Intermediate Buyer
1 week ago
The Intermediate Buyer is responsible for establishing, contributing to, and continually improving the procurement process including purchasing, receiving, and procurement accounting in compliance with industry or company policies and government regulations. Ensures the procurement process is efficient and cost-effective. Directs and coordinates selection and purchase of materials such as aluminum, steel and other equipment, or supplies. May develop and implement instructions, policies, and procedures for procurement operations. Represents the company in formulating policies and negotiating contracts with suppliers.
Training, Experience, Skills
- Bachelor of Science in Business Administration or equivalent
- Preferred: PMAC SCMP designation or working towards
- Experience in Aerospace industry is an asset.
- Experience sourcing and working with international vendors
- Demonstrated leadership.
- Demonstrated ability to manage costs while driving quality and innovation
- 5 years of experience
- Ability to work under time pressures and flexibility to adjust to sudden work patterns or schedules.
- Must be proficient in MS Office products and ERP systems
- Must possess problem solving, analytical skills clear business writing skills and ability to convey ideas in a concise and clear way.
- Must be able to sit for long periods of time.
- Must be able to work a flexible shift.
- Must be able to work independently, with teams and have good interpersonal skills.
- Organized with a keen eye for details.
- Able to self-control and follow instructions independently.
Job Related Duties & Responsibilities
- Develop and implement short-term procurement strategies designed to reduce costs and improve quality and service while meeting goals and objectives of the organization.
- Manages purchasing of materials and supplies for the company. Appropriate processes, terminology, and specifications ensure accurate, cost-effective, and timely procurement requests and manages vendor recovery.
- Ethical business practices are a must. Including adherence to CGP and any ITAR requirements.
- Obtain information, data, or quotations; refer to database, industry sources, product sheets, and other resources; interview suppliers to obtain material specifications and prices.
- Determines merchandise costs and formulates and coordinates merchandising policies and activities to ensure profit. Refers to catalogues, product sheets, and other resources and interviews suppliers to obtain specifications and prices.
- Determine if material on hand is in sufficient quantity by using the MRP report. Initiate purchase orders for assigned portfolio. Ensure periodic inventory reviews.
- Approve invoices for payment or return of merchandise. Review receiving slips on a daily basis.
- Coordinate cost savings through vendor selection and review; resolve delivery or billing problems.
- Problems are resolved to the best outcome for all parties.
- Review applicable supplier report cards with follow up meetings for performance related issues.
- Establish and maintain vendor database. Oversee database or records of products purchased or transferred between locations.
- Facilitate preparation and submission of purchase order contracts and arrangements with funding sources in accordance with reporting requirements. Contracts and funding arrangements are timely, accurate, documented, and according to guidelines.
- Maintains a certificate of Professional designation, documents are current, appropriate, and timely.
- Embraces personal challenge
**Salary**: From $55,000.00 per year
**Benefits**:
- Company events
- Dental care
- Extended health care
- On-site parking
- Vision care
Schedule:
- Monday to Friday
Work Location: One location
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