Junior Buyer

Summary

Join our purchasing team as a Buyer and utilize expert knowledge to purchase goods and services at the most favourable price and terms for the company while maintaining appropriate inventory levels for production.

Requirements

• Post-secondary education (in material management, business or administration preferred)
• Minimum 3-5 years relative experience as a Buyer
• Experience purchasing in a manufacturing environment
• Completed or in the process of completing the Supply Chain Management Professional designation program is an asset
• Must be well organized and possess the ability to ensure orders arrive on time to meet production requirement goals
• Ability to source, quote and negotiate prices for materials, supplies and equipment
• Must maintain appropriate inventory levels and inventory management systems
• Ability to adhere to and enforce compliance with purchasing policies, procedures, regulations, and laws
• Ability to identify opportunities for efficiency improvements and cost-reduction and possess the initiative to implement
• Excellent skills in communication, structured problem solving and multi-tasking
• Proficient computer skills and ability to use Word, Excel, ERP and Microsoft Outlook
• Must display an infectious day to day positive attitude and spirit of continuous improvement
• Ability to work with little or no supervision
• Ability to respond appropriately in pressure situations with a calm and steady demeanor
• Strong customer service focus

Responsibilities

• Prepare and manage purchase orders for raw materials, consumables, subcontractors and services, expediting when needed
• Ensure orders arrive on time to meet production requirements
• Source, evaluate, quote, select and negotiate pricing for materials, supplies and services
• Analyze, implement and maintain appropriate inventory levels and inventory management systems
• Identify opportunities for cost reduction and efficiency improvements and implement
• Vendor measurement and management
• Participate in continuous improvement teams
• Adhere to and enforce compliance with purchasing policies, procedures, regulations, and laws
• Troubleshoot cost, quality and delivery concerns
• Review and process claims against suppliers

Benefits

• Extended Healthcare Plan (Medical, Disability, Dental & Vision)
• Active Social Committee with wonderful company culture
• Opportunities for growth and development
• Great people to work with!