Buyer

2 weeks ago


Kitchener, Canada Golden Windows Ltd Full time

At Golden Windows we are a proudly Canadian, family owned, windows and doors manufacturer based in Kitchener, Ontario. Founded in 1961, we have a highly skilled, craftsman-oriented workforce that produces energy efficient aluminum, wood and vinyl windows and doors distributed across Ontario and the United States.
- At Golden Windows our success is directly linked to our culture; what we believe, how we behave and the outcomes we produce. Our core values of Caring, Integrity, Teamwork and Work Ethic are the foundation that engages our hearts and minds and helps us execute our vision and mission every day._

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The Buyer, under the direction of the Purchasing Manager, provides purchasing support to Golden Windows to ensure that materials required for production are ordered, confirmed, and received accurately, with sufficient quantities and in a timely fashion. As well, the position works with suppliers to ensure the costs for materials are kept at the lowest possible cost. This position acts as a backup for the Purchasing Manager in their absence.

**JOB RESPONSIBILITIES**:

- Coordinates and negotiates purchasing, prices, and delivery of parts, materials, and capital equipment expenditures.
- Sources, negotiates and purchases assigned raw materials to achieve the most economical cost, best value and quality for the dollars expended.
- Maintains productive working relationships with both suppliers and internal departments to ensure the procurement and development of raw materials proceeds smoothly.
- Places purchase orders daily from MRP system, Purchase Requisitions, Sales Special Quoted orders, and Service database.
- Monitors and checks supplier order confirmations and inventory levels. Follows up with suppliers on orders as required.
- Informs Sales, Production or Service regarding backorders, extended lead times, or material shortages.
- Receives purchase orders and informs suppliers of any discrepancies.
- Responds to inquiries from Sales, Production and Service.
- Follows up on deadlines, assists expediting PO’s as required.
- In coordination with the R&D department assists in the sourcing and pricing of materials for new products
- Provides quotes to R&D and Service departments.
- Works with purchasing manager in the training of junior buyer and buyers
- Maintains database for suppliers and yearly border requirements for CUSMA/USMCA
- Tracks both cost savings and cost increases by supplier.
- Other duties as assigned

**EDUCATION/KNOWLEDGE/EXPERIENCE**:

- Materials Management or Business Administration diploma / degree / certificate with 3-5 years equivalent experience in Procurement or Materials Management.
- Demonstrated use and knowledge of MRP systems in a Manufacturing setting preferred

**ATTRIBUTES**:

- Excellent written and verbal communication skills
- Strong analytical and interpersonal skills
- Must be very detail oriented
- Resourceful

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

**Salary**: $56,000.00-$65,000.00 per year

**Benefits**:

- Company events
- Dental care
- Employee assistance program
- Extended health care
- Life insurance
- Paid time off
- Profit sharing
- RRSP match
- Store discount
- Tuition reimbursement
- Vision care

Flexible Language Requirement:

- French not required

Schedule:

- Monday to Friday

Application question(s):

- Do you have post secondary education in purchasing/procurement?

**Experience**:

- purchasing: 3 years (preferred)

Work Location: In person


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