Job Description

Reporting to the Purchasing Team Leader, the Senior Buyer will source, negotiate, and purchase a variety of commodities in accordance with departmental goals, objectives, and best practices. The Senior Buyer will also be involved in Purchase Order management - confirmations, expediting, problem resolution and processing NCR\'s.Responsibilities include:\xc2\xb7 Process purchasing documentation (i.e., Requisitions, Purchase Orders, Cancellation Forms, and non-conforming product) in accordance with ATS policies and procedures.\xc2\xb7 Track, monitor and maintain purchase order deliveries to drive on-time delivery to schedules.\xc2\xb7 Communicate with, evaluate, and approve suppliers to ascertain their ability to meet company requirements, goals, and objectives.\xc2\xb7 Negotiate prices, discounts, and delivery arrangements with suppliers.\xc2\xb7 Perform on-going reviews of product, service, equipment, and expense usage to identify new opportunities for cost savings.\xc2\xb7 Effective use of historical and other benchmarking data to ensure competitive pricing.\xc2\xb7 Resolve invoicing discrepancies and approve for payment.\xc2\xb7 Manage cost containment, product standardization, supplier consolidation and benchmarking reports, and other supply chain management strategies that maximize value while ensuring that ATS standards are maintained or enhanced.\xc2\xb7 Act as a key resource for ATS staff by assisting in the research and development of products, service and equipment alternatives, initiation and follow-up of evaluations, requests for quotation and other day to day procurement.\xc2\xb7 Maintain favorable Terms and Conditions for ATSQualificationsEducation\xc2\xb7 A post-secondary diploma or degree in materials management or equivalent. Supply Chain Canada (or equivalent) designation is an asset.Experience- At least 5 years of vendor cost negotiation experience- Experience managing a purchasing spend of at least $5 million\xc2\xb7 Minimum 5 years\' experience in Purchasing (or equivalent)\xc2\xb7 Experience in a custom manufacturing environment is an asset\xc2\xb7 Advanced knowledge of MS Office software including Excel - pivot tables & VLOOKUP + Power Point - presentations\xc2\xb7 Ability to interpret engineering drawings is an asset.\xc2\xb7 Proven organizational and negotiation skills.\xc2\xb7 Excellent oral, interpersonal, and written communication skills.\xc2\xb7 Demonstrated problem solving and continuous improvement skills\xc2\xb7 Demonstrated ability to interact in a team environment.\xc2\xb7 Demonstrated ability to lead initiatives on a cross functional team\xc2\xb7 Demonstrated strong analytical, organizational, exercise sound judgment and work without direct supervision in a team environment.\xc2\xb7 Highly motivated, customer-focused team player and innovator.

ATS Automation