Technical Buyer

**About us**

Automation Alternatives

**Responsibilities**:

- Develop and maintain relationships with vendors and suppliers.
- Research and analyze market trends to determine the best products to purchase.
- Negotiate prices and terms of purchase with vendors and suppliers.
- Maintain accurate records of purchases, pricing, and delivery information.
- Monitor inventory levels to ensure timely replenishment of stock.
- Analyze quotes from existing and new vendors.
- Communicate with existing vendors to improve lead time, quality and service.
- Survey the marketplace for alternate vendor quotes to ensure the competitiveness of existing vendors.
- Communicate QA issues and rejections with appropriate vendors.
- Assist during Cycle Count and Physical Count Processes.

**SKILLS & QUALIFICATIONS**:

- **Excellent ability to read, write and speak English**:

- Strong communication skills
- Good Microsoft Office skills
- Mechanical and electrical aptitude and the ability to read and understand component and subassembly drawings is an asset
- Ability to work well with a team

**Salary**: $50,000.00-$60,000.00 per year

**Benefits**:

- Casual dress
- Dental care
- Extended health care
- Life insurance
- On-site parking
- Paid time off
- Vision care

Flexible Language Requirement:

- French not required

Schedule:

- Monday to Friday

Supplemental pay types:

- Bonus pay
- Overtime pay

Ability to commute/relocate:

- Woodbridge, ON L4H 0S2: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (required)

**Education**:

- Bachelor's Degree (preferred)

Work Location: In person