Purchasing Agent - Concord, Canada - Marketing Impact

Description

Position Overview
The
Purchaser will be responsible for procuring raw materials, services, supplies, and equipment in a timely and cost-effective manner.

The individual should proactively partner and collaborate with all business departments providing guidance on time required to obtain products or services, while establishing strategic relationships with vendors.

Job duties

• Place purchase orders and ensure timely delivery of goods and services as required.
• Source new vendors and develop a preferred vendor system.
• Monitor purchase orders daily and establish weekly delivery schedules working closely with Project Management and Production to meet daily requirements.
• Actively communicate with all business departments in the event of backorders and/or delay in deliveries.
• Work with BOM Coordinator to evaluate and purchase stock parts so minimum inventory levels are met.
• Expedite and coordinate with Inventory and Production any quality and/or nonconformance issues.
• Leverage the ERP system (Spire) and Microsoft Office tools to enter data, placing purchase orders and set delivery schedules.
• Coordinate and arrange with Account Payables any payment required to suppliers.
• Introduce process improvements related to procurement and identify cost saving opportunities.
• Follow Marketing Impact's purchasing policy and ensure all practices comply with regulatory and legal requirements.

Requirements/Qualifications:

• 4+ years of purchasing experience.
• 2+ years experience working in a manufacturing environment.
• Knowledge of injection molding / extrusion processes and ability to read mechanical drawings is a strong asset.
• Ability to multitask and work in a fastpaced environment with shifting priorities.
• Strong team player that can build relationships with sales, shipping and receiving, production, designers, and suppliers.
• Strong communication skills and ability to work independently and show initiative.
• Ability to address things quickly with a sense of urgency
• Proficient in Microsoft Office with advanced Excel skills; Knowledge of Spire system an asset.
• Excellent attention to detail and accuracy.

Education:

• Bachelor's Degree or Diploma in Business, Finance, Engineering or Supply Chain Management.
• Certified Professional Purchaser (C.P.P.) designation or registration in the educational program of the Purchasing Management Association of Canada is an asset.

What We Offer:

• 4 paid personal/sick days
• 50% paid by employer comprehensive health benefits package including medical, dental & life.
• Employee events & initiatives: free lunch events, end year celebration, and raffles among other things.
• Annual Employee Stock Purchase Plan.

Job Types:
Full-time, Permanent


Salary:
$55,000.00-$65,000.00 per year


Benefits:

• Casual dress
• Company events
• Dental care
• Employee stock purchase plan
• Extended health care
• Life insurance
• Onsite parking

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift
• Day shift
• Monday to Friday

Ability to commute/relocate:

• Concord, ON: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (required)

Experience:

- purchasing: 3 years (required)


Work Location:
In person