Purchasing Specialist for Motor Graders

1 week ago

Collingwood, Ontario, Canada MacLean Engineering Full time

About MacLean Engineering

MacLean Engineering is a leading innovator of underground mining equipment solutions with over 50 years of experience. Our company is privately owned and focuses on engineered design imperatives – safety, productivity, and quality.

We have four manufacturing facilities located in Canada and Mexico, producing components and equipment for the underground mining industry, as well as municipal, environmental, and industrial sectors.

About the Role

This Purchasing Specialist for Motor Graders position plays a crucial role in leading the buying function related to new projects. The successful candidate will be responsible for ensuring that Purchasing activities support Engineering, Production, and other company activities in a timely and cost-effective manner through the establishment and evaluation of preferred Suppliers and quality products.

The ideal candidate must have at least 10 years' experience with MRP/ERP systems, strategic contract negotiation experience, and experience in supply chain risk mitigation management. Additionally, they should have a strong understanding of international trade regulations and specific product experience in sourcing parts for Motor Graders.

Key Responsibilities

  • Purchase and expedite standard and non-standard inventory and non-inventory products.
  • Source, select, and maintain effective relationships with competent and dependable Suppliers and Subcontractors.
  • Work with Production Planners and other Buyers to ensure all components and services are pre-scheduled with Suppliers, and expedite purchased parts or products, as required, to maintain production schedules.
  • Maintain a close liaison with Engineering to ensure proper focus on technical expertise, material, design, and product rationalizations leading to cost reduction opportunities.
  • Develop and implement strategic purchase agreements to ensure cost, quality, delivery, and performance of products and mitigate potential risks to MacLean.
  • Ensure purchase orders are clearly indicative of specified requirements, and Suppliers will meet said requirements at the most competitive cost, quality, and delivery.
  • Conduct monthly audits of approved Suppliers to ensure they meet expected performance indicators for quality, delivery, and cost, and phase out those that don't.
  • Execute efficient and timely expediting and follow-up routines on identified shortage lists, overdue requirements, moved-in schedule for Suppliers and Subcontracts, and internal manufactured service components.
  • Maintain accurate and current approved Supplier files and documentation pertinent to the overall performance of the Buyer position, and the in-house work instructions.
  • Administer the tender process, through the creation of RFQs and RFPs.
  • Promote a professional company image through courteous and efficient dealings with Suppliers and Subcontractors.
  • Process all invoices, invoice discrepancies, purchase price variances, and receiving discrepancies in an expeditious and efficient manner.
  • Prepare required documentation for items deemed non-conforming or quality-rejected, to be returned to Suppliers or Subcontractors.
  • Actively liaise with the Director of Manufacturing Engineering to resolve Supplier quality issues.
  • Attend company-sponsored or Supplier-related training seminars to improve product knowledge and job skills.

Requirements and Qualifications

  • Diploma or Degree in Business Administration, Materials Management, or a related discipline.
  • Enrollment in or attainment of a Certificate of Professional Purchasing from PMAC.
  • Strategic contract negotiation experience.
  • 10+ years' experience with MRP/ERP system.
  • Experience in supply chain risk mitigation management.
  • Global sourcing and logistics (familiarity with international trade regulations).
  • Specific product experience in sourcing parts for Motor Graders.
  • 5+ years' experience managing projects for new product development and introduction.

About You

The successful candidate must be willing to learn, open-minded and flexible, organized and detail-oriented, team-oriented, disciplined, and have a positive attitude.

About Us

We offer competitive wages and benefits, including:

  • 3 weeks' vacation annually.
  • Paid sick and family emergency time.
  • Paid overtime after 40 hours worked.
  • Free coffee.
  • Flexible Group benefits Package (once probationary period is completed).
  • Employee and Family Assistance Program.
  • Voluntary DPSP (Deferred Profit-Sharing Plan) and GRRSP (Group Registered Retirement Savings Plan) (once probationary period is completed).
  • Annual Employee Bonus.
  • $250 annual Safety Shoe Allowance.
  • $200 bi-annual Prescription Safety Glasses Allowance.
  • Company-paid uniforms.
  • Employee Appreciation Days, raffles/draws, BBQs, and more.

Estimated Salary Range

Based on market standards and industry averages, the estimated salary range for this position is between $85,000 and $110,000 per annum, depending on experience and qualifications.

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