Purchaser - Hamilton, Canada - AVL Manufacturing Inc.

AVL Manufacturing Inc.

Verified Company

Hamilton, Canada

2 weeks ago

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Sophia Lee

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Description

Since 1998, AVL Manufacturing has been responding to industrial markets with turnkey manufacturing solutions.

As an independent Canadian company focused on the design, development, engineering, and integration of renewable & nonrenewable power generation, we are committed to exceeding customer expectation.

AVL Manufacturing has now transformed into one of Canada's largest privately-owned engineering, manufacturing, and assembly facilities.

AVL Manufacturing Inc.

has been designing, manufacturing, and integrating various types of power generation, energy storage, cogeneration enclosures, and complex fabrications for many years.

AVL provides clients with unique collaborative design, engineering, project, and full manufacturing and assembly solutions. In order to exceed our clients' satisfaction, we commit to understanding their needs. From concept to commissioning, our unique company has your project covered.

We are currently seeking an experienced, reliable, and motivated Purchaser to add to our team

Job Summary:

The Purchaser's primary function is to negotiate prices and prepare purchase orders for parts, materials, services, supplies, and equipment requested through approved purchase requisitions or generated from approved and released work order demand following established policies and procedures.

Responsibilities:

Process purchase requests by obtaining necessary quotes, ensuring required approvals, preparing purchase orders, confirming orders with vendors, and tracking delivery on schedule.
Assist in identifying and evaluating vendors of material, services, equipment, and supplies with respect to cost and quality using established vendor questionnaires in coordination with the Quality department.
Source new vendors and show cost savings.
Manage existing vendor relationships and assist other departments in vendor performance issues.
Assist the accounting department in resolving vendor invoicing issues.
Assist in direct purchases at stores and pickup and deliveries as required.
Maintain Vendor and Part | Planning data in the ERP/MRP system.
Ensure purchase orders and other vendor contract information is stored and maintained in an organized fashion on the server.
Participate in annual inventory counts.
Follow company policies and work instructions to ensure the purchasing processes run smoothly, costeffective and on schedule.
Participate in the development and implementation of a continuous improvement methodology

Job Specific Knowledge:

A High School diploma and courses in Purchasing Management.
Minimum two years of relevant experience in a manufacturing environment, preferably within the Oil & Gas, Power Generation or Mining sectors.
Proficient with Microsoft Word, Excel and ERP software, preferably Infor Visual Mfg.
Selfmotivated with strong organizational and negotiation skills.
The ability to read mechanical drawings is an asset.
Ability to travel within North America with a valid passport and driver's license.

Other Requirements:

Demonstrate knowledge and an understanding of the Occupational Health and Safety Act.
Understand how this position impacts our customers' quality of products and services.
Produce quality work (onspec., on time, on a budget).
Participate proactively in the continuous improvement process.
Be selfmotivated with a positive attitude and the ability to multitask.
Work well within a team environment.
Strong problemsolving and analytical skills.
Excellent organizational, interpersonal, and communication skills.
Maintain a professional, clean and safe work area.

AVL Manufacturing offers a competitive compensation package with exceptional benefits.

We thank all applicants, however, only those selected for an interview will be contacted.

AVL Manufacturing is committed to accommodating people with disabilities as part of our hiring process. If you have specific requirements, please advise Human Resources during the recruitment and selection process.

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

Benefits: