Buyer Ii

2 weeks ago

Georgetown, Canada Communications and Power Ind. Canada Inc Full time

Position Duties:

  • Assume procurement responsibilities for new and existing products, including price, schedule, supplier selection, documentation writeup & terms and conditions
  • Managing supplier's critical path delivery requirements in support of key program milestones
  • Proficiency to perform and comprehend price and cost analysis, source selection/justification, analysis of supplier quotation
  • Purchase electronic components, electronic assemblies and other assigned commodities as required
  • Provide regular status updates of material availability and shortages as required to meet engineering and production schedules
  • Establish and maintain critical working relationship with Material Planning, Engineering, Manufacturing, Finance and Quality Assurance functional business areas
  • Issue RFIs, RFQs/quotes, conduct bid analysis, down select suppliers, and award purchase orders supporting a high mix of different commodity types within a diversified product portfolio
  • Develop and maintain virtual PO folio file documentation requirements with a high degree of business ethics and integrity
  • Perform negotiations (supplier price, delivery, and exceptions to purchase order flow downs, i.e., Terms and Conditions)
  • Participate and drive supplier development and management activity to achieve consistent cost reductions with leveraged buying strategies

Essential Qualifications:

  • Postsecondary education in Supply Chain Management, Purchasing or equivalent with a minimum 4+ years of relevant experience in procurement and supply chain management in a manufacturing environment
  • Professional APICS and/or ASCM certification an asset
  • Ability to read and interpret engineering drawings and specifications is required
  • Knowledge of electrical product commodities is desired
  • Proficient in the use of Microsoft Office Suite (Excel, PowerPoint, Word)
  • Strong interpersonal skills with proven ability to communicate both verbally and in writing with internal customers and suppliers
  • O.D. procurement experience and knowledge of Federal Acquisition Regulations (FAR/DFARS) as well as International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR) is a plus

Security:

  • Must meet all CGP and ITAR requirements