Onsite Lead Buyer - Peterborough, Canada - Motion

Motion
Motion
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Peterborough, Canada

2 weeks ago

Sophia Lee

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Working at Motion Canada is about partnering - with our teams, our suppliers and our customers.

We work hard to deliver the kind of culture and benefits that make the experience more than just a career move - you'll partner with some of the most talented and humble men and women driving our industry forward.

We just like to think that we're real people with real expertise. But that's enough about us.


ABOUT THE ROLE:


Under limited supervision, the On-Site Lead Buyer manages key supply functions and personnel that includes but are not limited to procurement, supplier/customer relationships, cost savings initiatives and inventory management.


  • Supervise On-Site employees and/or contractors
  • Manage procurement for clients entire MRO budget, core and noncore product
  • Transact orders in both ECOS and customers ERP
  • Continually looking for ways to move noncore business to core
  • Influences Motion's Gross Profit through negotiating the sale price and purchase price, within certain parameters
  • Expedites backorders
  • Minimizes Branch freight cost by determining the most cost effective method to fulfill customer orders
  • Partners with Account Representatives to ensure customer satisfaction
  • Attends training sessions regularly to continue professional growth and development
  • Participate in customer reviews as requested, bringing any significant activity/issues/opportunities to reduce total cost to the team's attention.
  • Attend maintenance meetings to understand plant objectives, communicate sourcing issues/current parts delivery updates and discuss other areas of opportunity where MOTION team could assist in improving plant productivity.
  • Set up continuity of service for customers when away from office and communicate time periods of absence
  • Establish and maintain superior relationships with client contacts, MOTION team and supplier representatives
  • Follow all MOTION/Client ISO and safety requirements
  • Work with Technical Sales Representative ("TSR") and technical resources to provide product and/or technical assistance to customers
  • Look for patterns/opportunities in customer contacts or orders to create value for customer
  • Work with TSR to document and report savings through technical solutions provided

KNOWLEDGE/SKILLS/ABILITIES:


  • Ability to foster teamwork, collaboration and manage conflict effectively.
  • Ability to work cross functionally and with personnel at all levels.
  • General knowledge of industrial products and supply chain systems.
  • Ability to selfmanage, set priorities, demonstrate followthrough, and effectively communicate at all levels of an organization.

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE:


  • Typically requires a high school diploma or GED and five (5) or more years of relevant experience.

READY TO BE A PARTNER?:

Submit your well-crafted, error-free resume to our

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careers page, below and think about:

  • Your learning and development goals
  • Your definition of team player and integrity

THE WORK EXPERIENCE AT MOTION CANADA INCLUDES:

  • Comprehensive flex benefits
  • Competitive salary
  • An attractive pension plan
  • Learning and development opportunities
  • Great company culture with a strong leadership team
  • Growth and Development opportunities
  • Open and frequent communication
  • Timely feedback on individual performance and career development opportunities
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