Founded in 1948, KSR is an industry leader in designing, engineering, and manufacturing driver interface systems of the future for Tier 1 OEMs. KSR has an immediate opening for a Global Commodity Buyer Ridgetown, Ontario…
Founded in 1948, KSR is an industry leader in designing, engineering, and manufacturing driver interface systems of the future for Tier 1 OEMs. KSR has an immediate opening for a Advanced Development Engineer Global Head…
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Founded in 1948, KSR is an industry leader in designing, engineering, and manufacturing driver interface systems of the future for Tier 1 OEMs. KSR has an immediate opening for a Purchasing Administrator This position ma…
Skills: Purchase Order Management, ERP/MRP Systems, Supplier Relationship Management, Pricing Documentation, Data Integrity
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$70k–$125k/yr
Full-time
bachelor degree
Life Insurance, Employee Assistance Program, RRSP/401k, Disability Insurance, Extended Health Care, On-site Parking
Posted 39d ago
~40 hrs/week
Responsibilities
Develop and execute global sourcing strategies for assigned commodities to ensure supply continuity and cost competitiveness. Manage global supplier relationships and collaborate cross-functionally to support production and new program launches.
Requirements
Requires a Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain, Business, or a related field. Candidates must have 5-10 years of progressive purchasing or strategic sourcing experience within the automotive manufacturing industry.
Full job description
Founded in 1948, KSR is an industry leader in designing, engineering, and manufacturing driver interface systems of the future for Tier 1 OEMs.
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.
Additional Information
Our Applicant Tracking System uses some AI-enhanced tools; however, all decisions related to screening, assessing, and selecting candidates are made by real people on our team.
This posting is for a vacant position.
KSR International ULC is committed to building a diverse, inclusive, and barrier-free workplace. If you require accommodation during the hiring process, please inform us in advance so we can arrange appropriate support.
Thank you for your interest in joining our team. Only candidates selected for an interview will be contacted.
KSR develops, engineers, and manufactures high-quality automotive interface solutions.
Industry
Motor Vehicle Manufacturing
Company size
1,001-5,000 employees
Founded
1948
Headquarters
Ridgetown, Ontario
LinkedIn followers
6,010
Founded in 1948, KSR is an industry leader in designing, engineering, and manufacturing driver interface systems of the future for Tier 1 OEMs.
KSR International Inc., now a global business, began as a small operation in Ontario, Canada. Working out of his Ridgetown garage, founder A.J. Sales got his start by manufacturing locks for Ford-built cars and trucks. Over the next decade, KSR expanded rapidly, developing a reputation for quality auto parts, and in 1957, it redefined the traditional fixed pedal business.
Today, KSR is a privately-held company with facilities in North America, Europe, and Asia. We set the industry standard for brake pedal modules as well as traditional fixed systems and advanced adjustable systems. With a rich history of reliable manufacturing, superior customer service, and continual improvement, KSR has become the go-to technology solutions provider for the automotive industry.
Offices: 95 Erie Street South, Ridgetown, Ontario N0P 2C0, CA · Queensway Business Centre Dunlop Way, Scunthorpe, DN16 3RN, GB · 26261 Evergreen Road, Suite 415, Southfield, Michigan 48076, US · Hildesheimer Strasse 187, Laatzen, D-30880, DE · 56 Lane Antuo Road (Anting Town), Room 401, Entrance 6, Building 5, Shanghai, Jiading District, CN
KSR develops, engineers, and manufactures high-quality automotive interface solutions.
Industry
Motor Vehicle Manufacturing
Company size
1,001-5,000 employees
Founded
1948
Headquarters
Ridgetown, Ontario
LinkedIn followers
6,010
Founded in 1948, KSR is an industry leader in designing, engineering, and manufacturing driver interface systems of the future for Tier 1 OEMs.
KSR International Inc., now a global business, began as a small operation in Ontario, Canada. Working out of his Ridgetown garage, founder A.J. Sales got his start by manufacturing locks for Ford-built cars and trucks. Over the next decade, KSR expanded rapidly, developing a reputation for quality auto parts, and in 1957, it redefined the traditional fixed pedal business.
Today, KSR is a privately-held company with facilities in North America, Europe, and Asia. We set the industry standard for brake pedal modules as well as traditional fixed systems and advanced adjustable systems. With a rich history of reliable manufacturing, superior customer service, and continual improvement, KSR has become the go-to technology solutions provider for the automotive industry.
Offices: 95 Erie Street South, Ridgetown, Ontario N0P 2C0, CA · Queensway Business Centre Dunlop Way, Scunthorpe, DN16 3RN, GB · 26261 Evergreen Road, Suite 415, Southfield, Michigan 48076, US · Hildesheimer Strasse 187, Laatzen, D-30880, DE · 56 Lane Antuo Road (Anting Town), Room 401, Entrance 6, Building 5, Shanghai, Jiading District, CN