Experienced Buyer / Purchaser for Manufacturing Company

Job summary

Experienced Buyer required to source raw components in a busy manufacturing environment.

Job Responsibilities:

• Develop and manage suppliers for assigned portfolio, including      but not limited to, finished goods, raw materials, component parts and      production services while establishing/maintaining quality, service and      cost benchmarks
• Analyze requisitions, specifications and appropriate system      reports to determine required quantities and delivery dates and      communicate technical and logistical requirements to vendors
• Manage existing outside processes/suppliers, issue Purchase      Orders as required by Kanban and MRP/MPS reports
• Negotiate prices and Terms & Conditions of purchase orders      ensuring compliance with Victaulic contracts, policies and guidelines
• Prepare requests for proposals and quotation, analyzing and      evaluating multi-supplier responses
• Track deliveries for material and liaison with appropriate      internal and external resources as required to meet established      requirement commitments
• Resolve problems and discrepancies with quality, delivery      dates, quantity, and invoicing of purchased commodities
• Respond to expedite requests for related portfolio items and      provide as applicable delivery status and status information
• Implement strategy that reduces cost, improves quality and      delivery performance and improves Victaulic competitive position
• Maintain, re-evaluate, and expand qualified reliable sources of      supply and secondary sources as a back-up
• Improve vendor processing by restructuring supplier relationships      and material flow
• Assist Commodity Managers and Regional Sourcing in the      monitoring and maintenance of material requirements
• Identify and implement continuous improvements and      year-over-year cost and inventory reductions
• As required develop and present recommended Supply Chain      solutions in a clear, concise and effective manner to Leadership, in an      effort to gain understanding and support
• Build and maintain strong working relationships with internal      customers and key suppliers
• Participate / lead special projects in sourcing area
• Other tasks as assigned by Manager

Education and Skill Requirement:

• Minimum of a post-secondary degree or diploma in Purchasing or related field of study, or relevant practical experience
• Minimum 3-5 years experience in Purchasing, Material Control, or related fields
• Experience in Lean manufacturing, distribution and logistics – Supplier integration in total company supply chain
• Understanding of customs compliance requirements  – NAFTA and importation rules for globally sourced vendors
• Strong leadership skills
• Articulate with excellent oral and written communications skills
• Strong negotiation skills an asset
• Willing to make infrequent overnight travel
• Strong analytical problem-solving ability
• Exposure/background with machined steel components an asset
• Demonstrated knowledge of strategic sourcing process, tools and their application in restructuring indirect purchases of a multi-plant manufacturing business
• Ability to participate/lead cross functional teams toward common goals and manage working relationships with Sales, Customer Service, Distribution, Plant Operations and the customer to optimize the distribution system while enhancing customer service

Please forward resume to [email protected]