Job Summary

Bourgault Industries Ltd. is seeking aStrategic Sourcing Specialist. This position will work under the direction of the Sourcing and Procurement Manager, you will perform strategic assignments of a complex nature requiring an engineering/design background and experience. Your goal will be to quote, procure, and approve parts and suppliers to mitigate risk and continually upgrade our supply base. You will be a liaison between the Bourgault R&D departments and purchasing department to ensure seamless transitions for new product development and changes to existing products.

Responsibilities

• Identify the best source for new and existing R&D changes.
• Prepare RFQs and approve submitted quotations on new and existing parts.
• Work alongside the production engineering team to conduct make/buy decisions.
• Perform site visitations; assess capabilities, and quality process leading to supplier approval or rejection.
• Identify and implement cost savings initiatives.
• Work with the offshore sourcing team members to determine the best course of action for domestic or international procurement of parts.
• Monitor and work with the procurement team to assess supplier performance for Quality, Delivery, Cost, Inventory and Innovation. Including the development and maintenance of Supplier scorecards.
• Assist the purchasing department on technical and quality related production issues.
• Implement and improve the current Bourgault Production Part Approval Process (PPAP).
• Mitigate risk by continually upgrading our supply base to moving business from those who do not meet performance expectations.
• Self-directed and disciplined to drive results from overall project goals and objectives with minimal supervision.
• Maintain good relationships with suppliers by utilizing impartial and objective criteria, while understanding sales tactics intended to blur those criteria.
• Ability to independently execute on many different projects at the same time without jeopardizing the timelines or schedules.
• A strong sense of urgency and the ability to overcome barriers to achieve overall departmental goals.
• Work closely with various stakeholders including Production, QA, R&D, Finance & Warehouse as required.
• Work with the Linamar Ag procurement teams to identify and implement link and leverage opportunities.
• Take the lead on execution of quarterly Cost Attach Team events

Required Skills/Experience

• Proven Negotiation Skills.
• An Engineering Degree and/or Professional Designation is considered an asset but not required.
• Advanced Excel and Word & Power Point.
• A willingness to take business courses/training.
• A willingness to travel to supplier locations.
• Excellent written & verbal communication, engagement, and interpersonal skills.
• Self-Directed and disciplined to execute on multiple projects concurrently while maintaining required timelines.
• An ability to building strong, trusting relationships within and external to the company.
• A strong sense of urgency and the ability to overcome barriers to achieve overall departmental goals.
• Agricultural experience.
• R&D design background/experience.
• Manufacturing Experience.
• Strategic procurement and vendor engagement & management experience.
• Operations management experience.
• Familiarity with a variety of production processes including iron castings, electronics, hydraulics, steel fabrication, welding, machining, painting, assembly, and/or testing.

What Bourgault Has to Offer

• Competitive, performance-based pay.
• Health & Dental benefits and a flexible Health Spending Account.
• Company-matching Retirement Savings Plan.
• Company-wide profit-sharing plan.
• Annual Personal Protective Equipment allowance.
• Free on-site fitness centers.
• Comprehensive Health & Safety Program.
• Regular staff BBQs, holiday parties, and employee appreciation events!

About Us

Bourgault Industries is a leading global manufacturer of technologically advanced seeding & tillage equipment, with headquarters in Saskatchewan. Our mission is to design, manufacture and distribute the highest quality, most durable, and reliable farm equipment in the world, that meets and exceeds the expectations of our valued customers.

We are committed to the continuous development of our team members and innovation in developing our products. We recognize that our employees are the backbone of what we do and the important role they play in contributing to our success.

Wage Range

$32.94-$50.35– Starting Wage is dependent on experience

CLOSING DATE FOR APPLICATION IS:

Monday, April.27 @ 5:00 P.M.

(Internal Application forms can be found in BESt: F6004g or Dayforce Hub. Please scan and attach with your online application)

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