Date: Jun 19, 2026
Location: Windsor, ON, CA, N8W 5B1
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Company: Gates Corporation
Are you inspired by challenging the status quo? Do you thrive in collaborative environments that drive results? If so, Gates could be for you.
Gates is a leading manufacturer of application-specific fluid power and power transmission solutions. We push the boundaries of material science to engineer solutions that continually exceed customer expectations.
Let's simplify it, think belts and hoses. Found in motorcycles, conveyor belts, cars, tractors, blenders, vacuum cleaners, bicycles, & 3D printers just to name a few. Because why not do it all?
Position Summary
The incumbent reports to the Plant Manager and independently makes decisions with regard to assigned areas of responsibility limited by purchasing policies and procedure guidelines. Has first level decision-making authority with all matters involving costs, services, and timing with supply base. Work with supplier base on all purchase components and outside processes. Optimize the use of global bookshelf technology and product families.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities
Manage commodity buying through the RFQ and buying processes using negotiation and costing skills to secure the best price, quality and delivery on all new and existing products, in step with Global purchasing. Identify and achieve annual cost downs within the assigned commodities through suppler negotiation and VAVE activity. Ensure PPAP parts are delivered on time and the Supplier Quality Engineer approves the parts in a timely manner. Manage suppliers purchase order, process quarterly aluminum, currency adjustments and supplier ratings. Maintain Tool Management Records. Ensure shot reports are maintained in conjunction with supplier. Complete yearly Tool replacement budget submitting recommendations. Support program launch, including design review, ECR processing, PPAP portal entries, PPAP part deliveries, label certifications and packaging. Support Engineering and Quality part changes through CMP. Drive Capital purchases. Developed transparent tenders, developing multiple sourcing options, working with the Global purchasing manager, supporting auctions as required. Maintain a solid indirect supply base to Support Catalogue purchases, negotiating costing and delivery, process requisition and orders. Locate and develop supplier in accordance with Gates Corporate Directive processing through Kroll anti-corruptions portal and ORC. Maintain accurate supplier information in master supply base. Ensure Liability and WSIB certification record are maintained.
30 % - Launch support of new programs
40% - Reports, submission, recommendation and follow up.
10% - Support of cost downs, VAVE
10% - Supplier support and development
10% - Other duties as assigned
Qualifications
To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required.
College degree in manufacturing or mechanical engineering preferred with four years purchasing experience or equivalent.
Level III in P.M.A.C. or other designation an asset.
Automotive purchasing experience
Requirements and Preferred Skills
Must possess good oral and written communication skills, and have a complete understanding of procurement systems.
Requires the ability to interoperate engineering drawings, and understand cost drivers related to Aluminum Die Cast and Machining processes allowing the ability to estimate and validate Supplier quote submissions.
Self-starter, team player, daily interaction within SCM area and other related departments within the quote process.
Experience in partnering with business leaders on developing and driving global initiatives.
High Level interpersonal and leadership skills; must be able to influence and coach across multiple levels within the company and locations; including establishing global partnerships.
Ability to staff and develop an effective and capable team.
Demonstrated understanding of regulatory environments
Demonstrated business acumen
Change management leadership capability
Experience with acquisition integration preferred.
Strong proficiency with Microsoft suite and other ERP systems, such as Oracle.
WHY GATES?
Founded in 1911 in Denver, Colorado, Gates is publicly traded on the NYSE. While we might operate in a vast amount of time zones we operate as 'One Gates' and have a common goal of pushing the boundaries of materials science. We invest in our people, bringing real-world experience that enables us to solve our customers' diverse challenges of today and anticipate those of tomorrow.
WORK ENVIRONMENT
Gates is an Equal Opportunity and is committed to ensuring equal employment opportunities for all job applicants and employees. Employment decisions are based upon job-related reasons regardless of race, sex, color, religion, age, disability, pregnancy, citizenship, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, protected veteran status, genetic information, marital status, or any other consideration defined by law.
