Intermediate Buyer – Manufacturing Industry Experience Required!

Quantum Management Services Ltd.Mississauga, ON, Canada

4 days ago

Salary

CA$60,000.00–CA$70,000.00 yearly

Job type

Permanent

Job description

Position : Intermediate Buyer – Raw Materials purchasing experience preferred!

Location : Mississauga (On-site)

Salary : $60K to $70K

Job Type : Permanent

We are looking to hire a Intermediate Buyer for a great manufacturing client located in Mississauga. Reporting to the Purchasing Manager, the Intermediate Buyer is responsible for the sourcing, negotiation and buying of goods, materials, and services to ensure that ongoing production needs are met. Understanding the purchasing service function, the individual demonstrates strong analytical, communication and negotiation skills. The successful candidate has the ability to build relationships both with suppliers and internal customers.

Responsibilities include but are not limited to the following :

Purchase of goods, materials and services taking into account price, quality and on time delivery to ensure on going production needs are met
Monitor raw material / supply chain constrains and disruptions along with understanding competitor’s and suppliers’ strategies to overcome such constrains
Evaluate areas of opportunities to make business savings utilizing negotiation and procurement best practice tools and methods
Develop creative and innovative procurement processes, ideas and strategies to improve operational efficiencies, add value, aid business performance and work towards a strategy of continuous improvement
Work collaboratively with stakeholders and suppliers regarding new projects, supplies and initiatives
Ensure adequate inventory levels by monitoring, adjusting and ordering supplies based on consumption
Deliver briefs, updates and reports as and when required
Mentor and coach the Junior Buyer to enhance their career and professional development
Attend meetings and update others on issues or concerns, in particular when there is a risk which could prevent the organization meeting productions demands or where there are over capacity concerns

Requirements :

Post secondary education in related major

CPP designation (or working towards CPP designation) is an asset

5+ years of purchasing experience within the manufacturing sector demonstrated increasing level of responsibilities

MS Office with advanced Excel

Experience with an ERP, MRP (Experience with JDE is considered an asset).

Strong analytical and numerically skills with strong proven problem solving abilities

Commercially and financially aware

Keen attention to detail and accuracy

Computer literate, to include advance Excel skills

Strong communication and interpersonal skills

Strong negotiation skills

Ability to build strong and fruitful relationships with employees and suppliers

Ability to work effectively in a fast paced environment, multi-task and work with minimal supervision

Detailed oriented, has a strong sense of priority along with the ability to work independently and as a part of a team.

Self starter, proactive and results oriented.

Ability to negotiate with suppliers will be an important aspect of this job

To apply, please send your resume to Vanessa Tran at [email protected].

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