Technical Buyer Jobs

We are currently looking for a Buyer to join our team.A Buyer will review production item requirements and, using known practices and company policies, orders and expedites materials and or services as detailed below;

Duties & Responsibilities:

• As time permits, the Buyer may be called upon to assist the Purchasing Manager or other Buyers to work on other projects as required by the Company.
• Waste and Recycling Programs
• Develop existing vendors to improve lead time, quality and service
• Negotiate pricing with vendors
• Communicate any delivery issues which would affect the master production schedule
• Responsible for purchase analysis relating to inventory levels of components
• Expedite materials to meet production requirements
• Machinery Spare Parts, Tooling Items/Materials as required to maintain and guarantee maximum Production Uptime.
• Ensure & Implement contractual obligations such as MSDS sheets for any products ordered, work permits, insurances, WSIB clearance certificates, waste disposal documentation etc.
• Responsible for creating supply agreements for vendors
• Responsible for resolving any shortages or discrepancies on received material with accounts payable
• Monitor all contracts, Maintain maintenance records – service manuals and certifications.
• Review exception report
• Maintain and continuously analyze the preventive maintenance schedule wherever external Service contractors are involved.
• Analyze quotes from existing and new vendors
• Coordinate with QA for FAI approval of new parts or new vendors
• Coordinating with operations and maintenance personnel to manage maintenance schedules during shutdowns and weekends as required
• Develop Disposal action for Non-Conforming Materials and implement CA/PA with Vendors.
• Sourcing inventory items Production, marketing, obtaining samples, specifications, pricing and lead times
• Ensure quantities purchased meet Sherwood’s purchasing guidelines and policies
• Components & Raw materials for production.
• Review open purchase orders to reduce and or increase quantities as necessary
• Survey market place for alternate vendor quotes to ensure the competitiveness of existing vendors
• Assist Stores during Cycle Count and Physical count Processes.
• Other duties as assigned
• Communicate QA issues and rejections with appropriate vendors
• Responsible for procuring packaging components, raw materials and non-inventory items
• Generate RFQs, gather data, analyze Bid results and update Material / Vendor Master on a daily basis
• Responsible for negotiating pricing with vendors and maintaining vendor pricing records as needed for analysis
• Order materials regularly as per the MRP: Responsible for releasing firm purchase orders as per MRP requirements
• Conduct Clerical duties as requested
• Maintenance Related items, Chemicals, consumables and other Production aids.

Negotiate & Implement favourable Service contracts:

1. Overhead Crane, Compressor, Forklift, HVAC, Ovens, Spray booth, Air makeup Units and other MRO Services as required.
2. Snow removal, Lawn & Yard Maintenance.
3. Waste management
4. Pest Control
5. Building Maintenance – Roof / Doors / Gates etc.
6. Fire Extinguishers/sprinkle systems

Skills & Qualifications:

• In-depth understanding of Total Cost for products and services
• Excellent multi-tasking skills and the ability to prioritize requirements
• Enrollment with PMAC as a CPP or SCMP an asset
• College or Technical Diploma
• Experience and success reviewing, validating and building excellent relationships with suppliers
• 5+ years’ experience as a Buyer in a similar industry
• A high level of understanding of both metal properties and their processing methods and electrical products, controls and coatings
• Ability to work well with a team
• Excellent interpersonal skills
• A high level of communication skills for both internal and external customers and the ability to project ideas and concepts to all levels within the company
• Excellent knowledge of Visual Manufacturing and ability to interpolate reports
• Mechanical and or electrical aptitude and the ability to read and understand component and subassembly drawings
• Comprehensive understanding of MS Excel & MS Word