Job Description

Duties and Responsibilities:

Evaluate products, negotiate contracts and buy supplies in accordance to inventory requirements

Prepare purchase orders by verifying specifications and price; substitute items as needed based on approval

Purchase material for inventory and non-stock items for department and customer orders

Assess the quality, reliability and pricing of suppliers, according to protocols

Receive, enter and review purchase orders from customers; verifying items received versus ordered and resolve any shipment errors with suppliers

Communicate with customers through different communication channels (fax, EDI, email, etc.)

Maintain relationships with vendors to ensure the supplier stays within the terms of the contract

Resolve errors and discrepancies on purchase orders, as required

Other duties as assigned

Qualifications:

Minimum 3 years experience of sheet metal purchasing

Diploma/Degree from accredited educational institution and/or Post-Secondary courses in Purchasing preferred

Must have a combination of training and work experience including minimum of 3 years as a Buyer

Manufacturing experience of high volume production required. Lean manufacturing experience/education preferred

Must be knowledgeable in metal fabrication, painting and plating of tube and sheet metal

Excellent negotiating skills and adaptability skills to approach different situations accordingly

Practical experience working in ERP or other business planning system an asset

Demonstrated skills in spend analysis to create strategic sourcing plans

Proven to manage projects with high efficiency of completing project on time and on budget

Work Conditions:

Clean, well-lit, quiet, standard office environment

Access to plant/shop work area

Mostly long hours sitting and using office equipment and computers

May work overtime, as required

May travel, as required

Job Types: Full-time, Permanent

Pay: $47,655.05-$91,646.26 per year

Benefits:

Casual dress Dental care Extended health care Vision care
Experience:

Buying: 3 years (required) sheet metal: 3 years (required)
Work Location: In person