Electronics Buyer Jobs in City of Thorold, Ontario

Experience with project management, and vendor management are also required.

10 years of experience in product management, project management, factory relations and procurement.

5 years of vendor management experience.

Manage the product performance and user experience to ensure a successful product lifecycle.

Knowledge and experience in negotiation.

Train and develop a successful team by identifying any skill gaps within the department.

Deliver team training, coaching and performance management to ensure employees understand what is expected of them, working towards meeting established targets

Great benefits that include Vision, Dental and Prescriptions, RRSP matching.

Manage weekly schedules for the team, address payroll, absenteeism, and vacation requests, hiring and developing a high performance sales team

Provide customers with a positive and informative shopping experience, ensuring you consider the whole Home Entertainment picture

Offer to back up the purchase of these goods with a service that protects them long term

Flexible schedules with both full-time and part-time positions to meet your availability

At least 5 years in a Buying and/or production management

Confident communication with excellent relationship building skills

Manage your own team from the get-go.

What Experience You’ll Need To Apply

What You’ll Get In Return For Your Experience

Ideally a background in fashion

In-depth experience using demand-planning and ERP systems, as well as the ability to synthesize large amounts of data creating management reports.

Works closely with cross-functional supply management teams and buyers on all supply-related matters regarding assigned products and customer needs affecting forecasts.

Proven track record of success in similar and related Supply Chain Management roles.

Strong analytical skills with the ability to utilize data to solve issues or improve processes.

Able to manage multiple, high-profile product lines with little or no supervision.

Excellent verbal and written communication skills, with the ability to professionally present findings and recommendations to senior leadership.

Post-Secondary Diploma or Degree in Materials Management or related experience.

A certificate in purchasing from the Purchasing Management Association of Canada would be an asset

Determine purchasing strategy for commodity group, submit RFQ’s, garner samples, and manage NPI projects from concept to launch.

MRP Experience is considered an asset

Make strategic sourcing decisions based on the lowest total cost of ownership.

Identify cost savings and efficiency savings in the supply chain

Completion of postsecondary schooling in Materials Management, Operations, Purchasing, or related field.

A certificate in purchasing from the Purchasing Management Association of Canada may be required.

Excellent problem-solving skills – highly analytical.

Advanced computer skills – emphasis on Excel, Outlook, OneNote.

What Linamar Has To Offer

Support the operating groups new business pursuit and sales process by:

Outstanding communication and interpersonal skills.

Overseeing a collection of materials and suppliers to achieve manufacturing objectives.

Tasked with all buying operations, supervising suppliers in a high-volume, fast-moving setting.

Assuring consistent availability of necessary goods and materials, and addressing any supply issues that may jeopardize business procedures.

Identifying and capitalizing on opportunities to lower costs.

Investigating alternative sources for goods and materials.

Great benefits that include Vision, Dental and Prescriptions .*

Provide customers with a positive and informative shopping experience, ensuring you consider the whole Home Entertainment picture

Offer to back up the purchase of these goods with a service that protects them long term

Flexible schedules to meet your availability 

Paid training (Personal in-store and online LMS training)

Continuous development and growth opportunities .

Manages relationships with suppliers to ensure the best position for the organization toward a stable supply chain at the best value

Negotiates prices and contracts to achieve best value considering design, quality and delivery requirements.

Assesses, manages, and mitigates risks; proactively identify and mitigate potential supply chain disruptions

Coordinates with trade and traffic to track and manage freight forwarding, domestic inbound and local transportation as needed.

Minimum of five (5) years experience in procurement, business, or related

Excellent communication skills, verbal and written

The successful candidate will be able to demonstrate the following skills and experience:

Working knowledge of Microsoft office (Word, excel outlook ETC)

General mechanical aptitude/assembly experience is an asset.

