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If this gets your taste buds tingling, what are you waiting for? Discover the Welbilt career opportunities open now. Garland Commercial Ranges Ltd. is a leading manufacturer for over 60 years which designs and produces a full line of commercial ovens, ranges, griddles, grills, conveyor ovens & counter top cooking equipment. The products are sold to leading fast food chains as well as independent restaurants in +100 countries. The facility in Mississauga is a division of Welbilt, Inc

**_** This is a 6-month contract opportunity. ** _**

Under moderate supervision, this position purchases materials, supplies and services at favorable terms for the organization. Qualifies vendors, evaluates bids, and negotiates prices and terms for purchased goods and services. Tracks purchases, monitors vendor quality, and maintains a current database of vendor information. This intermediate-level position is gaining exposure to some of the complex tasks within the job function. Occasionally directed in several aspects of the work. Works independently. Problems faced are difficult but typically not complex. May influence others within the job area through explanation of facts, policies and practices.

Reporting directly to the Director, Materials, this position is based in Mississauga, Ontario, Canada.

Major Accountability:

- Obtains goods/services required by the organization including Indirect Operations (e.g., Office Supplies, Computers, Maintenance, Machine Parts, etc.) and Direct Operations (e.g., Raw Materials and Services for Manufacturing, Production or Construction; Products for Retail, etc.).
- Procurement processes include Product/Service Sourcing, Supplier Selection, Pricing/Terms Negotiation, Order Processing, Contract Administration, Supplier Performance Management. May include Strategic Sourcing.

Key Tasks & Responsibilities:

- Identifies, researches, and evaluates suppliers that meet the organization's standards of price, quality, timing, and reliability of supply.
- Recognizes and evaluates sales, promotional campaigns, and other opportunities to secure reduced prices.
- Assesses supplier's products to ensure they that they comply with specifications and meets the organization's quality standards.
- Analyzes and evaluates supplier bids, tenders, proposals, or quotations; negotiates prices and delivery conditions; and commits to purchases (within established limits of authority) with terms that are in the organization's best interest.
- Interprets inventory requests, production schedules, purchase requisitions, orders, and other documents to co-ordinate purchasing activities in view of current and anticipated demand for goods and materials.
- Monitors the quality and timeliness of materials and goods supplied; follows up the status of purchase orders with vendors to ensure timely delivery; and communicates status of orders with internal customers.

Job Requirements:

- Experience with an ERP;
- Good interpersonal skills and communication skills. Knowledge of manufacturing processes and materials
- Welbilt, Inc. is an equal opportunity employer which values diversity in the workplace. We are therefore happy to accommodate any individual needs in keeping with the Ontario Human Rights Code and the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act. If you require an accommodation in order to participate in the hiring process, please contact us to make your needs known in advance._