Job description

JOB SUMMARY:

Compiles information and records to prepare purchase orders for procurement of material by performing the following duties:

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES include but are not limited to: Other duties may be assigned.

• Train, mentor and supervise various Buyer’s on specific product line needs and fill in as needed.
• Provides and supports performance coaching and professional development of direct reports and team members in one’s functional area, including formal and periodic communication around internal control accountabilities.
• Assigns and manages purchasing staff and buyers to meet internal customers’ needs and works with the respective vendors in meeting those needs; works with purchase owners from initial needs identification to delivery.
• Researches and evaluates current and potential suppliers based on price, quality, selection, service, support, availability, reliability, production and distribution capabilities, reputation and history.
• Receives and reviews quotes to determine the supplier with the highest quality goods at lowest possible price.
• Verifies nomenclature and specifications for the addition of new parts as requested.
• Sources and requests samples for all current and new parts, as needed.
• Researches and analyzes inventory records to maintain appropriate stock levels.
• Monitor the current KPI’s that are in place and take necessary actions to improve and stabilize at the adequate levels.
• Ensures accuracy and timeliness of preparation, processing and distribution of purchase orders and retains all necessary documents regarding the purchasing organization.
• Creates purchase orders and obtains appropriate signature(s) as required for approval.
• Works with quality department to discuss defective or unacceptable goods and determine disposition or corrective action required.
• Compiles records of items purchased or transferred between departments, prices, deliveries and inventories.
• Confers with suppliers concerning OT Performance, for late and early deliveries. As well as, pricing, shipping and payment terms, defective shipments and over/under shipped items.
• Be able to maintain & grow new VMI programs with new vendors & products.
• Performs quarterly analysis for standard cost pricing requirement.
• Attends and participates in meetings, conferences and trade shows as needed.
• Other duties may be assigned.

SKILLS / ABILITIES / REQUIREMENTS:

• Ability to read and interpret documents, reports, bids, contracts, catalogs, and invoices.
• Strong analytical, negotiating and communication skills.
• Good mathematical aptitude, problem solving/decision making skills, and good time management skills.
• Computer proficiency, specifically Excel experience.
• Ability to use a ten key by touch, facsimile, and copier.
• Position may require overnight domestic and minimal international travel.
• Attendance and input on daily Ops call.

KNOWLEDGE OF:

• Knowledge of Microsoft Applications (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Outlook).
• MRP Experience (QAD preferred).
• Basic arithmetic – addition, subtract, multiply and divide.

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE:

• High School Diploma or equivalent; and/ or (2) years of related experience or four (4) years in assistant buyer or related position.
• Purchasing environment preferred.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: From $85,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• Dental care
• Life insurance
• Paid time off

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift
• Monday to Friday
• Weekend availability

Ability to commute/relocate:

• Vaughan, ON L4K 4W8: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (required)

Education:

• Secondary School (preferred)

Experience:

• purchasing: 2 years (preferred)

Expected start date: 2023-01-30