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Genesis Motion Solutions – MRO Buyer

Langley, BC

Your Job

We are seeking an experienced MRO Buyer to support non-inventory buying and assist buying needs across different functions within GMS.

With motivation and dedication, you will have the opportunity of designing and implementing Supply Chain best practices. An opportunity for you to bring forth what you have tried and may have wanted to try. Successful candidates will have a hunger for entrepreneurial environments and creative problem solving.

This position is predominately on-site in our Langley, BC head office. There is flexibility to work from home when needed.

Our Team

At Genesis, there is no such thing as a dull moment. The path we are on is full of excitement, energy and exploring new frontiers. Picture having your own front row seat to the automation and robotics revolution and the future of motion technologies. This is the journey Genesis has traveled since the company’s inception. The best part? We are just getting started.

What You Will Do

• Process Purchase Requisitions and issue Purchase Orders for products and services based on negotiated costs and deliverables
• Work cross-functionally across the organization and with suppliers to resolve any issues such as material supply, costing, and purchase order to invoice discrepancies
• Develop and document procurement processes in alignment with corporate compliance requirements
• Take a professional and consistent approach in all supplier partnerships
• Deliver briefs, updates, and reports when required
• Identify new or alternate sources of supply
• Support the purchasing team in order placements and expedites
• Support negotiations with suppliers to secure the best achievable material pricing, payment, delivery, and warranty terms
• Manage a portfolio of materials and suppliers tosupport both Production and Program (product development) objectives
• Provide supply chain support to internal customers
• Ensure continuous supply of required goods and materials, and communicate any supply problems or risks

Who You Are (Basic Qualifications)

• Experience in a Buyer role
• Possess a knowledge base of key supply chain concepts
• Experience using an ERP or MRP system

What Will Put You Ahead:

• Able to work independently, and in a team environment
• Skilled in communication, negotiation, problem solving, and decision making
• Demonstrated ability to initiate and develop solutions when faced with complex challenges
• Strong time management skills and multi-tasking capabilities
• Able to manage challenges while continuing to meet deadlines and achieve goals
• Able to build commitment to ideas, plans, and courses of action
• Skilled in interpreting and communicating technical information
• Able to frame decisions with forecasted and partial data
• A degree in business, commerce, or recognized supply chain or purchasing accreditation
• Detailed and highly organized
• Enrolled or completed CPIM, CSCP or SCMP
• Assertive and able to influence stakeholders through data and discussions
• 3 or more years of procurement or purchasing experience

Who We Are

About Genesis Motion Solutions

As part of Koch Engineered Solutions, we at Genesis Motion Solutions are redefining motion - changing the way automation and robotics are designed and perform and disrupting one of today’s most rapidly growing and transformative technologies in unexpected ways. We look for inspiration beyond the conventional and encourage collaboration in the creative process. All of this is wrapped in a deep commitment to our core values. Sound like you? Join our team!

About Koch Engineered Solutions

Koch Engineered Solutions, part of the Koch Industries family of companies, is a dynamic network of businesses that work together to create an ecosystem of domain expertise. Increasing operational efficiency and safety. Reducing waste and emissions. The manufacturing challenges of today aren’t just about improving performance or practicing environmental stewardship, such as managing water and waste, reducing carbon emissions and increasing energy efficiency. They are about doing both, but better. That’s where you come in. We are a people company. It’s our people who bring the domain expertise and engineered solutions to our customers. Join our ranks and change the world.

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