Job Description

Robert Half has partnered with a leading manufacturer in North America to find talent for their purchasing team. Located in Kingston, ON, the Buyer will be responsible for strategic planning to ensure needs for materials are met, while maintaining cost efficiency for the plant. If you have experience in Purchasing and Materials Management, and are looking to take your career to the next level, read on!

What you get to do every day:

• Evaluate requisitions and place orders within the supply chain, ensuring timely delivery to support production requirements

• Monitor inventory levels to ensure supplies are delivered and scheduled on time

• Work with vendors and suppliers to negotiate pricing, terms, and conditions and build relationships

• Manage cost reduction

• Work with suppliers to ensure supply chain efficiency is meeting the requirements of each department

• Provide advice to planning and production teams in the event of part shortages and ability to meet current demand for ongoing projects

• Process improvement, including finding ways to keep supply chain processes efficient and cost effective

Requirements:

• Bachelor\'s Degree in Supply Chain Management, Production/Operations Management, Purchasing and/or logistics

• 5 years experience in buying/purchasing preferably within a manufacturing environment

• Strong contract negotiation skills

• Experience using ERP systems

• Experience implementing inventory management systems

• Experience working with multiple departments to deliver production scheduling

• Excellent written and oral communication skills

• Ability to adapt and provide solutions for internal clients

This is a great opportunity to work with a fast paced, growing company where you will reap the benefits of working with a tenured team that is promotes professional development and offers continuous learning opportunities. Be part of a company that has a paid health benefits plan, generous compensation and vacation, RRSP\'s, and health and wellness program aimed at improving employees overall health needs. This is an on-site, permanent full time position with a dynamic team and tons of opportunity for growth within. Apply today, or contact your recruiter directly!

Robert Half is the world\'s first and largest specialized talent solutions firm that connects highly qualified job seekers to opportunities at great companies. We offer contract, temporary and permanent placement solutions for finance and accounting, technology, marketing and creative, legal, and administrative and customer support roles.

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Questions? Call your local office at 1.888.490.4154. All applicants applying for Canadian job openings must be authorized to work in Canada.

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Robert Half is the world\'s first and largest specialized talent solutions firm that connects highly qualified job seekers to opportunities at great companies. We offer contract, temporary and permanent placement solutions for finance and accounting,...

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