Buyer/ Purchaser
3 weeks ago
**Who We Are**:
Headquartered out of Abbotsford, British Colombia, North West Rubber is a recycling industry leader in manufacturing high quality rubber products that serve markets such as Agriculture, Recreational Flooring, Commercial Flooring, Playground, Pet, Construction, Industrial, Traffic Safety, Marine, Solar, Manufacturing, and Landscaping. Founded out of a barn in 1968 out of Pitt Meadows, British Colombia, NWR has since expanded internationally including facilities in the province of Ontario, Houston in Texas, China, and Pakistan.
NWR was founded on the principles of hard work, honesty, determination, environmental stewardship, and ensuring that we do everything possible to take care of our customers. The type of employees that NWR looks for and cultivates are ones who can exemplify our core values of _Respect For All_, _Own It_, and _Results Focused_.
PURPOSE OF THE JOB:
- To source and purchase materials to support the domestic manufacturing facilities. Materials will include MRO supplies (maintenance/repair/operations), freight, capital equipment, and corporate services.
KEY RESULT AREAS/RESPONSIBILIES:
- Source new materials as requested by Operations/R&D/Marketing/Engineering.
- Consolidate and optimize purchasing of MRO supplies.
- Initiate request for quotes and supply agreements, where applicable, for items not already covered under purchasing agreements.
- Work with suppliers to find new and innovative methods to reduce costs and lead times
- Maintain regular contact with key suppliers to build and maintain relationships.
- Work collaboratively to improve existing purchasing policies and procedures
- Other purchasing duties as assigned.
KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS & ABILITIES REQUIRED:
- Post-secondary education
- a completed degree, diploma or certificate is preferred.
- 2 years minimum of purchasing and negotiating experience
- APICS, PMAC or SCMA certification is an asset
- Skilled with Microsoft Office including Excel, Word, and Outlook
- Experience working with ERP systems
- Highly organized with a very strong analytical and attention to detail mindset
- Outstanding interpersonal and communication skills and able to work with a diverse group of people
- Comfortable working in a factory environment
CORE VALUES:
1. “**Respect for All**”
- Consistently treat co-workers, customers, suppliers, and all stakeholders who come into contact with NWR with dignity, respect, courtesy, and honesty.
2. “**Own it**”
- If there is a problem, be a part of finding a solution
- When appropriate, don’t wait for someone else to solve a problem solve it yourself (if you are unclear on when that might be inappropriate, talk to your supervisor)
- Admit to mistakes you make (we all make them), and try to learn from them
- Welcome constructive criticism and be willing to make the necessary changes
3. “**Results Focused**”
- When at work, focus on your work priorities and try to keep personal distractions to a minimum (recognizing that “life happens” and sometimes requires you to take care of personal priorities when you are at work). Save the use of technology for personal reasons (smartphones, internet, etc.) during break times or before and after work hours only.
- Maximize your efficiencies, however not at the expense of safety
- Work to continually improve your area of the business
- When appropriate, challenge the status quo
**Job Types**: Full-time, Permanent
**Salary**: From $70,000.00 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:
- 8 hour shift
- Monday to Friday
Supplemental pay types:
- Bonus pay
Ability to commute/relocate:
- Abbotsford, BC: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (preferred)
Work Location: One location
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