Technical Buyer Jobs

The Company

Sherwood Electromotion Inc. (SEI) is a leading independent provider of assembly, overhaul and manufacturing services for propulsion systems equipment and electrical rotating apparatus for Rail, Mass Transit and Wind Industries. SEI is a family-owned and operated company that has been in business for over 40 years. As a company, we are committed to providing our clients with outstanding quality, integrity and value.

The Opportunity

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

Duties & Responsibilities:

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

Planning, Sourcing and Procuring:

• Waste and Recycling Programs
• Machinery Spare Parts, Tooling Items/Materials as required to maintain and guarantee maximum Production Uptime.
• Components & Raw materials for production.
• Maintenance Related items, Chemicals, consumables and other Production aids.

Negotiate & Implement favourable Service contracts:

1. Overhead Crane, Compressor, Fork Lift, 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:

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

Start your career with Sherwood Electromotion Inc. today and be part of a team that rewards quality and integrity with competitive pay, employee benefits and profit sharing.

While we appreciate all candidates who express interest, only those selected for an interview will be contacted.