Job Description

Production Buyer

MISSISSAUGA, ON , CANADA
ENABLE your future through light. Excelitas is a global technology leader with more than 7,500 employees, focused on delivering market-driven solutions to fulfill the illumination, optical, detection and imaging needs of OEMs and end-users across the biomedical, semiconductor, industrial, consumer products, scientific, security, defense and aerospace sectors. ENGAGE with us today and make your contribution to the future! Join the team that leading technology companies turn to for cutting-edge photonic innovation. At Excelitas Technologies you are how we EXCEL. Our facility in Mississauga, Ontario has key positions in Sales, Marketing, Research & Development, Engineering, Manufacturing, Customer Support and other disciplines. Operating since 1984, this site specializes in the design, development, manufacturing and marketing of a broad portfolio of innovative LED and Lamp technology. The Toronto facility serves a variety of markets such as electronics, optoelectronics, digital printing, general assembly, coatings, and medical device manufacturing, as well as endoscopy, bioscience research, microscopy and instrumentation. We are presently seeking a Production Buyer who will be responsible for purchasing materials in a timely manner in order to ensure uninterrupted production flow based on forecast requirements and actual sales orders. To be part of the supplier selection and approval team when new or replacement services are required. Main Responsibilities:

• Obtain quotes for production quantities, validate, recommend/choose best option, set up parts in system once released and proceed to purchase.
• Maintain parts that are to become obsolete due to redesign.
• Obtain all quotes/parts required for special requirements.
• Track order status’ to ensure on-time delivery.
• Participate in vendor qualification process for new vendors.
• Ensure delivery of goods to preset requirement dates through continuous review of purchase orders status from selected vendors and/or parts. Maintain delivery schedules (required and promised dates) on computer purchase order system as required.
• Expedite and/or update the delivery status on other purchase orders as required.
• Monitor manufacturing stock levels and arrange for product release from established blanket purchase orders as required.
• Ensure prompt delivery of goods through follow up with transportation companies and customs brokers.
• Investigate inventory, purchasing and other related discrepancies when necessary.
• Participate in physical inventory counts as required. Assist in the investigation of cycle count discrepancies.
• Adjust inventory management and other system parameters as required to meet inventory supply levels.
• Review released BOM’s for cost reductions and resourcing opportunities.
• Other duties as assigned.

Requirements:

• Possesses a minimum post-secondary education (from a recognized educational institution) in a business-related discipline;
• Possesses a minimum of 2-3 years experience in a technical purchasing environment;
• Certified by (or enrolment in) Professional Purchaser’s Diploma Program
• Excellent English verbal and written communication skills for report writing, documentation etc.;
• Ability to work in a diverse workforce.
• Working knowledge of Microsoft Office products.
• Experience working in an ISO9001, 14001, 13485 certified, and/or FDA QSR compliant environment is an asset.

Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer
Minorities/Females/Disability/Gender Identity/Sexual Orientation

Excelitas is seeking leaders and innovators to join our global team! Visit: www.excelitas.com/join-our-team
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Excelitas is seeking leaders and innovators to join our global team!
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