Job Description

: Buyer and Materials Control Coordinator (BMCC)

We are seeking a driven and detail-oriented individual to be responsible for purchasing quality products for our business in a timely and effective manner and coordinating the flow of in-house produced parts. Your responsibilities will include processing purchase orders, negotiating with suppliers, tracking orders, creating and maintaining an inventory, generating work orders for parts production, entering production and liaising with production staff and management to ensure all needs are met.

The BMCC will work with staff across departments to forecast the needs of the business and make purchase decisions based on the production schedule.

The Buyer should be analytically minded and possess excellent negotiating skills to secure the best prices. Knowledge of sales and marketing principles is advantageous.

Buyer Responsibilities:

Specific duties of the BMCC are as follows:

Research, select and purchase quality products and materials

Build relationships with suppliers and negotiate with them for the best pricing

Process purchase orders and update management on status of orders

Update inventory and ensure that stock levels are kept at appropriate levels

Schedule and verify purchase deliveries

Analyze market trends and apply this knowledge to make insightful buying decisions

Coordinate with production staff, management, and stockroom as required to ensure adequate stock is available in a timely manner

Maintain the supplier database, accurate transaction records and related documents.

Support the company's annual inventory count

Develop improved purchasing strategies to reduce cost, improve inventory turnover and effectively utilize available storage space

Generate production work orders for parts manufacturing and track progress, enter competed work orders

Assist Management with implementation and management of the MRP system

Ensure product Bills or Materials are accurately maintained and updated as requried

Other duties as may be assigned

Required Experience and Education:

Bachelor's Degree in relevant field - preferred

Relevant experience preferred.

Excellent computer skills (Excel, Microsoft Word, PowerPoint).

Proficient in appropriate software.

Critical thinking and negotiation skills.

Strong communication skills, both written and verbal.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: From $41,565.72 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
Education:

Bachelor's Degree (preferred)
Experience:

purchasing: 3 years (preferred)
Work Location: In person