Job Description

As a top player in Switchgear and E-house Manufacturing, a career with us will challenge you to solve some very tough problems. You will be rewarded with growth, personal development & industry expertise. At Powell, we appreciate our employees by providing a comprehensive salary package, RRSP matching, extensive benefits and job training all within a professional & friendly working environment. The Senior Buyer is responsible for the tactical and strategic management of a commodity or commodities. The Senior Buyer will be an expert on those commodities and the feedstock of those commodities. The Senior Buyer may direct the activities of other buyers in an effort to achieve assigned strategic initiatives for Purchasing and/or the Business. The Senior Buyer will solicit, evaluate, negotiate, and then purchase materials and/or services. Essential Responsibilities

• Adhere to Powell Safety Rules and assure Suppliers do the same.
• Develop short and long term sourcing strategies for commodities assigned focused on optimizing value added improvement within the supply base.
• Lead work on strategic purchasing initiative projects with Purchasing Manager and/or Strategic Sourcing Manager.
• Drive value-engineering efforts based on knowledge of (assigned) commodities and their industry drivers in relation in potential material alternatives.
• Actively engage the supply base throughout the design and implementation process for all new product development projects.
• Evaluate the number, type, and the geographic appropriateness of suppliers required to support assigned commodities.
• Manage the disposition of excess and/or obsolete purchased inventory within the assigned commodity group(s).
• Monitor and maintain the Purchasing Category Value completeness and accuracy of the items assigned.
• Issue purchase orders of $100,000 or less without additional approvals.
• Achieve individual and/or commodity Team cost improvement targets assigned by Manager.
• Achieve individual and/or commodity Team inventory reduction targets assigned by Manager.
• Establish Payment Terms of not less than Net 45 days with all new suppliers while moving all existing suppliers to no less than Net 45 days.
• Achieve supplier PPM targets as assigned by Manager.
• Review open buy requirements, issue purchase orders, and expedite delivery of the material or service as appropriate.
• Proactively advance professional knowledge and education.
• Perform other related duties as assigned.

Qualifications

• Bachelor\'s Degree.
• Holds Professional Certification in Purchasing or Supply Chain Management such as a CPSM.
• Minimum 5 years in a ETO (engineered to order) manufacturing environment.
• Minimum 7 years in a material and/or purchasing assignment with a concentration in an ETO (engineered to order) materials environment.
• Demonstrated analytical and Root Cause determination skills.
• Excellent interpersonal relationship skills.
• Strong demonstrated oral and written communication skills.
• Strong computer skills.
• Must be responsible and dependable.
• Attend in house and outside training sessions.
• Attend local professional associations.
• Learn policies and procedures, work instruction, ISO policies, Safety Rules and Regulations, and vendor products.
• Travel may be required.

Core Competencies

• High level of self-motivation and initiative with the ability to work well under pressure.
• Conscientious, thorough, accurate, and reliable when performing and completing job tasks.
• Ability to learn and adhere to all manufacturing policies and practices to ensure adherence to ISO requirements.
• Able to work effectively within your team and around other departments and their activities.
• Must have a basic command of the English language, both written and verbal.

Working Conditions

• Temperature controlled working environment.
• Job requires working in an office setting.
• Working in front of a computer for the majority of the shift.

Physical Requirements

• Maintaining body equilibrium and agility to prevent falling when walking, standing, crouching, ascending or descending stairs.
• Bending the body at the waist, the legs at the knees, and extending arms and hands in any direction in a repetitive manner.
• Standing, walking, and speaking for long periods of time.
• Typing, punching or applying pressure to an object with fingers and palm.
• Perceiving size, shape, temperature or texture by touching with the fingertips.

Who we are Powell Canada Inc. is a subsidiary of Powell Industries, which is located in Houston, Texas. Globally, we have over 70 years of experience. Powell Canada is a reputable electrical manufacturing and electrical/instrumentation contracting company. We hold a strong industry presence with offices located in Acheson, Calgary and Montreal. Powell strives to create one unified company through training, communication and leadership. We offer diversified services based on our customer\xe2\x80\x99s needs, keeping us on the cutting edge of new products and services within our industry. Your Partner in Safety Successful candidates must have legal authorization to work in Canada on a full-time basis for any employer, only those candidates selected for an interview will be contacted. Powell Canada, Inc is an equal opportunity employer. Job Types: Full-time, Permanent Benefits:

• Dental care
• Discounted or free food
• Employee assistance program
• Extended health care
• RRSP match
• Vision care

Schedule:

• Monday to Friday

Work Location: One location