Procurement/ Buyer - Toronto, Canada - CAD Industries Ferroviaires

CAD Industries Ferroviaires

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Toronto, Canada

1 week ago

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Sophia Lee

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Description

Procurement/Buyer

Company Summary:

Cad Rail Industries Ltd was founded in 1968 headquartered in Montreal.

We take pride on being North America's leader of full-service solutions in the freight, passenger and commuter rail industries in Canada, the United States and offshore.

Cad Rail has other facilities in Calgary, Lethbridge (under Caltrax banner) and has recently been selected by the ONxpress Transportation Partners association to provide all legacy fleet maintenance services for the Metrolinx rail fleet of approximately 1000 bi-level coaches and 90 locomotives.

Cad rail's delivery team will operate and maintain Metrolinx's rail maintenance facilities in Etobicoke and Whitby, as well as in multiple overnight along with mid-day light servicing facilities located across the Metrolinx train service area.

Summary of the role:

The Procurement/Buyer will be responsible for all aspects of activities related to the procurement of goods and services for Metrolinx's Legacy Fleet Maintenance operations.

This individual will collaborate with the management team, customers, suppliers, partners and involved stakeholders.

Reporting to the Manager, Material Management/Supply Chain will be accountable for the planning and implementation activities relating to the purchasing of products and services.

Follow up on all awards through completion of orders.

Negotiates with suppliers and determine factors that affect prices and to determine lowest cost consistent with product availability, quality, reliability, and ability to meet schedule.

Core Accountabilities:

Confirm that all HSE policies, processes and procedures are being complied with
Manage the relationship with suppliers
Manage the entire purchasing order flow. Order parts and arrange for services as it relates to the needs of the business
Solve quality issues and ensure material availability
Work to renew supplier approvals and find new suppliers. Measure supplier performance
Work to achieve operational targets
Review proposals, negotiate prices, select and recommend suppliers, analyze trends and maintain records/documents
Prepare Request for Proposal and bid packages
Negotiate and settle with suppliers regarding damage claims, rejections, losses, return of materials, overshipments, cancellations and various changes
Ability to develop KPI's and present data
Prepare senior management relating to any potential complications
Work with the team to prepare and create recurrent reports that are requested by operations or higher
Comply with the company's applicable policies and procedures as well as human resources' guidelines.

Qualifications:

Ability to build strong rapport with the team and unionized maintenance personnel
3 to 5 years Purchasing experience in a Buyer role. Experience in procurement, contract management and supplier management
Proven negotiation and influencing skills with suppliers
Experience when dealing with headquarters as this individual will be accountable for results and overall performance produced
Diploma or Degree in Business Administration, Supply Chain Management, or related field.

Nice to have:

Experience working in an unionized environment
Familiarity with related industries such as Aerospace
Previous experience working in the passenger/rail transit industry is an asset

Cad Rail Industries Ltd. provides an equal opportunity as an employer and we are dedicated to continue to preserve a welcoming, safe and inclusive environment for every individual
- no matter of age, race, ethnicity, nationality, sexual orientation, gender identity and expression, religion and disability status.

Job Types:
Full-time, Permanent

Salary:
$85,000.00-$90,000.00 per year

Benefits: