Technical Buyer
3 weeks ago
Northern Transformer is a Canadian-owned, fast-growing manufacturer of power transformers. Our team delivers transformers of the highest quality through superior design, quality workmanship and attention to our clients’ individual needs.
As a Technical Buyer within the power transformer industry, you will play a crucial role in sourcing and procuring technical goods and services necessary for production and manufacturing processes. Your expertise will ensure cost-effective purchases while maintaining high standards of quality and compliance. This is a fast-paced environment requiring the ability to manage competing priorities and a high level of attention to detail.
Responsibilities
- Quote for items and services from qualified suppliers for purchase or estimating purposes
- Place purchase orders with suppliers to provide the best-delivered cost while considering quality and leadtime
- Track the status of all orders and take appropriate actions if delays are encountered
- Effectively communicate with the key stakeholders on any issues with the schedule, budget or quality of goods purchased
- Maintain accurate information in the ERP system from PO updates to any price updates
- Work with suppliers on NCRs for defective materials for either return or rework
- Continuously monitor inventory levels of assigned commodities and action as needed while developing improved methods to procure and manage stock
- Identify cost savings and value-added opportunities for assigned commodities
- Work with AP, receiving and suppliers to reconcile discrepancies in receiving and invoicing
- Liaise and collaborate with engineering teams
- Build and maintain strong Internal customer and supplier/vendor relationships
- Ensure all required quality documentation is received from the supplier
- Participate in the development and execution of purchasing policies and procedures
- Coordinate and monitor logistics with suppliers and freight companies
Qualifications
- Completion of Post-secondary education in Engineering, Business Administration or related field (or equivalent experience)
- 3-5 years related experience in purchasing ideally in an engineering-based company
- Proven knowledge of purchasing, warehousing and inventory control policies, processes and procedures
- APICS CPIM and/or CSCP Certification preferred
- Excellent English communication skills both written and spoken
- Experience using ERP systems – Epicor ERP preferred
- Ability to work independently as well with all members of the organization - from the receiving dock to the management team
- Highly organized, self-starter, time management skills with the ability to grasp concepts quickly
- Negotiation skills and professionalism
- Strong knowledge of MS Outlook, Excel and Word
Preferred Knowledge
- Knowledge of the transformer or high voltage components industry
- Knowledge of electrical and mechanical components
- Experience in a Design to Build environment or Project Based environment
- Ability to understand CAD drawings
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