Junior Buyer

**Why Join Sinclair Technologies?**

We have an innovative and outstanding team of industry professionals who drive our ongoing success at Sinclair. We strive to offer a supportive, inclusive and nurturing environment that helps our employees expand their careers and reach their highest potential.

**Summary**:
As a Junior Buyer, you are responsible for the timely procurement of goods and services to ensure cost-effective commensurate with quality. You must promote and maintain a high level of communication and liaison with the external supplier community and internal departments. It is expected that you will conduct business with the best interest of Sinclair in mind while following strong ethical and moral values.

**What You'll Do**:

- Ensure purchasing practices meet company policy, regulatory and legal compliance
- Place purchase orders to ensure timely delivery of parts and components to meet production schedule
- Manage open purchase orders and expedite outstanding deliveries to ensure delivery requirements are met
- Monitor purchase orders, resolve delivery, quality, or other issues related to purchases and invoices
- Work at the commodity level with suppliers to ensure cost/quality improvement and/or economical substitutions
- Liaise between vendors, manufacturers, and relevant internal departments
- Work closely with the planning team to review material and service requirements daily
- Co-ordinate with Quality, Engineer, and suppliers to resolve non-conformance issues in a timely fashion
- Recommend improvements based on purchasing activities for standardization
- Liaise with the broker to resolve customs issues if required
- Other duties as assigned.

**What You'll Bring**:

- College diploma or equivalent
- Knowledge of MPS/MRP, Demand Flow, Forecasting, Inventory Planning, and Supply Chain pipelining required.
- Minimum 1-2 years of experience in a Manufacturing environment, specifically in production scheduling or planning preferred.
- Strong written and verbal communication skills
- Previous experience with Microsoft Dynamics NAV or Business Central will be an asset.
- Intermediate to advanced computer skills (Excel, Word, Outlook, Internet).
- Knowledge of mechanical drawing and general manufacturing process
- Able to adapt to a fast-paced working environment

**What We Offer**:

- Paid vacation days;
- 5 paid sick days;
- 100% paid by employer comprehensive health benefits package including medical, dental, life & disability insurance and more (coverage varies);
- 4% RRSP matching;
- Up to an annual maximum of $2,000 per year professional development fund for designations and accreditations;
- 100% reimbursed job-related training;
- Fitness reimbursement program;
- Flexible hours of work based on position;
- Employee Referral Program;
- Employee Award Program;
- Plenty of on-site parking & a 5-minute walk to GO Train station;
- Office located in a serene location full of greenery in Aurora, ON (go for a quick hike at lunch at Sheppard’s Bush);
- Employee events & initiatives: company BBQs, free lunch events, ice cream trucks, employee raffles, and a lunchroom fully stocked with a variety of coffees & teas.

Please note that benefits may vary by location and employment status.
- Applicants must hold either a Canadian citizenship, Canadian Permanent Residency, or Work/ Study Permit. Unfortunately, we are unable to provide assistance for work authorization._

**About Us**:
Sinclair Technologies, a division of Norsat International Inc., is a leading designer and manufacturer of antenna and RF signal conditioning products, systems, and coverage solutions. Sinclair products are used extensively in public safety and private industry communication networks, such as emergency services, transportation, natural resources, and utilities. We have over 70 years of industry-leading expertise in all aspects of antenna and RF signal conditioning design and manufacturing. With a strong focus on R&D, we continue to expand our product offerings and offer industry-leading technical solutions.

**Reports to: Department Manager**
**Position Type: Permanent, Full Time**

**Diversity Statement**:
**Accessibility Accommodations**:
**Security Screening Requirement**:
We thank all applicants in advance for their interest; however, only those under consideration will be contacted.

No recruiters please.

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