Buyer

A service-driven paper and packaging products company, Atlantic Packaging has grown to become one of Canada’s largest paper manufacturers and a leading producer of packaging products; employing approximately 1700 people, at eight manufacturing plants and four distribution centers.

Atlantic Packaging, Supply & Inventory Management Division is looking for a dynamic, customer oriented **Buyer** for our Scarborough location.

You are a highly motivated, energetic person who enjoys a fast paced and exciting challenge. You are analytical and detail oriented, preferably experienced in Distribution industry.

**Responsibilities**:

- Responsible for day-to-day purchasing activities including arranging inbound freight, daily reporting, tracking freight expenses, checking purchase orders, expediting and checking invoices
- Help team generate purchase orders to replenish approved products ensuring maximum cost effectiveness and excellent customer fill rates
- Maintain and control vendor files as they relate to cost, quantity, quality and specifications
- Manage vendor relationships including costing, quality, delivery, and other related metrics to ensure maximum utilization
- Ability to work core business hours of 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM eastern time Monday through Friday
- Ensure ownership and responsibility is taken for all purchasing requirements
- Develop strong rapport with suppliers
- Work closely with company warehouses, customer service & sales
- Investigate and follow up on any issues and/or shipping delays
- Source product and prepare proposals for customer requirements
- Actively participate and engage in continuous improvement strategies and cost reduction initiatives.

**Requirements**:

- Some post secondary credit technical training from an accredited institution or 2 years’ experience in purchasing or supply chain field (or 1 year experience in direct buying and sourcing)
- Exceptional written and verbal communication/documentation skills
- Ability to efficiently multi-task and schedule priorities
- Self-motivated, detail oriented, and the ability to process confidential and/ or controlled information
- Experience using Microsoft Excel
- Effective management of the quality and on time delivery evaluations
- Excellent interpersonal, attention to detail and problem solving skills
- Superior organizational skills and planning skills
- Ability to work autonomously and with little direction
- Ability to present themselves in a professional manner

**Competencies**:
**Customer Focus** - Personally demonstrates that external and internal customers are a high priority. Identifies customer needs and expectations and responds to them in a timely and effective manner. Anticipates and prevents delays or other things that can adversely affect the customer. Keeps customers informed about the status of pending actions and audits customer satisfaction with products or services.

**Decision Quality** - Gathers enough information to allow a pragmatic assessment of risks and benefits of alternative approaches in any decision. Stays focused on objectives and considers both the short-term and longer-term impact of decisions and keeps objectives in mind throughout the process. Communicates the impact and implications of decisions. Completes the appropriate level of due diligence required to make a quick, accurate decision.

**Drive for Results**:

- Achieves results within established timelines. Understands and demonstrates that intentions, activities and results are not the same. Pursues everything with energy, drive, and a need to finish; does not give up before finishing, even in the face of resistance or setbacks; consistently challenges self and others for results.

**Leadership** - The expectation of leadership is not reserved solely for only those who are in positions of authority, but from all employees. They demonstrate high integrity and are motivated by wanting to make a real difference to people by delivering a high quality service for their customer and the organization. In positions of authority they: invest in development for the right people and identify and develop future leaders, and coach and provide candid feedback to others. They are visible and they model behaviors, competencies and values expected and inspire others to undertake challenging tasks and projects.

**Teamwork** - Is an effective team player who adds complementary skills and contributes valuable ideas, opinions and feedback. Communicates in an open and candid manner and can be counted upon to fulfill any commitments made to others on the team. Ensures the right stakeholders are informed and involved where necessary. Is ready to “roll up their sleeves” as necessary.

**Think and Act like an owner** - Thinks and cares about the organization like an owner. Commits to and upholds organizational values, and core behaviors even under difficult circumstances. Demonstrates a strong sense of responsibility and dedication to the success of the or