2 Yrs. Post Graduate Electronic Troubleshooting and repair experience.

2 Yrs. Post Graduate Electronic Manufacturing/Production experience.

Complete manufacturing assembly tasks per required specification

Excellent organizational and time management skills

Continuously source & develop supply alternatives to reduce costs while maintaining schedule requirements

3+ years of Procurement or Purchasing experience in Contracting or Wholesale

Exceptional negotiation and communication skills

Be accountable and responsible for creating and analyzing requests for quotations and processing purchase orders

Research, source and procure materials and equipment required for projects and service work

Liaise with Sales and Project Management where supply issues may affect on time delivery to the customer.

Post-secondary degree in business administration, commerce, or economics, preferably with a specialization in Procurement / Supply Chain Management.

Knowledge of procurement processes and experience with procurement systems, data, and analytics.

Manage open purchase orders including on-time delivery and expediting when needed.

Monitor changes in the supply base and proactively manage potential impact on future supply

2+ years’ experience in sourcing, procurement, or supply chain.

Possesses knowledge and skills acquired through formal training or extensive work experience.

Schedule and track material deliveries based on production requirements.

Monitor purchase order status, follow up on unconfirmed and past due orders, and track upcoming requirements.

Collaborate with Engineering, Planning, and Production teams to communicate changes in production requirements to suppliers.

Actively manage supplier performance and maintain a roster of available supply sources.

3-6 years of experience in purchasing.

Play a key role in the business change management process, phasing in new items and phasing out the old.

University or College degree in the field of Business/Supply Chain Management/Engineering or other relevant discipline

Passionate about data management and data integrity.

Review and analyze material requirements daily to enable the creation of purchase orders and warehouse transfers.

3+ years of Supply Chain related experience, preferably in a distribution environment

In-depth experience using a business ERP system such as Epicor, SAP, Microsoft Dynamics, or similar.

Great benefits that include Vision, Dental and Prescriptions .*

Provide customers with a positive and informative shopping experience, ensuring you consider the whole Home Entertainment picture

Offer to back up the purchase of these goods with a service that protects them long term

Flexible schedules to meet your availability 

Paid training (Personal in-store and online LMS training)

Continuous development and growth opportunities .

Strong organizational skills, time management and results oriented.

Knowledge of eProcurement and eCatalog management systems is an asset.

Manage daily transactional activities following the procurement operations process in accordance with the risk, spend and scope of work complexity.

Understand and apply requirements that meet company interests and protect through compliance and risk mitigation.

Receive and review order acknowledgements from suppliers.

Maintain information on supplier performance indicators, such as on time delivery, quality and other Purchase Order (PO) requirements.

• 5+ years of purchasing experience with focus on supply chain complexity through interactions with strategic suppliers

• Intermediate skills with Excel

• Experience in inventory replenishment for high mix products in distribution environment.

• Experience in handling customer complaints and escalations

The successful candidate’s primary duties will include:

• Collaborate with supplier representatives on inventory replenishment and aged inventory clear outs

Experience in operations, inventory management, MRP and lean manufacturing processes

Certification in purchasing (CPP) or production/inventory management (i.e., CPIM) is an asset.

Manage backorders and immediate supply issues that impact production schedules and communicating accordingly during regular scheduled Production/Supply meetings.

Manage Supplier Change Requests and co-ordinate internal change processes.

Assists/lead in the setting of budgetary component requirements and CIP’s.

At least 5 years' progressive Purchasing & Planning experience

Project management skills, with strong analytical and problem solving abilities.

5+ years of experience in a similar purchasing role, working with warehousing/manufacturing (Jansan industry preferred)

ERP experience required (SAP preferred)

Ability to interpret analytical data for decision making. Strong forecasting and mathematical skills.

Continuously assess the cost and quality of goods that are received and shipped.

Maintain inventory forecasts and ensure accurate data and item set-up for SAP.

- Post-secondary education in Materials Management, Purchasing or similar

- 5+ years in Purchasing and Supply Chain Management

- Use of ERP system (Visual Manufacturing) to view demand and work order requirements

- Work with all departments to manage inventory, investigating discrepancies as needed.

o Experience with overseas buying and inventory control, an asset

- Experience with implementation and audits of ERP/MRP based systems