Buyer Planner - Montréal, Canada - Acuity Brands
Description
We Light the Way
Job Summary:
Under the supervision of the Supply Chain Director, the buyer will be responsible for purchasing parts for the manufacture of architectural lighting.
Key Tasks & Responsibilities (Essential Functions):
- Monitor stock levels daily, purchase parts in back order or at their re-order point
- Negotiate prices, lead times, payment discounts
- Place orders and follow up with suppliers as well as internal and external coordination for goods and services under their responsibility
- Actively participate to reduce costs, rationalize inventory in your portfolio
- Maintain data related to items and suppliers in the ERP system
- Support the new product development team for the purchasing portion
Experience (minimum experience required):
- Bachelor of Business Administration with a concentration in Operations and Production Management or equivalent
- Minimum 5 years experience with the complete Supply Chain cycle (search, cost analysis, negotiation, sample buying and quality control)
- Written and verbal bilingualism (French and English)
- Experience in the manufacturing sector (essential)
- Experience working with different parts and materials (steel, aluminum, plastic, electrical / electronic components, etc.)
- Excellent knowledge of purchasing, logistics, planning and material control functions
- Good knowledge of ERP (Dynamics AX asset)
- Negotiation and sourcing (Asset)
- Knowledge and Skills:
- Ability to negotiate and solve problems
- Ability to communicate clearly
- Sense of priorities and solutionoriented
All qualified applicants will be considered for employment without regards to race, color, age, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity and expression, ethnicity or national origin, disability, pregnancy, religion, covered veteran status, protected genetic information, or any other characteristic protected by law.
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