Purchasing Agent - Mississauga, Canada - Mpac Group

Mpac Group

Verified Company

Mississauga, Canada

1 week ago

Posted by:

Sophia Lee

beBee Recruiter

Reporting to:
Supply Chain Manager.

PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITIES:

Manage assigned commodity.
Communicate and make decisions with engineering, quality or manufacturing team.
Communicate with vendors.
Study of drawings, selection of suppliers, sending RFQ.
Order and follow up of parts for manufacturing.
Monitor the change in price and report it to supply chain manager.
Identify area of costs reduction and takes initiatives for manufacturing cost optimization.
Other duties as assigned by the manager.

JOB REQUIREMENTS:

PHYSICAL DEMANDS:

Most work is performed in an office environment with occasional trips to the assembly floor and the warehouse.
Hearing acuity required for safety reasons while on the assembly floor.
Exposure to high noise from machines operating nearby during visits to the assembly floor.
Most of work is done while sitting down.
Works with computer for prolonged periods of time

DESIRED BEHAVIOURAL COMPETENCES:

Behaves ethically — Ensures own behaviour and team members' behaviour is consistent with Mpac standards and aligns with the values of the organization.
Impact and influence — Works effectively with and through others including where no formal authority exists.
Achievement Motivation — Results oriented. Sets high standards and objectives.
Communicate Effectively— Speak, listen and write in a clear, thorough and timely manner.
Team Leadership — Effective at building support, thinks team first, promotes success in terms of team as well as individual success, and is adept at creating a shared vision.
Decisionmaking — Assess situations to determine the importance, urgency and risks, and make clear decisions which are timely and in the best interests of the organization.
Organize— Set priorities, develop a work schedule, monitor progress towards goals, and track details/data/information/activities.
Problem Solving— Assesses problematic situations to identify causes, gather and process relevant information, generate possible solutions, and make recommendations.
Handson approach, ready to "rollup his/her sleeves" and stay close to the action.