Senior Buyer Jobs

Our client is looking for Senior Buyer- Manufacturing on a permanent basis.

What we offer:

• Salary: $ 80,000 /yr. depending on experience.

• Work Location: ON L4K 2Z3

• Hours of Work: Monday to Friday – 7 AM to 3 PM

• Full Time, Permanent with benefits.

What you do:

Reporting directly to the Supply Chain Manager, the Senior Buyer will coordinate procurement of direct and indirect spend, prepare purchase orders, ensure best pricing and delivery while also utilizing forecasting and analytic skills to meet inventory needs. The Senior Buyer will review, and update demand signals as required to ensure proper supply/demand elements are triggered in the order process system.

• Review, evaluate, and monitor department purchase requisitions for proper authorizations, specifications.

• Prepare and issue purchase orders to suppliers and sub-contractors daily for timely receipt of goods to meet customer/ project requirements.

• Procurement of all direct/indirect spend. • Review and approve all purchase orders. • Ability to negotiate contracts for the purchase of production machinery/ equipment.

• Manage all contract purchases, cancellations, and re-schedule delivery dates in and out.

• Expedite open purchase orders for past due items and ensuring On-Time Delivery (OTD) for all purchases.

Works with Engineering in support of new product introduction launches and prototype production builds.

• Act as Champion for ERP system implementation in supply chain department.

• Review and update demand signals as required to ensure proper supply/ demand elements are triggered in the order process system.

• Uses forecasting and negotiating skills to maintain supply of critical inventory items and implements supplier stocking programs where suitable and applicable.

• Plan, review and manage current and future MRP requirements based on production needs.

• Work closely with Master Production Scheduler to gain best understanding of forecast and production needs and provide necessary support to production floor.

• Communicate supplier quality issues and rejections with appropriate vendors.

• Coordinate with Quality Assurance for approval of new parts or new vendors.

• Review competitive pricing, negotiate purchase contracts with suppliers ensuring the most cost competitive price, quality, and delivery.

• Negotiate optimum pricing solutions and order policies, terms and conditions with suppliers and sub-contractors.

• Evaluate, monitor, and manage suppliers based on price, quality, and delivery performance.

• Prepare supplier and purchasing status reports, administration tasks, such as filing, etc.

• Maintain supplier and sub-supplier relationships and strategic alliances to ensure continuous flow of materials throughout the supply chain.

• Continuous management of Supply Chain Projects Matrix.

• Survey marketplace for alternate vendor quotes to ensure the competitiveness of existing vendors. Supply Chain Management (SCM) risk reduction – seeking alternate sources of supply.

• Prepare and analyze reports as needed.

• Review/approve all invoices for payment (direct and indirect);

• All other duties as assigned.

Who are you:

• Electronic or Mechanical Engineering Certificate/Diploma is a requirement.

• College Certificate/Diploma in Supply Chain procedures or related work experience

• 5 years Buyer experience in manufacturing environment

• Minimum 2 years’ experience working with MRP/ERP system.

• Lean manufacturing training and experience considered an asset.

• Ability to work under pressure, multi-task, organize deadlines and priorities.

Apply now—we look forward to meeting you!

Drake International is an equal opportunity employer. We are committed to championing accessibility, inclusivity, and diversity in the workplace. Accommodation is available on request at all stages of the hiring process.

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