Buyer/planner

The Buyer/Planner is responsible for procurement and management of the purchasing function for their product group usually defined by specific criteria and/or vendor geography. Accountability includes scheduling of all production orders and sequences products to the factory and subcontractors working within the parameters and signal outputs within our ERP system.

This position is located in Toronto, Ontario.

In addition to annual initiatives, the key accountabilities of this position are:
**Buying & Planning**
- Participation in evaluation and selection of vendors, procurement of goods and the management of selected vendors
- Ensure quality of the product, conformance to specifications and timeliness of the product shipment matches policies and guidelines
- Acts on MRP/ERP/MPS signals from Infor LN and transacts purchase order releases; expedite action messages, subcontracting work-orders and shop floor control to ensure on time delivery
- Manages vendor and supplier purchasing based on capabilities and requirements performance to Armstrong guidelines
- Maintains purchasing records, advises and recommends on item site planning data conformance to ensure accordance to policy
- Evaluates and acts on all Purchase Price Variances (PPV’s) and provides regular reporting updates
- Schedules and expedites all purchase item shipments on a ‘Just In Time’ (JIT) basis
- Researches new products, suppliers, subcontractors and manufacturers to assist in product improvements, delivery improvement and cost/profit enhancement
- Follows factory planner and Demand Planner for purchasing and manufacturing orders
- Executes demand and stock orders based on Factory Planner requirements
- Evaluates shortage reports, expedites manufactured and purchased parts from suppliers and sister companies
- Evaluates supply chain logistics and capacity constraints and recommends remediation to achieve on time delivery performance

**Role Requirements**
- A College degree/Diploma in production management/materials management or purchasing/supply or demonstrated work equivalence
- APICS and/or PMAC designation
- 3-5 years’ experience in production management and purchasing
- Working knowledge of purchasing techniques, including the bid process, bid evaluation, vendor certification and vendor management.
- Knowledge of item site planning fields and their interaction and integration with production needs, ERP signals and forecasts
- MRP/PRP and MPS experience
- Superior computer skills as demonstrated with Microsoft Office and custom ERP software.
- Knowledge of assembly techniques and shop floor control in a manufacturing / factory environment
- Positive attitude as a responsible team player
- Detail oriented, methodical approach to problems
- Commitment to high quality, high productivity and continuous learning
- Flexibility to take on assignments outside the office: manufacturing plant, shop for equipment, customer visits, as needed. Ability to show tact, diplomacy and discretion in handling information of confidential and/or sensitive nature
- Creative problem-solving skills, conflict management within different organizations (centralized and matrix organizational structures)
- Ability to break down complex problems in a simplified way, conduct root cause analysis and provide clear, well thought-out recommendations
- Strong, team-oriented leadership skills with presence and a bias for action.
- Self-directed with ability to work autonomously and collaboratively and a focus on results.
- Ability to communicate in an open and authentic manner in all situations.

**Benefits**:

- Disability insurance
- Employee assistance program
- On-site parking
- Paid time off
- Tuition reimbursement
- Vision care
- Wellness program

Flexible Language Requirement:

- French not required

Schedule:

- Monday to Friday

**Education**:

- AEC / DEP or Skilled Trade Certificate (preferred)

**Experience**:

- purchasing: 1 year (preferred)

Work Location: In person

Expected start date: 2024-05-06