Buyer - Etobicoke

Senior Buyer - $65K to $70K

LOCATION: Etobicoke, Ontario

Qualifications:

* BA or BS in Materials Management / Procurement / Business Administration or related
* MBA, CPM or APICS certifications an asset
* 5 yrs+ of related procurement experience (purchasing, inventory control, contract negotiation, supply management, cost accounting basics / tracking budget expenses)
* Experience managing supplier relationships
* Knowledge of MRP processes able to identify what needs to be bought, quantity to buy, and required date needed
* Contract manufacturing experience is beneficial
* Work experience in sheet metal manufacturing is beneficial
* Working knowledge of the legal aspects of procurement and contract law
* Knowledge of import freight movement
* Ability to act independently to determine methods and procedures on new assignments
* Ability to respond consistently with a high degree of initiative to resolve issues or complex problems that may arise
* Ability to maintain positive company image and brand
* Well developed written and verbal communication, listening and presentation skills
* Efficient organization and time-management skills
* Ability to prioritize tasks and meet deadlines
* Courteous and professional demeanor
* Strong negotiation skills
* Ability to work under pressure
* Intermediate computer skills (MS Office suite and other work-related software)

Duties:

* Provide parts, equipment, and materials by developing sources of supply and monitoring supplier performance
* Obtaining required parts, equipment and materials, verifying receipt of items, authorizing payment
* Managing and controlling inventory
* Issue requests for quotes / proposals (RFQ / RFP) and select best source consistent with cost, quality and delivery requirements
* Negotiate and manage long term pricing agreements on critical commodities
* Complete purchase requests with domestic and international suppliers by inputting purchase orders, expediting deliveries, and verifying all transactions
* Handle correspondence concerning over-shipments, delivery shortages, changes in quantity, delivery dates, and prices and report changes to the interested parties in a timely manner as required
* Act as a liaison between suppliers and involved departments to resolve procurement related problems
* Process non-conforming material requests and RMA requests with supply chain partners
* Authorize payment for purchases by reviewing invoices and related documentation
* Maintain appropriate inventory levels consistent with targeted inventory goals and as set by management
* Maintain accuracy of stock code information within ERP system, including lead-time, pricing, current supplier information, current purchase order data, etc.