Buyer – Industrial Equipment

Job title: Buyer – Industrial Equipment

Job description: Are you a professional buyer with Industrial Equipment experience?
Can you quickly adapt to a new MRP system?
Are you available immediately?

If so, this could be the opportunity for you!

We are looking for a Buyer to work on a contract assignment with a company involved in Industrial Equipment.
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Responsible, within the limits of delegated authority, for the approval and control of the purchasing function for the facility. Investigates new developments relative to materials and supplies and makes recommendations designed to reduce costs and improve quality.

Responsible for developing and maintaining business relationships with vendors in order to facilitate purchasing materials at lowest cost, consistent with considerations of quality, reliability of source, urgency of need and scheduling deliveries. Reviews bids, quotes, and purchase orders for accuracy and applicability.

Advantages
Gain excellent work experience in a dynamic environment
Ability to grow your skillset into a new MRP system
Competitive Pay Rate

Responsibilities
1. Initiates purchase orders for specific commodities as determined by the Materials Manager.
2. Delegates responsibilities to Junior Buyer Associate and Buyer
3. Develops and maintains acceptable vendor base for purchased items and updates necessary written and computerized records and files for efficient operation.
4. Establishes and maintains raw material standards and current costs files.
5. Participates in budget forecasts.
6. Maintains acceptable inventory levels.
7. Negotiates prices, terms etc. with vendors as required.
8. Recommends purchasing policies and procedures within the limits of delegated authority and in accordance with Division and Company-wide policies and procedures.
9. Reviews and approves MRP purchase requisitions
10. Establishes and approves sources of raw materials and supplies. Receives quotations and secures bids.
11. Arranges for the sale of scrap, obsolete and surplus materials, and by-products.
12. May prepare buyer’s manuals to facilitate standard procurement practices.
13. Responsible for procuring all material required to complete fabrication and assembly to support established due dates driven by the Master Production Schedule.
14. Responsible for working with Production Control, Manufacturing and Purchasing team for any purchased parts coordination requiring follow-up/feedback.
15. Work closely with Scheduling, Processing and Engineering to understand the total requirements using the MRP reporting system for purchased parts, individual periodic quantities along with negotiating and placing orders.
16. Works closely with Quality Assurance to ensure material received meets acceptable quality standards and arranges for disposition of unacceptable material.
17. A sense of urgency is essential while coordinating with necessary departments to ensure material requirements are met.

Qualifications
Education Required: Bachelor’s Degree and/or designation of SCMP, CPP or CPPM. (Supply Chain Management Professional/Certified Purchasing Professional Manager)

Experience Required: 5+ years preferred

Required Competencies:
1. Communication – You must be comfortable using a wide range of communication styles. You must choose appropriate, effective ways to communicate in diverse situations.
2. Managing Information – You must be able to think critically and gather, sort, store and use information to turn data into usable knowledge.
3. Research and Analysis – You will use information from a variety of sources to identify options and solve problems.
4. Project and task management – You will plan, implement, manage and measure projects and tasks in a timely and directed manner.
5. Teamwork – You will work cooperatively and collaboratively with others to achieve collective goals.
6. Professional behavior: You will use sound judgement to meet or exceed workplace guidelines, standards and expectations. You will handle responsibilities with effective interpersonal skills while interfacing with internal and external customers.
7. Continuous learning – You will acquire and apply new knowledge and skills. You will develop and maintain an acceptable level of knowledge of MRP systems and RFP’s.

Summary
Apply online or email resume to Brian Roach at brian.roach@randstad.ca
Only qualified candidates will be contacted
Please visit www.randstad.ca for a complete list of open positions.

Company: Randstad

Expected salary:

Location: Stratford, ON

Job date: Sat, 29 May 2021 07:58:29 GMT