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Our client is a large scale manufacturer of food products and a true Canadian success story! They require an Intermediate Buyer to join their team who will be responsible for purchasing approximately $40 million dollars of raw ingredients, packaging and machine parts. This is a well established brand that continues to grow and present opportunities for advancement.
DUTIES & ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTION:
- Responsible for purchasing all consumable items to meet daily production needs. Also orders non-stock supplies, equipment and services.
- Generates and expedites purchase orders based on production/end user requirements.
- Negotiates with vendors to achieve the best possible price, quality, opportunity buys and lead times.
- Determines production requirements based on past usage and releases purchase orders within lead-time in order to ensure the timely delivery of materials.
- Participates in weekly Features meetings and generates reports based on forecasts in order to ensure adequate stock levels are met for the featured items.
- Works closely with manufacturing and inventory control to maintain adequate stock levels and prevent either over-supply or shortage that could cause a line shutdown.
- Follows up/expedites all open orders and coordinates pick-ups with dispatch on a daily basis so that production materials arrive on schedule.
- Obtains quotes for non-stock supplies, equipment and services. Relays information to requestor and places orders in a timely manner..
- Acts as a liaison between Receiving and Purchasing to resolve any outstanding receiving issues.
- Sets up new vendors and non-stock items as and when necessary.
- Works with Accounts Payable to ensure all invoice discrepancies are resolved.
- Perform other duties and special projects as required.
QUALIFICATIONS:
- 2-5 Years experience in a related position in the manufacturing sector
- Advanced ERP technical skills, preferably Dynamics AX
- Advanced Microsoft office software skills
- Advanced Data Base Access, TM1, Sequel
- College Diploma or University Degree in Supply Chain, Business Administration, or Finance
- Strong written and verbal communications skills and proven ability to work in a fast paced team environment
- Excellent communication skills; comfortable liaising with various departments and levels of management
- Self-starter with a strong sense of urgency
- Able to work in a high-pressure environment meeting multiple deadlines and tasks
- A problem solver who uses their own initiative and is receptive to new ideas
- Dedicated to results and continuous improvement within a team environment
For your application to be received successfully, please include (#73-45-MH2426) in the subject line.
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