Junior Buyer

**Position**: Junior Buyer.

**Position Overview**: The Junior Buyer is responsible for providing an uninterrupted flow of materials at the greatest value to meet production schedules, in accordance with CEC documented procedures and instructions.

**Duties and Responsibilities**:

- Process Purchase Orders through the Material Requirements Planning (MRP) system.
- Ensure materials/parts and services are available and executed on time with expected quality.
- Maintain systems to ensure the accurate accounting and usage of all materials.
- Analyze all MRP reports.
- Oversee warranty claims with vendors (Nonconformance Reports).
- Solve Purchase Order/Invoice discrepancies.
- Manually generate Purchase Orders for the shop floor (purchase requisitions).
- Develop and manage relationships with suppliers.
- Prepare and manage RFP/RFQs.
- Expedite, track, and coordinate suppliers’ deliveries.
- Coordinate and engage with cross-function teams to achieve the organization's goal and objectives.
- Know and understand workplace health and safety rights and responsibilities.
- Follow safe work procedures and act safely in the workplace at all times.
- Maintain a safe working environment within the department and on each job.
- Use the protective clothing, devices, and equipment required for the job.
- Complete all applicable quality records.
- Perform work in accordance with IMW-documented policies and procedures.
- Other duties as required.

**Qualifications**:

- Purchasing Management Association of Canada Certification II or equivalent.
- Minimum 2 years of experience in purchasing required.
- Ability to communicate both verbally and written in English.
- Ability to coordinate with all departments as needed.
- Solid experience using Enterprise Resource Planning/Material Requirement Planning systems.
- Proficient with the use of Microsoft Office Suite.
- Regularly required to stand walk or sit; use hands to operate computers and office equipment; use vision and hearing to deal with communication and office materials.

**Other**:

- Have some knowledge of purchasing practices.
- Good organizational and communication skills.
- Have an eye for detail and pride in one’s work.
- Must be able to work in a fast-paced, dynamic environment.
- Must be able to multi-task.
- Must have excellent time management skills and ability to re-prioritize as needed.