Buyer

For over 50 years, Armo-Tool has been a family owned and operated business. Now in our third generation, we have earned a reputation built on providing complete “one-stop” precision tooling solutions, from the design stage to the beginning of production. Our over 50-year history of building long-term relationships with manufacturing companies throughout North America is based on a focus on service and repeatable quality.

While our industry does rely on continuous investment in precision machinery and design systems, our success depends on the unique skills, knowledge, and hard work of our employees. Their importance in achieving our mission is reflected in every aspect of our operation.

We are currently looking for a team-oriented full-time **Buyer **to join our team.

**Job Summary**:
The Buyer is responsible for communicating with vendors, material handlers, and project managers to ensure all needed materials are delivered in a timely manner to the proper location, processing vendor returns and managing shipment inaccuracies.

**The responsibilities for the Buyer will include**:

- Performs Daily purchasing functions, issue RFQ's, and order follow-ups.
- Issue purchase order as per BOM, PM requirement.
- Ensures purchase orders are entered in a timely and correct manner, as per Armo standards.
- Communicates delays and issues to all stakeholders.
- Understands and maintains the purchasing requirement as defined in the ISO manual.
- Resolves materials claims with vendors.
- Attends continuous improvement meetings and demonstrates Lean manufacturing techniques and capabilities.
- Performs onsite audits of suppliers.
- Ability to foster strong, impartial, and ethical relationships with vendors.
- Manages outsourced work to predefined external suppliers, best fitting internal requirements, and external capabilities.
- Continually research and investigate cost saving opportunities.
- Communicates with Logistics department to manage on time delivery of material.
- Assist with shipping and receiving, act as back-up shipper/receiver.

**Education, Skills and Job Requirements**:

- Diploma or degree in Procurement, Supply Chain or related field of study
- 2-5 years of related job experience
- Strong interpersonal skills, a team focus, and the ability to work in cross functional teams and develop collaborative relationships.
- Effective decision making and problem-solving skills with the ability to work under pressure/stress to meet tight timelines and schedules.
- Knowledge of Global Sourcing, including Customs and freight procedures for import/export of goods.
- ERP/MRP systems knowledge as well computer literacy, including working with office 365.
- Effective oral and written communication skills.
- Strong negotiation skills as well as conflict resolution skills.
- Good organizational, time management and prioritization skills.
- Familiarity of metal processing, tools, steel properties, pneumatic components, and electrical components.
- Ability to read blueprints.
- Ability to demonstrate Lean Manufacturing techniques and capabilities.

**Working Conditions**:

- Exposure to dirt and noise in a manufacturing environment.
- Office environment.
- We thank you for your interest, however, only those selected for an interview will be contacted._

**Job Types**: Full-time, Permanent

**Benefits**:

- Casual dress
- Company events
- Company pension
- Dental care
- Employee assistance program
- Flexible schedule
- Life insurance
- On-site parking
- Paid time off
- RRSP match
- Vision care
- Wellness program

Flexible Language Requirement:

- French not required

Schedule:

- 8 hour shift
- Day shift
- Monday to Friday
- Overtime
- Weekends as needed

Supplemental pay types:

- Overtime pay

Application question(s):

- What is your current wage expecation?

**Education**:

- Secondary School (preferred)

**Experience**:

- purchasing: 2 years (preferred)

Ability to Commute:

- London, ON N6P 1P2 (required)

Ability to Relocate:

- London, ON N6P 1P2: Relocate before starting work (required)

Work Location: In person