Job Title: Purchasing Manager
Reports to:
Directly: Chief Purchasing Officer
Indirectly: Canada and SLP General Plant Managers
Location: Ayr, ON or San Luis Potosi, MX
Bend All Automotive ULC (BAA) is now Veritas Canada! Following the completion of HDT Automotive Solutions LLC’s (“HDT”) acquisition of the majority assets of Veritas AG (“Veritas”) in 2024, the companies announced May 28, 2025 that going forward, they will operate in the market under the global unified brand identity Veritas.
Veritas is a leading global supplier of automotive tubular components used in fluid transfer and thermal management systems, with a diverse array of products, new materials capabilities, a worldwide manufacturing footprint, and a well-balanced customer base.
With a global footprint spanning 14 locations across North America, Europe, and Asia, the company employs more than 5,000 people and serves leading global automotive OEMs as well as top suppliers. Now, with the official rebrand to Veritas, the company is poised to build on its strengthened capabilities and further capitalize on global trends in automotive innovation.
We are seeking an experienced Purchasing Manager to oversee both our Ayr, Ontario and San Luis Potosi, Mexico location.
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES
- Management of the purchasing process of goods and services, guaranteeing an effective and up-to-date supply to other departments, with cost saving approach.
- Define strategy for department in agreement with overall company/category strategy.
- Establish purchasing processes and procedures.
- Lead budget development and cost savings initiatives.
- Ensure project/department milestones and goals are met and adhere to approved budgets.
- Evaluate and analyze purchasing and price trends to identify forecast demand, present and future material availability as well as minimize purchasing costs.
- Drive decisions and influence change using negotiation skills, strong judgement, analytical skills and resourcefulness.
- Cooperate with other departments to stimulate and develop a partnership culture within the company.
- Lead strategic sourcing process.
- Identify potential suppliers, analyze capabilities and develop a sourcing strategy and roadmap for Veritas stakeholders.
- Participate / Lead contractual negotiations with suppliers on NDA's, General Terms and Conditions, Production Supply and Long Term Agreements.
- Maintains relationship with vendors.
- Prepare bid awards requiring upper Management approval.
- Attend sector fairs and visit main suppliers.
- Ensure development of department personnel.
- Management of Ontario, Canada and San Luis Potosí, Mexico, Purchasing departments according to needs and targets of the company.
- Serve as escalation point for issues.
- Guarantee compliance with Quality Assurance requirements in goods and materials.
- Compliance with the requirements specified in the procedures and instructions of the Integrated Management System according to IATF 16949 and ISO 14001.
Key Qualifications
- Bachelor’s degree in business, Finance, Supply Chain Management, Engineering or related discipline required, Master's degree preferred
- 8+ years of experience in Purchasing, Supplier Quality, Supply Chain Management, Cost Engineering or other similar disciplines. Automotive experience preferred.
- 5+ years purchasing management experience
- CPM and / or CPIM certified is a plus
- Global commodity experience
- Able to create win-win resolutions to conflict situations using analytical problem-solving skills
- Demonstrated ability to execute multiple projects simultaneously in a fast paced and evolving environment
- Skilled negotiator with previous experience in the automotive industry with some technical background
- Excellent planning and time management skills
- Successful at building and leading high performing teams
- Effective listener and the ability to cultivate relationships in cross functional groups and earn trust
- Able to lead, coach and mentor Buyers of different seniority levels
- Able to build constructive, trusting relationships with our global supply base
- English language required, Spanish is a valuable plus
Physical demands: Minimal.
Travel required: Able to travel domestically and internationally up to 25% of the time as required.
Diversity and Inclusion Statement: Veritas is committed to promoting accessibility for Ontarians with disabilities in accordance with the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act and makes accommodations available for applicants with disabilities in its recruitment processes. When an applicant for employment is chosen to participate in an assessment and/or the selection process, reasonable accommodations are available upon request in relation to the materials or processes to be used.
Other duties: Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change at any time with or without notice.
We thank all applicants, however, only those selected for an interview will be contacted.
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $154,000.00-$164,000.00 per year
Benefits:
- Company events
- Company pension
- Dental care
- Disability insurance
- Employee assistance program
- Extended health care
- Life insurance
- On-site parking
- Paid time off
- RRSP match
- Vision care
Application question(s):
- Are you a minimum 18 years of age? Answer Yes or No.
Language:
Work Location: In person
