Materials Buyer - Kitchener, Canada - Avidbots

Avidbots

Verified Company

Kitchener, Canada

1 week ago

Posted by:

Sophia Lee

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Description

Now is the time to become an Avidbotter

Avidbots is a leading-edge robotics company with the vision to bring robots into everyday life with the intention of expanding human potential.

Our ground-breaking product, the Neo 2 autonomous floor scrubbing robot, is deployed around the world and trusted by leading facilities and building service companies.

Because of our continued successes, we are in major growth mode to add to our award-winning employee culture. Headquartered in Kitchener, ON, Canada, Avidbots offers comprehensive service and support to customers in 5 continents.

**_Qualified applicants residing in the Kitchener-Waterloo Area will be considered first._

**This position can choose how they would like to work: In-Office (Kitchener, ON) or Hybrid.

Hybrid schedule will be a minimum of 3 days of inoffice attendance each week

How you will make a difference

Process purchase requisitions and issue purchase orders
Support with maintaining and reducing costs of materials and services for production
Implement parts/materials replenishment programs for applicable parts internally and throughout supply chain
Work with team to ensure incoming inventory meets minimum demand requirements and within maximum levels
Assist the Senior Buyer in data collection on supplier performance and department OKR's
Improve ERP data integrity and utilization of system modules to optimize processes
Develop relationships with various vendors while executing best procurement practices
Resolve supplier material quality, delivery, and invoicing issues
Liaise with suppliers on quality problems in conjunction with company quality standards
Monitor Kanban stock levels and receipts
Perform cycle counting to monitor inventory accuracy

We are looking for an enthusiastic
Materials
Buyer to be part of our Purchasing Team in support of our business.

This role helps develop relationships with suppliers, reduces cost of materials, and works closely with our Production Team to provide all the necessary materials for manufacturing our robots.

Our Materials Buyer is an independent contributor reporting directly to the Purchasing Manager.

Minimum qualifications

Formal education related to Procurement and Supply Chain
1+ years of working experience as a Buyer or a Supply Chain role in a manufacturing environment
Handson working experience with ERP systems (Epicor is a HUGE plus)
Experience and Ability to identify risks that affect supply and delivery
Successfully complete preemployment onboarding requirements that may include: criminal/civil background checks and motor vehicle records search

Preferred qualifications and key skills

Fluent in English and Mandarin languages
Demonstrates excellent communications skills (verbal & written) as well as interpersonal skills including the ability to work with a diverse group of individuals
Good problems solving skills
Solid work ethic, selfmotivated and effectively works independently and within a team environment
Strong Computer skills (GSuite and/or Microsoft Office Suite along with ERP systems)

_ Applicants must be currently authorized to work in Canada for any employer._
Avidbots is an equal opportunity employer committed to building a diverse workforce. As a multicultural organization, we encourage individual achievement and recognize the strength of a diverse workforce.

We offer a professional working environment and culture and believe that work / life balance is critical to ensure the happiness/well-being of our people.

Upon request, Avidbots will provide reasonable accommodation for applicants with disabilities throughout the recruitment and selection process.