Purchasing Buyer

**Company Overview**

Intertape Polymer Group (IPG) is a dynamic multinational organization that prides itself on its corporate culture of a family atmosphere that meets high achieving company performance. We are known for our competitive salaries and benefits packages and our emphasis on putting people first. Founded in 1982, and now grown to $1.5B in sales worldwide, IPG focuses on growth through organic and strategic means. Our diversified product lines support our mission to be the world leader in packaging and protective solutions. Come join the IPG family today Find out more at our website.

**Position Description**
**Title**: Purchasing Buyer
**Department**: Purchasing
**Immediate Supervisor**: Purchasing Manager
**Status**: Exempt
**Position Purpose**: Responsible for managing the daily transactions between IPG and its Suppliers. Individual will be responsible for following all of the IPG policies and procedures in the area of purchasing.

**Principle Accountabilities**
- Manage and develop supply base to support organizations objectives.
- Generate purchase orders, purchasing order price and change orders due to price.
- Become knowledgeable on market conditions and trends which could affect pricing and / or deliver and formulate short and long-term strategies to ensure quality and continuity of supply while minimizing total cost and maximizing value.
- Support and assist in the development of departmental procedures and procedural improvements (i.e. cost saving measures, supplier agreement policy, etc.).
- Receive requisitions: analyze for quantity, specifications, and delivery requirements.
- Develop and select alternate sources. Ensuring continuity of supply, consistency of quality and competitive pricing; be aware of non-price considerations.
- Consult with engineering to provide alternative supply sourcing.
- Evaluate suppliers through methods such as supplier visitations and various objective performance measurements, including on-time delivery, service performance, and price performance. Certify as necessary.
- Ensure prompt and fair resolution of discrepancies.
- Generate effective communications, good relations, and a positive image with suppliers and co-workers, promoting courtesy, objectivity, and fairness.
- Responsible for providing input, helping to make decisions and displaying actions that support the goals of quality, customer satisfaction, responsiveness and financial impact.
- Responsible for using independent judgement and making decisions that require a great degree of creative, analytical and problem-solving ability.
- Identify cost saving opportunities, create project plan and implement.
- Provide excellent phone etiquette with active listening skills.
- Follow all company policies and procedures.
- Adhere to All IPG Core Values.
- Related tasks as requested by supervisor

**Essential Skills and Experience**
- College diploma or University degree in Business Administration, Supply Chain Management or a related field.
- A minimum of 2+ years of purchasing related work experience.
- Certified Supply Chain Management professional designation or working towards is preferred.
- Knowledge of manufacturing environment and/ or packaging industry (preferred).
- Experience with ERP/MRP systems and managing a high volume of SKUs in a fast-paced environment.
- Experience with Prism, AMMS and/or Basware would be an asset.
- Demonstrated success in working across functional and business groups to achieve results.
- Demonstrated success in building and maintaining efficient and effective supplier relationships.
- Strong follow-up skills: ability to multi-task, meet timelines and follow up with internal and external customers.
- Strong written and oral communication skills, including the ability to present ideas and suggestions clearly and effectively.
- Strong organizational skills; ability to accomplish multiple tasks within the agreed upon timeframes through effective prioritization of duties and functions in a fast paced environment.
- Strong track record of building and maintaining solid relationships with internal and external customers and vendors.
- Self-motivated: able to work both independently and in teams.
- Strong analytical skills with attention to detail.
- Ability to generate and analyze internal reporting as required.