Global Commodity Buyer

KSR has an immediate opening for a
Global Commodity Buyer
Ridgetown, Ontario, or Southfield, Michigan

The Global Commodity Buyer is responsible for developing and executing global sourcing strategies for assigned commodities to ensure continuity of supply, cost competitiveness, quality, and compliance with customer and regulatory requirements. Operating within a Tier 1 automotive manufacturing environment, this role manages supplier relationships across multiple regions, negotiates commercial agreements, and collaborates cross‑functionally with Engineering, Quality, Operations, Program Management, and Finance to support current production and new program launches.

Job Type: Full-time, Permanent
Work Location: In person
Ability to commute/relocate to Ridgetown, ON, Canada or Southfield, Michigan, U.S.A
Benefits

Life insurance
Employee assistance program
RRSP/401k
Disability insurance
Extended health care
On-site parking

Annual Salary Range: $70,000 - $125,000
Please note: if this position is filled in the U.S., the salary range may vary based on market conditions and applicable pay structures.

Qualifications

Bachelor’s Degree in one of the following: Supply Chain Management, Business Administration / Commerce, Purchasing or Procurement Management, or other related field, or equivalent experience
5–10 years of progressive purchasing or strategic sourcing experience in automotive manufacturing

Job Responsibilities

Ensure compliance with company purchasing policies, ethical sourcing standards, and applicable trade requirements
Support sustainability, regulatory, and customer requirements
Maintain audit‑ready documentation and sourcing approvals

Develop and execute global sourcing strategies for assigned commodities
Define supplier footprint, sourcing models, and localization strategies
Monitor commodity market trends, capacity constraints, and cost drivers

Lead RFQs/RFPs, supplier evaluations, and sourcing decisions
Negotiate pricing, long‑term agreements, tooling, payment terms, and indexation
Award business in accordance with internal approval and governance processes

Drive year‑over‑year cost reductions and total cost of ownership improvements
Perform cost analysis and should‑cost modeling; track and validate savings with Finance

Manage global supplier relationships across quality, cost, delivery, and responsiveness
Support supplier performance reviews and corrective action follow‑up
Support new product launches by ensuring suppliers meet APQP, PPAP, and SOP requirements
Coordinate sourcing timelines with internal stakeholders
Ensure tooling, capacity, and commercial readiness to support launch milestones
Identify and mitigate supply chain risks and develop contingency plans
Lead supplier‑related escalation management during supply disruptions
Perform Other duties as assigned.