Purchasing Manager - Fuel Cell & Hydrogen Technology
- Employer
- Cummins
- Location
- Mississauga
- Starts
- Closes
- Job Category
- Manufacturing/Supply Chain/Purchasing
- Job Type
- Full-time
We are looking for a talented Purchasing Manager to join our team specializing in hydrogen power systems technology for our # NewPower Business Unit in Mississauga, Ontario.
In this role, you will make an impact in the following ways:
As the Purchasing Manager for Fuel Cell & Hydrogen, this position will lead purchasing for the fuel cell system and electrolyzer products currently produced at the Mississauga, Canada site. The key responsibilities specific to this position include:
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Responsible for ensuring on-time part delivery, part quality, and cost reduction for production and product development.
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Manages sourcing, quality, plant liaison, and business continuity planning within a business unit, to ensure continuity of supply. Manages the purchasing within a business unit for all materials, supplies, and equipment in support of corporate purchasing operations and goals.
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Manages end-to-end purchasing strategies and processes that capitalize on savings and risk mitigation opportunities for the business.
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Builds strong supplier relationships and encourages a high level of supplier collaboration and delivery.
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Solves complex matters of supplier performance.
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Mitigates risk and promotes compliance by establishing and maintaining valued relationships with internal and external stakeholders. Collaborate with engineering, supply chain, finance, and program teams to meet the business needs.
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Communicates regularly with purchasing team and business partners.
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Identifies, plans, and implements continuous improvement opportunities within purchasing processes.
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Actively supports the annual planning (AOP) at the site level
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Presents purchasing issues and proposed solutions to purchasing leadership.
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Develops, leads, and motivates staff; sets goals in training and development, performance, and career planning.
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Work with the Corporate sourcing teams on supplier selection and ensure early supplier integration.
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Lead and Develop a purchasing team of 3 buyers.
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High intensity and high pace work in a growth business like environment.
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Expected to work from Mississauga site office at least 3-4 days a week.
To be successful in this role you will need the following:
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University Degree or equivalent qualifications would be preferred. Engineering degree is a plus.
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Experience with expediting parts and daily/weekly tracking of parts delivery is the most important element for this role. Experience as a buyer or some experience with Purchase Order tracking in a plant environment is a plus.
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Proven experience in a rigorous and detail-oriented environment in manufacturing or industrial engineering.
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Proven experience leading teams within Purchasing space
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Significant level of relevant work experience required.