Technical Buyer

**Role Intro**:
ABCO is presently seeking a **Technical Buyer** to join our growing team. Reporting to the Accounting Manager, the Technical Buyer will be responsible for managing inventory levels to ensure availability of materials for production while obtaining optimal pricing and quality.

**Typical Workday**:

- Negotiate with suppliers in a timely manner to obtain products at most favourable price, quantity, and quality.
- Successfully manage vendor relationships and create productive partnerships with suppliers.
- Track purchases, monitor vendor quality, and maintain a current database of vendor information.
- Resolve problems with suppliers relating to materials, parts, shipping errors, pricing and invoicing etc.
- Provide direction or input into the creation and/or adjustment of inventory minimum and maximum stock levels.
- Continuously assess the cost and quality of goods that are received and shipped.
- Follow up with internal customers to confirm parts information, gathering requirements if necessary to research product solution and complete order in a timely manner.
- Follow up on critical orders with suppliers and internal customers.
- Provide monthly reporting on activities and achievement of savings targets.
- Assist in identifying departmental objectives or initiatives as required.
- Generate ad hoc reports, as necessary to analyze and understand purchasing trends & history.
- Constructively participate in annual Safety and Quality audits, survey, or investigations.

**Work Environment**:

- On-site.
- Traditional business hours.
- Majority of time in office and stock room, some time spent in fabrication shop.
- Collaborating with various departments and team members.

**Requirements**:

- 5 + years experience in similar role within manufacturing industry.
- PMAC (Purchasing Management Association of Canada) Accreditation, and/or other procurement training is an asset.
- ERP experience preferred.
- Proficient in Outlook, MS Word and Excel.
- Strong negotiation & communication skills.
- Strong forecasting and mathematical skills.
- Ability to interpret data for decision making.
- Highly organized and focused, thinks and acts decisively.
- Ability to work with mínimal supervision.
- Organized with a strong attention to detail.
- Must be a team player.

**Benefits & Retention**:

- Comprehensive Extended, Health & Dental Benefits.
- Matching Pension Program.
- Company Profit Sharing.
- Paid vacation.
- 1 additional ‘flex' day each year.
- Employee Assistance Program.
- Virtual Care.
- Training & education opportunities.
- Employee social events.
- Long term service awards.
- Free on-site parking.
- Employee materials purchase program.

**About ABCO**:
Situated on the harbour of the UNESCO World Heritage town of Lunenburg, Nova Scotia, ABCO Industries Inc. (ABCO) is a world-class supplier and manufacturer of engineering metal products with historic roots dating back to 1947.

Located on the original site of ‘Camp Norway’, a Norwegian military training facility built during WWII, ABCO operations are housed in a 42,000 sq ft facility with four distinct manufacturing branches including Food Machinery, Marine, Environmental, and Industrial. Each division is managed and supported by experienced, knowledgeable specialists who are steadfast in designing, constructing, installing, and commissioning best in class products. With 75 years experience, this locally owned firm remains committed to providing our customers with the highest standard of quality and value while ensuring innovative, customized design solutions.

**Workplace Culture**:
ABCO is committed to the health and safety of all employees, and we are proud of our diligent safety culture. Our personnel adhere to all company health and safety procedures, always striving to keep ABCO safe and accident free.

**Additional Info**:
**To Apply**:
**Benefits**:

- Dental care
- Employee assistance program
- Extended health care
- Life insurance
- On-site parking
- Paid time off
- RRSP match

Schedule:

- 8 hour shift
- Monday to Friday

Work Location: In person