Buyer - Kitchener, Canada - Magellan Aerospace

Magellan Aerospace

Verified Company

Kitchener, Canada

3 weeks ago

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Sophia Lee

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Description

Buyer:

Date:
May 24, 2024

Location:
Kitchener, ON, CA, N2C 1J1

Company:
Magellan

Magellan Aerospace is a global, integrated aerospace company that provides complex assemblies and systems solutions to aircraft and engine manufacturers, and defense and space agencies worldwide.

At Magellan we have over 80 years of collective knowledge and experience in the aerospace industry, and believe one truth:
People create value.

Employees are our greatest resource in working towards a successful future, and together we build professional relationships that thrive. We know that personal development is fundamental to the success of every individual and invest in our employees.

When you are part of Magellan, you are part of the team

Position Summary

The Buyer's primary function is to ensure appropriate amount of materials and product is on site when needed to meet just in time production requirements.

They will work closely with the planning department to secure the supplies required for the schedule are available and on-site when needed.

This is an on-site, in-person position.

Essential Responsibilities
Reporting to the Materials Manager, the Buyer's activities and responsibilities include the following.

_Daily Purchasing Responsibilities _

Create purchase orders in MRP system and update when required for, but not limited to; Raw material, Hardware, Outside Processing, and Consumables
Manage MRP planning parameters
Revise purchase orders as necessary, based on exception messages report from MRP.
Develop with Production Planning and Operations multiple replenishment systems on consumable products, including VMI, Kanban, etc. and manage these effectively
Manage inventory levels on all purchased components, in a lean manufacturing environment
Analyze, pursue and measure cost saving opportunities and quality improvements with vendors
Support all internal requests for procurement activities, attending various meetings or conference calls and providing status feedback
Work closely with Production Planning, and Contracts management to ensure each program/project is adequately supported by providing purchasing expertise
Respond effectively and timely to all inquiries from internal departments on Purchasing related issues including RFQ's and specialty requests
Ensure all product is ordered according to the technical requirements set out in the purchase requisition, to meet Magellan and Customer standards
Ensure all purchases are accompanied by required certification and or specification documentation, and requesting documentation if missing
Participate in supplier audits and capability analysis
Track and monitor, in communication with Shipping and Logistics, that incoming products are on time, advising necessary internal contacts of any discrepancies to schedule
Check invoices for accuracy and resolve differences
Support Customer evaluations & monthly performance metrics (Ex. PRA, PRR, OTD, Quality, DDR, etc.) either in person or by providing the requested data.
Support and assist Materials Management team in day to day activities

_Supplier Management_

Maintain professional and courteous relationship with suppliers to ensure our Purchasing objectives are met, in keeping with Magellan standards of conduct
Pursue with vendors, strategies to reduce lead times and increase efficiency of supply
Be a critical interface with internal manufacturing, supplier management, and scheduling departments as needed
Transmit and confirm purchase orders to suppliers
Provide excellent communication/relationship management between MAK and suppliers as required

_Continuous Improvement_

Implement appropriate processes for documenting lessons learned and sharing of best practices
Working with and creating processes towards streamlining purchasing

_Travel_

0% travel time will be required for this position

Position Requirements
The minimum qualifications

05 years relevant experience as a buyer/purchaser in a Manufacturing environment
Outstanding analytical and organizational skills
Familiar with Lean Manufacturing Business practices
Commerce or Business Training, Business School Diploma would be considered an asset
Excellent knowledge of Microsoft Excel, Word and Office
Exceptional written and verbal communication skills

The physical requirements of this job are mínimal.

The daily routine will entail sitting at a desk, general walking to and from meetings and conducting regular floor walks on the manufacturing floor.

Why Magellan?