Job Description

Do you love wireless technology? We do! Do you want to work in a versatile team-based environment and take pride in your work? We do! Do you like to have team pride and look forward to coming to work and being part of a great group? We absolutely do!

We are Trylon and manufacture really cool stuff! We manufacture cell towers and electrical transmission towers and all the cool accessories that go with these monsters. We have been doing this for 90 years and we are constantly evolving and expanding our technology.

Sound interesting? How would you like to join our team?

We currently have a need for a

Buyer

for our Elmira manufacturing facility. The

Buyer

is responsible to work proactively with vendors to achieve 100% on-time delivery of production parts requirements while continually meeting or exceeding cost and inventory targets as well as quality expectations. This is a great opportunity for a self-motivated buyer who thrives in a fast-paced dynamic work environment and enjoys driving changes and generating new ideas. The ideal candidate comes from a manufacturing environment and dealing with subcontractors. This position provides opportunity to interact with both office and manufacturing staff in day-to-day activities.

In this role, you will:

Communicate with subcontractors to arrange production work, get updated status on outsourced work and arrange completion and return dates. Release and negotiate direct purchases of materials utilizing ERP systems and shortage reports. Work with the scheduling and manufacturing teams to ensure production requirements are maintained while limiting inventory levels. Ensure continuity of supply while timely escalating constraints as appropriate. Develop and maintain effective business relationships with all key suppliers and vendors. Implement cost reduction strategies and maintain cost savings pipeline. Management and implementation of all engineering change orders (ECO's). Maintain ERP material system set-up, such as price, lead time, MOQ, preferred vendor. Develop a good understanding of the products, the supply base and the associated technologies to stay ahead of the industry. Work closely with the supplier quality team to ensure all suppliers meet quality expectations.

You will possess:

Solid negotiating and well-developed problem-solving skills. Must be able to work in a fast-paced environment, with the ability to juggle multiple priorities with tight deadlines. Materials Management Diploma or equivalent post-secondary education combined with 3-5 years of experience. Experience with Visual or other ERP software is required. Registration in PMAC Professional Development Program a definite asset. Adhere to the Code of Conduct & Ethics of the Purchasing Management Association of Canada. Strong data management skills.
Candidate must be located in Canada and legally eligible to work in Canada. The role will work out of the Elmira, ON office.

Check us out at www.trylon.com. We thank all applicants, but only those who are selected to participate in our recruitment process will be contacted.

No agencies please.

Trylon TSF Inc. is dedicated to diversity, inclusion and accessibility in the workplace. Please reach out to our recruitment team to discuss any accommodation needs that you may require during the hiring process.

Job Types: Full-time, Permanent

Pay: $60,000.00-$75,000.00 per year

Benefits:

Casual dress Dental care Disability insurance Employee assistance program Extended health care Life insurance On-site parking Paid time off RRSP match Tuition reimbursement Vision care
Ability to commute/relocate:

Elmira, ON: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (required)
Education:

DCS / DEC (preferred)
Experience:

ERP systems: 2 years (preferred) purchasing: 3 years (required) outsourcing production: 1 year (preferred)
Work Location: In person