Buyer

**Powell People Solving Problems**

As a top player in Switchgear and E-house Manufacturing, a career with us will challenge you to solve some very tough problems. You will be rewarded with growth, personal development & industry expertise. At Powell, we appreciate our employees by providing a comprehensive salary package, RRSP matching, extensive benefits and job training all within a professional & friendly working environment.

Based in the Acheson head office, the Buyer will report to the Purchasing Supervisor of the Purchasing department. The Buyer will be responsible for purchasing materials and services, obtaining maximum value in terms of price, quality and service.

**Essential Responsibilities**
- Adhere to Powell Safety Rules and assure Suppliers do the same.
- Review open buy requirements, issue purchase orders, and expedite delivery of the material or service as appropriate.
- Issue purchase orders of $50,000 or less without additional approvals.
- Achieve individual and/or commodity Team cost improvement targets assigned by Manager.
- Achieve individual and/or commodity Team inventory reduction targets assigned by Manager.
- Establish Payment Terms of not less than Net 45 days with all new suppliers while moving all existing suppliers to no less than Net 45 days.
- Achieve supplier PPM targets as assigned by Manager.
- Proactively advance professional knowledge and education.
- Perform other related duties as assigned.

**Qualifications**
- Bachelor's Degree is preferred.
- Holds Professional Certification in Purchasing or Supply Chain Management such as a CPSM.
- Minimum 2 years in a ETO (engineered to order) manufacturing environment.
- Minimum 2 years in a material and/or purchasing assignment with a concentration in an ETO (engineered to order) materials environment.
- Demonstrated analytical and Root Cause determination skills.
- Excellent interpersonal relationship skills.
- Strong demonstrated oral and written communication skills.
- Strong computer skills.
- Must be responsible and dependable.
- Attend in house and outside training sessions.
- Attend local professional associations.
- Learn policies and procedures, work instruction, ISO policies, Safety Rules and Regulations, and vendor products.
- Travel may be required.

**Core Competencies**
- High level of self-motivation and initiative with the ability to work well under pressure.
- Conscientious, thorough, accurate, and reliable when performing and completing job tasks.
- Ability to learn and adhere to all manufacturing policies and practices to ensure adherence to ISO requirements.
- Able to work effectively within your team and around other departments and their activities.
- Must have a basic command of the English language, both written and verbal.

**Working Conditions**
- Temperature controlled working environment.
- Job requires working in an office setting.
- Working in front of a computer for the majority of the shift.

**Physical Requirements**
- Maintaining body equilibrium and agility to prevent falling when walking, standing, crouching, ascending or descending stairs.
- Bending the body at the waist, the legs at the knees, and extending arms and hands in any direction in a repetitive manner.
- Standing, walking, and speaking for long periods of time.
- **Who we are**

Powell Canada Inc. is a subsidiary of Powell Industries, which is located in Houston, Texas. Globally, we have over 70 years of experience. Powell Canada is a reputable electrical manufacturing and electrical/instrumentation contracting company. We hold a strong industry presence with offices located in Acheson, Calgary and Montreal.

Powell strives to create one unified company through training, communication and leadership. We offer diversified services based on our customer’s needs, keeping us on the cutting edge of new products and services within our industry.

**Your Partner in Safety**

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