Procurement Specialist - Ottawa, Canada - Lumibird Ltd.
3 weeks ago
Description
Lumibird Canada:
Job Summary:
As a key player of Lumibird's LIDAR business unit in Ottawa, the Procurement Specialist will be responsible for supporting the business in multiple technology projects and new product development.
The incumbent will be expected to contribute to all aspects of procurement withing the company, including, quoting, price evaluation, purchasing, shipping, receiving, and the associated scheduling of such activities.
Reporting to the Procurement and Planning Manager, the Procurement Specialist will be responsible for the successful, timely, and efficient execution of various activities related to ongoing Business Administration, Research and Development, New Product Introductions, and Manufacturing activities.
The incumbent will interface directly with vendors, suppliers, vendors, contractors, and representatives from all departments within the Lumibird Canada organization, to support all aspects of procurement activities.
In addition, and from time-to-time, the Procurement Specialist will support the team with inventory management and control, invoicing, production schedule management and other activities as outlined below.
Responsibilities:
The Procurement Specialist will be expected to:
- Coordinate with procurement to ensure appropriate process times are maintained within MRP and ERP
- Support production with order review, materials availability, and sales forecast management
- Create and maintain relationships with venders/suppliers
- Maintain purchase records and other important data
- Managing inventories and maintaining accurate purchase and pricing records
- Maintaining and updating supplier information such as qualifications, delivery times, product ranges, etc.
- Maintaining and updating products information such as HS code, ECCN, COO, and other specifications
- Ensure that inventory counts are accurate by performing regular cycle and annual counts
- Participate when necessary in payment issue resolution
- Assist department in developing and implementing purchasing strategies for products
- Analyze and complete regular MRP purchase messages, utilizing MRP and ERP Software
- Plan and manage inventory levels of materials products, adjusting for changes in forecast demand
Qualifications:
The Procurement Specialist must possess the following qualifications:
- Experience in Manufacturing, Purchasing, and/or Supply Management Ability to distinguish among several different parts with similar features
- Demonstrated and documented success at managing and executing projects ontime and onbudget
- Highly organized, with an ability to efficiently handle multiple tasks simultaneously
- Ability to work on different tools/ERP simultaneously
- Strong verbal, and written, communication skills
- Previous experience with MRP
Benefits:
In recognition of the incumbent's dedication and support of the organization, Lumibird offers:
- Flexible work schedule
- Training and professional development
- Competitive salary
- Comprehensive benefits package
- Registered Retirement Savings Plan contributions
- Employee share purchase agreement
- High value on worklife balance
- Stable, longterm employment with opportunities for advancement based on merit, skill, and initiative
- Friendly, welcoming, and teamoriented atmosphere that fosters collaboration
- Flexible career direction with opportunities to choose your own path
- Interesting and exciting assignments and projects ranging in scope and type
Lumibird Canada is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all applicants on the basis of qualifications and without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, gender, marital status, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation and any other legally protected status.
