Technical Buyer

Northern Transformer is a Canadian-owned, fast-growing manufacturer of power transformers. Our team delivers transformers of the highest quality through superior design, quality workmanship and attention to our clients’ individual needs.

As a Technical Buyer within the power transformer industry, you will play a crucial role in sourcing and procuring technical goods and services necessary for production and manufacturing processes.

Your expertise will ensure cost-effective purchases while maintaining high standards of quality and compliance. This is a fast-paced environment requiring the ability to manage competing priorities and a high level of attention to detail.

Job Responsibilities :

• Quote for items and services from qualified suppliers for purchase or estimating purposes
• Place purchase orders with suppliers to provide the best-delivered cost while considering quality and leadtime
• Track the status of all orders and take appropriate actions if delays are encountered
• Effectively communicate with the key stakeholders on any issues with the schedule, budget or quality of goods purchased
• Maintain accurate information in the ERP system from PO updates to any price updates
• Work with suppliers on NCRs for defective materials for either return or rework
• Continuously monitor inventory levels of assigned commodities and action as needed while developing improved methods to procure and manage stock
• Identify cost savings and value-added opportunities for assigned commodities
• Work with AP, receiving and suppliers to reconcile discrepancies in receiving and invoicing
• Liaise and collaborate with engineering teams
• Build and maintain strong Internal customer and supplier / vendor relationships
• Ensure all required quality documentation is received from the supplier
• Participate in the development and execution of purchasing policies and procedures
• Coordinate and monitor logistics with suppliers and freight companies

Qualifications and Skills

• Completion of Post-secondary education in Engineering, Business Administration or related field (or equivalent experience)
• 3-5 years related experience in purchasing ideally in an engineering-based company
• Proven knowledge of purchasing, warehousing and inventory control policies, processes and procedures
• APICS CPIM and / or CSCP Certification preferred
• Excellent English communication skills both written and spoken
• Experience using ERP systems Epicor ERP preferred
• Ability to work independently as well with all members of the organization - from the receiving dock to the management team
• Highly organized, self-starter, time management skills with the ability to grasp concepts quickly
• Negotiation skills and professionalism
• Strong knowledge of MS Outlook, Excel and Word

Preferred Knowledge

• Knowledge of the transformer or high voltage components industry
• Knowledge of electrical and mechanical components
• Experience in a Design to Build environment or Project Based environment
• Ability to understand CAD drawings
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