Senior Buyer - Vancouver, Canada - Lantic Inc.
Description
JOB SUMMARY:
Lantic is currently recruiting for the position of Senior Buyer based at our Vancouver facility.
Reporting to the Corporate Procurement Director, the Senior Buyer is responsible for managing and supporting the purchasing process of the goods and services for Vancouver's plant.
These purchasing processes are required to maintain the operations and the daily requirements for production at the refinery.RESPONSIBILITIES:
Manage and execute all purchasing requests for non-production items (Maximo);Manage and purchase production items such as packaging material and chemicals (Navision);Support Major Maintenance Requests and CAPEX projects;
Local Contracts:
connect with and support stakeholders to maximize their involvement into the analysis of the commercial offers, survey the current contract, look for the opportunities and lead the negotiation (Cost and T&Cs).
Follow up on acknowledgement, deliveries, etc.;RFQs:
analyze &challenge suppliers to improve landed cost;Maintain excellent business relation with current suppliers;Research, analyze and qualify new sources of purchasing;Support internal customers in achieving their objectives;Coordinate with relevant team, activities in connection with Purchasing(Duties/brokerage/transport warehousing);Support & replace, if needed, within the Purchasing Dept.
;Evaluate suppliers on a yearly basis;Participate in departmental meetings & its improvement;Report cost savings and cost avoidance monthly;Participate and support the annual budget process;Coordinate production tests;Participate in the Non-Conformance process;Make inventory adjustments based on physical count;Other duties as assignedQUALIFICATIONS AND PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE REQUIRED:
Bachelor degree in purchasing/procurement or administration or equivalent experience;10+ years' experience in a Purchasing position;Knowledge of the suppliers for maintenance and servicesExcellent knowledge of Office, Outlook, Maximo, Navision; Knowledge and adherence of ISO, HACPP, and FSSC22000 programs considered an asset;Knowledge of the packaging products market is an asset;Good knowledge of commercial terms related to purchasing contracts and of technical aspects of Purchasing & Procurement;Key knowledge of the market for the maintenance parts (plumbing, electrical, electronic, construction material...);Excellent knowledge of both Canadian and Global markets for sourcing supplies in the industrial sector;Strategic thinker, strong ability to solve problems and define action plans; Results oriented;Autonomy, good priority management, sense of responsibility.
WHAT WE OFFER:
Competitive salary and performance bonus;Work Life Balance – Vacation and Personal Days;D.C Pension Plan with matching company contribution;Extended Health Insurance and Dental Plan;Life, AD&D, and Disability Insurance; Personal Benefits Account;Share Purchase Plan;Employee assistance program;Fitness, Professional Fees and continuing educational allowance.