 8 years of experience in procurement within a manufacturing environment
• You have experience in tooling, equipment, or technical sourcing (asset)
• You have the ability to read mechanical and electrical drawings (strong asset)
• You have a good understanding of manufacturing processes
• You have experience with SAP, Maximo, or Ariba (asset)
• You have strong negotiation, analytical, and problem-solving skills
• You are able to manage multiple priorities in a dynamic environment
• You can work in French and English (spoken and written)