Purchaser

3 months ago

Beamsville Ontario, Niagara, Canada Dörken Systems Inc. Full time

About the Company

Dörken Systems Inc. is a member of the DÖRKENGroup of companies. Dörken is a

family-owned business that serves customers worldwide with premium products and

services in multiple industries. Exciting challenges, professional development

opportunities, attractive benefits and strong innovative manufacturing partnerships define

Dörken as an employer.


As a family business for over 130 years, Dörken is built on strong values and

relationships. Our core values include trust, humanity, innovation, sustainability, diversity,

reliability, and loyalty. These values are central to our daily interactions and form the

basis of our long-term success.


Scope:

The Purchaser is responsible for purchasing activities for our manufacturing location in

Beamsville, ON to support Dörken’s business activities in North America.


Role:

The Purchaser is responsible for planning, sourcing, negotiating, and purchasing raw

materials, (small) equipment, and supplies from vendors to support the company's

operational and strategic activities. They play a critical role in ensuring that the company

has the resources and supplies it needs to operate efficiently and achieve its strategic

objectives. They will also be responsible for developing and implementing purchasing

strategies, processes and procedures.


Reports to:

-Supply Chain Manager


Core Areas of Responsibility:

  • Identify and evaluate potential suppliers and negotiate contracts to obtain the best
  • price, quality, and delivery terms for goods and services.
  • Prepare and issue purchase orders and contracts to vendors.
  • Ensure that all purchases comply with company policies, procedures, and
  • specifications.
  • Work closely with internal departments to determine their purchasing needs and
  • requirements.
  • Manage inventory levels and track orders to ensure timely delivery.
  • Resolve any issues or disputes that arise with vendors.
  • Monitor supplier performance to ensure that they meet the company's standards
  • for quality, delivery, and cost.
  • Conduct regular performance evaluations for all suppliers.
  • Develop and implement a purchasing strategy that supports and aligns with the
  • company's overall business strategy.
  • Continuously improve the purchasing process by identifying opportunities for cost
  • savings, risk mitigation, and process improvements.
  • Develop and maintain relationships with key suppliers to ensure continuity of
  • supply and identify potential risks.
  • Analyze market trends and conditions to stay up to date with pricing and product
  • availability.
  • Collaborate with the procurement team in corporate head office (Germany) to align
  • our KPI reporting, processes, and procedures.
  • Develop and implement policies and procedures that ensure compliance with
  • company and regulatory requirements.
  • Analyze purchasing data and provide reports and recommendations to
  • management.
  • Collaborate with cross-functional team members to develop and implement
  • supplier performance metrics and scorecards.
  • Report and present monthly Purchasing KPIs and identify improvement action
  • plans.
  • Monitor Sales performance, compare against the yearly forecast and plan the
  • annual purchasing of all products to maintain optimal raw material inventory levels.
  • Maintain accurate and current Supplier / Inventory information in ABAS (MRP).
  • Ensure timely entering of received goods and production results.
  • Work with shipping and warehouse teams to ensure proper handling and storage
  • of products.
  • Tasks and responsibilities may be assigned and/or modified at any time at the sole
  • discretion of the company.


The Purchaser contributes to building an environment that supports cooperation and

cohesiveness among team members. They also contribute to and take pride in ensuring

a safe, clean, organized, and functional environment.


Personal Responsibility:

-It is the personal responsibility of the Purchaser to strive for positive, outcomeoriented

interaction at all times.


Self-Reflection:

-The Purchaser accepts feedback and challenges their own actions and decisions.

-Constructive criticism is used as an opportunity for improvement.


Flexibility:

-The Purchaser adapts their customary or habitual thinking to new or changed

situations to effectively face new assignments and challenges.


Team Orientation:

-At Dörken, we put great emphasis on team-oriented actions and on respectful

interaction with one another.

-We are considerate towards one another, and we support each other

Time Management:

-Given tasks/objectives are to be completed/achieved according to the agreed

timeline.

-Deviations from the agreed timeline are to be communicated in a timely manner to

avoid misunderstandings and further unnecessary delays.


Qualifications:


Education:

-University/college degree in business, supply chain management, or related field

preferred. APICS Certification an asset.

Business Experience

-5+ years of experience in purchasing (operational & strategic), procurement,

inventory and supply chain management

-High proficiency in:

-ERP system

-MS-Outlook, Word, Excel, PowerPoint


Personal Profile:

The Purchaser possesses a combination of skills, including:

  • Excellent communication, negotiation, and interpersonal skills
  • Ability to analyze data and identify opportunities for cost savings and process
  • improvements
  • Strong organizational and time management skills
  • Strong problem-solving skills
  • Ability to work well under pressure and meet tight deadlines in a fast-paced
  • environment
  • Knowledge of purchasing best practices and procedures
  • Experience working in a manufacturing or distribution environment is preferred
  • Proven leadership abilities - Integrity
  • Customer service focused (internal and external)
  • Emphasizes teamwork and collaboration
  • Enthusiastic learner and proactive individual with the ability to effectively manage

various projects concurrently

  • Result-oriented individual with the ability to multi-task and deliver high-quality

results within specified time frames

  • Ability to work as a team player and motivate others effectively within a team

environment to get the required results; able to act as a coach and mentor

  • Demonstrates accountability and responsibility
  • Fluent in reading and writing English
  • Physically able to sit, stand and walk around for long periods at a time


Working Conditions:

-100% onsite at the company premises

-8:00 AM – 4:30 PM (flexible times as required by senior management)

-Occasional overtime and/or weekend work

-Occasional travel may be required


Work Equipment:

-PC/Laptop

  • Cell phone

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