Manufacturing Buyer - Toronto, Canada - Thales

Thales

Verified Company

Toronto, Canada

2 weeks ago

Posted by:

Sophia Lee

beBee Recruiter

Description

Location:
Toronto, Canada

Thales people architect solutions that support 85 million mainline and suburban passenger journeys, worldwide, every day.

Our Rail Signalling and Communication systems are used on metro lines across major cities, and 72,000 kms of route, 52,000 trains per day in 16 countries are controlled by our Traffic Management Systems.

Together We deployed the first-ever nationwide ticketing system which processes over 50 million ticketing transactions in 100 cities daily.

Provides project support within the Supply Chain organization to novate and update the ERP.

The incumbent will be responsible for the effective and timely execution of purchasing activities for an assigned group of commodities and/or assignments.

This function shall strive to provide support required by the organization related to Supply Chain activities.

Key Accountabilities:

Becomes knowledgeable of assigned specific group of goods including the use of the ERP in support to transition to a new system.
Coordinate with the suppliers to close off and novate all applicable purchase orders. Coordinate with AP the activity to enable on time suppliers payments.
Run reports and conduct forensic analysis for the past due POs coordinating the closure in the ERP.
Reviews all received requisitions of required goods and/or services for completeness: including but not limited to part number, description, quantities, delivery dates, special terms and/or conditions, appropriate approvals and the designated point of receipt.
Place orders, and enter into contract for procurement with approved Suppliers as necessary for required materials and/or services.
Document justification of purchase decision and obtain procurement approval authority as necessary based upon the size and complexity of the materials and/or services being procured.
Monitor open transactions through completion/closing to ensure Supplier meets its contractual obligations. Immediately address any circumstances that may cause a delay or could impact Supplier's capability to meet its obligations so as to avoid or minimize the impact to the maximum extent possible on the company.
Ability to work independently with mínimal supervision and assist in the training and development of Buyer(s) as assigned by Manager.
Become knowledgeable about company purchasing policies/procedures and continually monitor daytoday activities for compliance.
Recommend changes as appropriate to management on policies and/or procedures to enhance the effectiveness and efficiency of the department.

Key Requirements: