Job Description

For more than half a century Eagle Press, an ISGEC group Company, has been committed to extraordinary engineering, visionary design and standard-setting innovation. Achieving and sustaining customer satisfaction is the result of the efforts and talents of our many exceptional people who make our full service company stand apart from others. Eagle Press is committed to forming the future with you.

Eagle Press is currently in search of a Purchaser to join our team.

The Purchaser will plan, direct, and/or coordinate the activities involved in purchasing materials and products, working closely with the Sales, Engineering, Production and Accounting teams.

Responsibilities include, but are not limited to:

Represent Eagle in negotiating contracts with suppliers*
Ensure all purchasing activities support and strengthen the strategic objectives of Eagle*
Locate vendors of materials, equipment, service or supplies, and assess their cost, ability, quality, financials, delivery, prior to finalization and make quote comparisons*
Develop and manage Eagle's proposal, bidding and negotiation process while adhering to applicable legal standards and codes of ethical conduct*
Negotiation with external business partners (suppliers) as per Eagle's proposal, bidding and negotiation process and issue Purchase Orders*
Logistic arrangement to ensure timely dispatches and receipt*
Tracking to ensure on time receipt of material and keep all the internal agencies updated. Maintain records of goods ordered and received*
Review supplier financial statements/reports and evaluate overall supplier health and keep his/her manager updated*
Maintain records of goods ordered and received*
Keep vendor list updated and identify opportunities to explore new vendors.*
Review records of materials, products or services ordered and received*
Resolve vendor or contractor grievances and claims against suppliers*
Analyze market and delivery systems to assess present and future material availability*
Effectively manage time, maintain positive client relations, accurately assess personal work performance, display initiative and professional ethics*
Prepare and present reports showing the targets versus actual achievements in their functional role*
Uphold all Eagle employment standards, policies and procedures*
Uphold all health & safety rules and regulations per Eagle's Health & Safety Manual and Ontario's Occupational Health & Safety Act;*
Performing any other related duties as required*

Essential Requirements:

Knowledge of supply chain applicable laws and regulations*
Negotiation and active listening skills*
Ability to function effectively and productively within a team focused work group*
Working knowledge and understanding of MRP systems*
Understanding of Visual Manufacturing Software*
Knowledge of raw materials, production processes, quality control, costs, and other techniques for maximizing the effective manufacture and distribution of goods*
Knowledge of INCO terms (Standardized terms used in commerce)*
Knowledge of shipping procedures and documentation*
Ability to read technical drawings and consult his/her Manager or Engineering as needed*
Fluent in Microsoft Suite applications (Word, Excel, Project)*
Professional, courteous, easily builds relationships with customers, service skills*
Ability to function effectively and productively within a team focused work group*
Highly organized, detail oriented*
Speak/read/write fluently in English*

Education:

Completion of Ontario College Business Diploma or*
Completion of Bachelor of Commerce*

Working Conditions:

Office environment*
40-50 hours a week*
Some local travel may be required*

Eagle Press welcomes and encourages applications from people with disabilities. Accommodations are available on request for candidates taking part in all aspects of the selection process.

Job Types: Full-time, Permanent

Pay: From $70,000.00 per year

Ability to commute/relocate:

Oldcastle, ON: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (preferred)
Education:

Bachelor's Degree (preferred)
Experience:

INCO Terms: 4 years (preferred) Supply Chain Management laws: 4 years (preferred) Purchasing: 4 years (preferred)
Work Location: In person