Purchasing Coordinator: Strategic Sourcing Expert

3 days ago


Guelph, Ontario, Canada CB Canada Full time

Job Title: Purchasing Coordinator

Job Summary: We are seeking a highly skilled Purchasing Coordinator to join our team at CB Canada. The successful candidate will perform support work required to purchase goods and services that meet the quality standards, price, and delivery requirements of the company.

Key Responsibilities:

  • Extensive use of the ERP system (Visual Manufacturing) to view customer demand and manufacturing work order requirements. Review and analyze MRP system generated planned orders and issue purchase orders accordingly
  • Ensure appropriate component parts are delivered to manufacturing facility including ordering, expediting as requested, and close liaison with manufacturing, quality, engineering, logistics, and warehouse personnel where applicable
  • Report out on material related issues at the daily production meeting and escalate when appropriate
  • Establish, monitor, and manage relationships with key suppliers and internal functions; anticipate and communicate demand schedule to suppliers; escalate risks with vendors and internal teams and propose solutions and/or corrective actions
  • Cost reductions of materials through the initiation and participation in the benchmarking process. This will include, but not be limited to, the potential re-sourcing of appropriate vendors, along with the negotiation of pricing, terms and conditions
  • Actively work with all departments to manage excess inventories and end of program analysis
  • Count, investigate inventory discrepancies to determine root causes and recommend corrective actions
  • Run reports for the Daily Operations Meeting
  • Participate actively in continuous improvement (CI) initiatives
  • Problem solve with cross functional groups in a fast-paced setting

Requirements:

  • Minimum of 5 years' experience in Purchasing and Supply Chain Management
  • Purchasing experience in a manufacturing environment required
  • Post-secondary education in Materials Management, Purchasing or similar. Certification through PMAC is preferred
  • Experience with overseas buying is required
  • High level of planning, organizational & implementation skills
  • Solid analytical and technical problem-solving skills

About Us:

CB Canada is a leading company in the industry, providing excellent benefits package, health spending, tuition reimbursement, bonus, RSP and other perks to its employees. We are committed to the growth and development of our team members and offer opportunities for advancement and professional development.



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