Purchasing director Offres d'emploi - Markham, ON

Purchasing Agent

Markham

Regular

MERIEUX NUTRISCIENCES

As a trusted partner, our Public Health mission is to make food systems safer, healthier and more sustainable. Throughout our global network in 27 countries, we offer to our customers a wide range of testing and innovative solutions dedicated to preventing health risks related to food, environment and consumer goods. External growth has been a key pillar of our history with more than 40 acquisitions completed in the last 10 years.

If you want to contribute to an inspiring long-term purpose, to be part of a fast growing company on a high-value market with significant build-up opportunities, and to grow in an entrepreneurial and warm environment,  join us!

YOUR DAY TO DAY LIFE

We are looking for a Purchasing Agent in 90 Gough Rd, Markham, ON L3R 5V5 CAN. Your mission will be to :

Purpose (Objective) :

Thisposition is responsible for administering processes necessary in theprocurement of material resources and services to maximize operationalefficiencies and fulfillment of laboratory and corporate expectations. Thisposition will work primarily with locations / laboratories to centralize thepurchasing of the organization, as well as to negotiate, implement and managesupplier relationships

Main activities :

• Coordinate and purchase materials or other goods and services within the department responsibilities. Purchase materials or other goods and administer activities involved with procuring goods and services, such as materials, chemicals, equipment, tools, parts, service contracts and supplies.
• Develop and administer processes necessary for identification and deployment of material resources necessary to maximize operational efficiencies and fulfillment of laboratory and corporate needs.
• Prepare specifications for purchasing of materials, supplies, equipment, services, and goods.
• Lead and support supplier negotiations for purchase or lease of equipment, materials, supplies, products, or services.Identifies and maintains productive relations with vendors.
• Develop and maintain approved supplier and product lists and search for potential new sources of supply to support growth and cost objectives of the company.
• Review weekly back order list to reduce or eliminate back orders.Participate in problem resolution processes to identify root cause of problems to eliminate or reduce supply chain problems.
• Support the purchasing department objectives. Identify and implement cost reduction opportunities throughout the purchased goods area that meet or exceed corporate goals and objectives and provide a status report as necessary.
• Reduce suppliers for assigned commodities to meet or exceed corporate goals and objectives.
• Lead and / or participate in project teams as required.
• Assist lab personnel with purchase order and update open purchase orders when necessary.
• Develop, review, and analyze purchasing or cost data and trends to assist company personnel with forecasting current and future needs.Generate cost trends and forecast data for major commodities reflecting market conditions.Develop and maintain accurate database information for supplier profiles, cost trends, services and inventory levels.
• Create and maintain monthly or periodic reports of purchasing and usage activity and participate in supplier audits as required.
• Contact company personnel and vendors, regarding order, delivery or shipping status to ensure that merchandise, supplies, and equipment delivery is expedited.Monitor supplier performance and initiate action plans to improve performance where needed.
• Work with operations personnel to optimize the deployment of material resources and to maximize operational efficiencies and satisfy client demands.
• Support corporate quality and improvement process (TQM)
• Perform other related duties as needed.

YOUR PROFILE

Profile :

Required skills :

Management : None

Work Environment :

The positionprimarily works in an office environment in which surroundings are usuallycomfortable. The usual work hours are 40hours a week. Some work projects mayrequire the position to work extended hours. Physical dexterity is necessary toeffectively manipulate a keyboard. Theincumbent can expect extended time spent in a sitting position and working witha computer.

The pay range for this role is $27-$37 / hourly CAD.

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