S3 Group Ltd. is currently recruiting for a Purchaser to join our AWS team at our Michell, Ontario location. This is a full-time position offering a competitive salary, great health benefits and RRSP matching program, room for a rapid growth, and it is starting immediately.
Since 1966, our company has been designing and building specialized equipment, products, and custom components for end-users and other manufacturers around the world. We know that being a great place to work means far more than getting paid. S3 fosters a respectful, teamwork environment where ideas are valued, and everyone contributes with significance.
The ideal candidate will bring with them :
EDUCATION, SKILLS, TRAINING, AND EXPERIENCE
- Minimum of Grade 12 Diploma, or equivalent and 2-3 years purchasing, preferably in the manufacturing sector
- Knowledge of MRP system
- Possess excellent communication and problem-solving skills
- Have a positive and constructive attitude and the a bility to manage a range of priorities
- Detail oriented and able to learn tasks quickly
- Positive and co-operative team player and c apable of working with minimal supervision
- Ability to communicate effectively and to inspire confidence from supervisors, peers and subordinates
REPORTING RELATIONSHIPS
Reports directly to the General Manager or Operations ManagerINTER-RELATIONSHIPS
Work closely with other Purchasers, Engineering, R&D and Sales departments, Production Coordinator, production workers, Warehouse personnel, Accounting staff and ShippingKey Responsibilities :
Purchase materials for production, engineering and others on purchase orderSource materials, negotiate price, delivery, specifications and quantity with suppliersHandle all planned orders with a start date on or before current date that are assigned, based on planner ID'sReview Exception Report (Planner action) to ensure orders effectively satisfy current requirements, updating PO's as necessaryEnsure all PO dates in MAX reflect the most recent agreement with the vendor and any overdue order (as displayed on the PO dispatch report) is addressed dailyInternal Product Request (IPR)Contact supplier if there is a discrepancy between shipment received and pack slip quantity or product. Initiate a Corrective Action if applicableSend to material handlers or Warehouse to deliver to the requesting department and a djust out of stock when it comes back up to purchasing department.