Buyer - Expeditor

1 week ago


Woodbridge, Canada ATS Automation Tooling Systems Inc. Full time

**MAJOR DUTIES**:
Sourcing and purchasing of a variety of commodities, machining/fabricated parts, and MRO purchases in accordance with the principles of buying to achieve departmental goals, objectives, and delivery requirement. Purchase order follow-up - confirmations, expediting, problem resolution and processing NCR’s.

**SPECIFIC RESPONSIBILITIES**:

- Process Purchasing documentation (i.e., BOM Release Requisitions, Purchase Orders, Mechanical/Electrical Drawings, Cancellation Forms, Continual Improvement Reports, and others) in accordance with ATS Policy and Procedures.
- Track, monitor, and maintain Purchase Order deliveries based on the project schedule/Project Manager’s direction, and liaise with various departments (Project Management, Engineering, Assembly, and other functions in the operation), to administer changes with mínimal impact to project/assembly schedules.
- Expedite problems with suppliers and vendors regarding costs, quality, quantity, and delivery of goods and/or services purchased.
- Review Assembly full kits with Assembly/Engineering/PMO. Assess and identify any material issues to Project Managers and Supply Chain Manager. Work closely with Buyers and Suppliers to resolve delivery issues.
- Attend whiteboard meetings both in-person and virtually to support assembly build and take ownership of delivery & schedule commitment.
- Communicate with and evaluates vendors to ascertain their ability to meet company requirements, goals, and objectives.
- Provide support to Supply Chain Manager and/or Buyers to develop sourcing strategies, vendor evaluations and new supper setup and approval process.
- Perform ongoing review of product, service, equipment, and expense usage to identify new opportunities for cost savings.
- Assist Buyers with MRO, Heath & Safety, Building Maintenance, Office Supplies, Manual Purchase Requisitions, Capital Purchases, IT purchases, contractor/labour PO, and other miscellaneous purchases as assigned.
- Negotiate prices, credit terms, discounts, and delivery arrangements with suppliers.
- Keep informed of new sources of supply for materials and services.
- Resolve invoicing discrepancies and presents to PM/Supply Chain Manager for approval
- Effective use of historical and other bench marking data to ensure competitive pricing.
- Assist Supply Chain Manager and/or Buyers with special projects and/or tasks as required.
- Prepare reports and data as required.
- Manage Inventory under direction of Supply Chain Manager/Controller.
- To be a key resource for ATS staff by assisting in the research and development of products, service and equipment alternatives, initiation and follow-up of evaluations, requests for quotation and other day to day procurement.
- Adhere to all ISO procedures and departmental policies and procedures.
- Ensure that all business activities are performed with the highest ethical standards and in compliance with the ATS Code of Business Conduct.
- Adhere to all health and safety rules and procedures.

**QUALIFICATIONS**:
**Education**:

- A post secondary diploma or degree in Supply Chain Management, Production or equivalent.
- Engineering education or equivalent background is an asset.
- Member of the Association for Supply Chain Management (formally knowns as APICS); Supply Chain Management Association (SCMA); Institute for Supply Management (ISM) and/or equivalent is an asset.
**Experience**:

- One to Three years purchasing experience in a custom manufacturing environment.
- Sound working knowledge of Excel, Word, and other MS Office software.
- Theoretical and hands on knowledge of purchasing and material planning concepts.
- Proven organizational, negotiation, communication, and problem-solving skills.
- Ability to interpret Engineering drawings is an asset
- Excellent oral, interpersonal and written communication skills.
- Ability to interact in a team environment.

Join our globally growing team at ATS Industrial Automation where we create complex automation solutions at the highest level that sustainably impact lives around the world.

At ATS, a publicly traded global company with a proud 40-year history, we help drive the future with our factory-wide automation solutions. At ATS Industrial Automation, what we do matters - both to our customers and to their customers. With 600 skilled employees around the world, we design, build and service mission-critical automated assembly and test solutions for mobility, nuclear and specialty automation. Our customers are leaders in their industries and rely on us to deliver what we promise - on time and on budget. Combined with our broad product portfolio, financial strength and global presence, we provide our customers with the best automation solutions wherever and whenever they need them.

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Join our ATS Industrial Automation Team because:_**
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We VALUE our People_**_: The foundation of a great company is having the best team which is why we continuously work to develop, engage, emp



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