Buyer/planner

**Job Summary**:
The Buyer/Planner plays a critical role in the procurement and planning functions within Sure Grip Controls. This position involves managing the purchasing process, ensuring the timely availability of materials and supplies, and optimizing inventory levels to meet operational demands. The Buyer/Planner collaborates closely with various internal departments, suppliers, and stakeholders to achieve cost-effective procurement and efficient production delivery.

**Responsibilities**:
**Procurement Management**
- Identify and evaluate potential suppliers based on quality, price, delivery capabilities, and overall supplier performance.
- Issue purchase orders and ensure timely delivery of materials, equipment, and services.
- Ressolve any issues or disputes with suppliers related to quality, delivery, or pricing.

**Inventory Planning and Control**
- Develop and implement inventory strategies to optimize stock levels, minimize excess or obsolete inventory, and meet production requirements.
- Coordinate with production, warehouse, and project teams to ensure seamless material flow and minimize stockouts or disruptions.

**Supplier Relationship Management**
- Foster strong relationships with key suppliers, promoting open communication, collaboration, and continuous improvement.
- Identify opportunities for supplier consolidation, cost reduction, and process improvement through collaboration and negotiation.

**Data Analysis Reporting**
- Collect, analyze, and interpret data related to purchasing, inventory, and production activities.
- Generate reports, metrics, key performance indicators (KPIs) to track procurement efficiency, inventory accuracy, supplier performance, and other relevant metrics.
- Provide insights and recommendations based on data analysis to optimize procurement and planning process.

**Position Requirements**:

- Bachelor’s degree in supply chain management, business administration or a related field (or equivalent experience).
- Minimum 3yr experience in a manufacturing plant.
- Proven experience in procurement and inventory management.
- Experience working with an ERP system
- Familiarity with ISO Standards and Management Systems including ISO9001, ISO14001, ISO45001

**Essential Job Requirements**:

- **Time Management**- strong organizational and the ability to prioritize and mange multiple tasks simultaneously.
- **Communication Skills**- excellent negotiation, communication, and interpersonal skills.
- **Analytical Skills** - Attention to detail and a proactive approach to problem-solving. Analytical mindset with proficiency in data analysis and reporting.

**Compensation**:
Sure Grip Controls offers a competitive compensation and benefits package which includes; extended health, dental and long term disability benefits, RRSP matching, bonuses, consideration of work-life balance, vacation and continuing education. We recognize the importance of developing and retaining top talent to be part of our high performing team at Sure Grip.

**Culture**:
We are a growing company with priorities to be safe, take care of our employees, and please our customers. Our values are to be passionate, work as a team, think creatively, and deliver results.

**The Organization**:
Sure Grip Controls was incorporated in 1996 to manufacture industrial control grips for the heavy equipment industry. The company started by supplying control grips to several major equipment manufacturers in the Canadian forest industry. Sales soon expanded to include Europe, the United States, and New Zealand. Sure Grip now supplies mobile heavy equipment manufacturers around the world and has twice received recognition as one of Canada’s top 200 fastest growing companies by Profit Magazine. It is our goal to lead the industry in providing innovative solutions to our customers.

In early 2015, Sure Grip Controls was acquired by Bailey International Inc., based in Knoxville, TN. Bailey is a leading, competitive manufacturer and distributor of both standard and innovative custom mobile hydraulic components. Adding Sure Grip Controls to the Bailey family creates a complementary product offering and an opportunity to further enhance a revolutionary service experience for their customers.

Please forward cover letter and resume in a single PDF.

**Job Types**: Full-time, Permanent

**Salary**: $60,000.00-$70,000.00 per year

**Benefits**:

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

Flexible Language Requirement:

- French not required

Schedule:

- 8 hour shift
- Monday to Friday

Ability to commute/relocate:

- Saanichton, BC V8M 2A4: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (required)

**Education**:

- Bachelor's Degree (preferred)

**Experience**:

- Buyer/Planner: 3 years (preferred)

Work Location: In person