Buyer - Brampton, Canada - G&W Electric Co

G&W Electric Co

Verified Company

Brampton, Canada

1 week ago

Posted by:

Sophia Lee

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Description

Position Summary:

Reporting to the Supply Chain Manager, the Buyer is responsible for all aspects of the procurement process, including supplier evaluation, strategic sourcing, supplier performance monitoring, and analyzing data for cost savings.

The Buyer negotiates pricing, vendor selection and/or development, generates and manages purchases while ensuring production requirements are met.

Primary/Essential Responsibilities:

Source and ensure ontime availability of materials required for custom, engineered to order complex products
Assist with supplier quality initiatives including supplier evaluation, scorecard preparation and delivery, create and maintain supplier corrective action plans aimed to reduce delivery and quality issues within the supply base
Facilitate resolution of supplier quality/fulfillment related issues
Achieve quality, cost, inventory, and delivery targets
Develop strong working relationships with crossfunctional teams including manufacturing, sales, and engineering to understand and anticipate procurement needs to enhance supply chain business processes
Prepare supplier contracts, supply agreements, with preferred suppliers to ensure that market trends, supplier performance, and future business needs are aligned
Support global supply management and cost savings initiatives, including identification and execution of cost savings opportunities with current and potential domestic and international suppliers
Actively work with the Planning and Operations teams to develop strategies to eliminate parts shortages and provide forecasts to suppliers and G&W Electric head office to ensure material availability
Plan for and execute the procurement of raw material and services from domestic and international suppliers using the in house ERP/MRP systems, expedite materials as required to ensure production needs are met
Prepare and evaluate request for quote proposals, negotiation of contract pricing, terms and conditions
Preparation/Reporting of metrics related to materials, cost savings, forecasting, and supplier quality
Inventory analysis
Evaluate and process indirect purchase order and capital requests
Other duties as assigned

Required Qualifications:

Minimum of 2 years of purchasing/procurement experience within a manufacturing environment
Bachelor's degree or college diploma in business or a related discipline
Working knowledge of ERP/MRP systems required.
Advanced computer software skills, MS excel, access, project etc.
Ability to multitask under pressure in a high paced environment.
Strong communication skills, both verbal and written in English
Resultsoriented, selfmotivated individual with a sense of initiative
Ability to work independently and as a team player while solving problems and multitasking in a deadlinedriven environment
Ability to independently identify and develop solutions to problems that may arise in the course of work
Ability to respond effectively to inquiries or comments from internal/external customers and suppliers
Must have purchasing background working to support the manufacturing of custom products
Must have experience sourcing niche suppliers
Excellent knowledge of sourcing and procurement best practices
Experience working within a technical engineering environment
Resourceful, diplomatic, customer service oriented
Strong analytical, decisionmaking, negotiation, and problemsolving skills
Welldeveloped organization and prioritization skills; detailed oriented
Embraces changes with a positive attitude
Experience in creating and documenting processes and procedures; knowledge of ISO standards
Consistently demonstrates a high degree of business acumen and good judgment
Successful experience working collaboratively with crossfunctional teams
Excellent interpersonal skills, with the ability to work effectively with all levels of the organization and suppliers; able to quickly gain credibility and trust
Demonstrates accountability; focused on meeting goals and deliverables on time and at the highest quality level possible
Is clientcentric; proactively anticipates and actions internal customers' needs
Successfully establishes and maintains longterm relationships with colleagues and suppliers
Must be highly focused and able to work with mínimal supervision
Must be legally authorized to work in Canada without company sponsorship

Preferred Qualifications:

Project Management training an asset
APICS Certified Supply Chain Professional and/or Certified in Production and Inventory Management, SCMA Certified Supply Chain Professional or other supply chain related designation an asset
Knowledge of Lean Manufacturing tools and principles an asset

**Physical Demands / Working Conditions: - This role is located in the general office environment, with regular visits to manufacturing