Buyer/purchasing Coordinator - Vaughan, Canada - Stage Windows & Doors

Stage Windows & Doors

Verified Company

Vaughan, Canada

2 weeks ago

Posted by:

Sophia Lee

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Description

Position Summary:

Reporting directly to the Purchasing Manager, the Buyer will be responsible for the tactical procurement of commodities, supplies, equipment, material and services to be used by Stage Windows and Doors as well as coordinate with production and warehouse personnel in order to maintain an appropriate level of inventory.

The Buyer will utilize expert knowledge to purchase goods and services at the most favorable price for the Company, while simultaneously building and maintaining strategic relationships with key suppliers.

The Buyer will organize activities involved with procuring goods and services, including all administration, scheduling, tracking, quality assurance, and inventory control.

Responsibilities:

Responsible for all procurement and purchasing activities on assigned projects
Select products for purchase by testing, observing, or examining items and materials
Reviews bid proposals and negotiates contracts within budgetary limitations and under the direction of the Purchasing Manager
Prepares purchase orders or bid requests
Compiles data from vendor invoices and supporting documents in collaboration with the Finance department to verify the accuracy of billing data and ensures receipt of items ordered Investigates and resolves billing discrepancies and transactions
Develops and maintains purchasing database and compiles data to generate weekly, monthly, quarterly, and annual reports to be used for cost control initiatives
Sources, negotiates, contracts and executes agreements to fulfill daily business needs
Maintains manual or computerized procurement records, such as items or services purchased, costs, delivery, product quality or performance, and inventories
Discusses defective or unacceptable goods or services with the Purchasing Manager, Quality, and Production personnel, users, vendors, and other stakeholders to determine corrective action
Ensures all contract administration procedures are followed and executed in a professional manner
Partners with production and quality departments with ongoing administration of contracts with suppliers and vendors and ensures compliance with established contract and procedure requirements
Other duties as assigned

Education & Experience:

College education with purchasing/ supply chain certification an asset
2+ years of progressive experience in a purchasing role
Exceptional oral and written communication skills to communicate effectively with all levels within the organization and with external stakeholders
Strong writing skills for creating reports, correspondence, contracts, requests, bids, and other documentation.
Sound analytical thinking, planning, prioritization, and execution skills
Demonstrated understanding of purchasing and contracting techniques and procedures
Strong computer skills in a Windows environment
Experience in gathering data and compiling information
Basic mathematical skills with the ability to calculate figures and amounts such as discounts, percentages and averages required
A welldefined sense of diplomacy, including solid negotiation, conflict resolution, and people management skills
Able to build and maintain lasting relationships with corporate departments, key business partners, and stakeholders
Knowledge of laws, ordinances, and regulations pertaining to corporate purchasing practices
Team player able to contribute to project execution in a flexible and dynamic environment with competing priorities

Stage Windows & Doors is an equal-opportunity employer that is committed to inclusion and diversity.

We are committed to providing employment accommodation in accordance with the Ontario Human Rights Code and the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act.

If contacted for an employment opportunity or testing, please advise Human Resources if you require accommodation.