Join our talented team Savage Arms Canada Inc. is a market leader of quality rimfire sporting rifles. We machine metal, assemble and distribute our products worldwide. Employees at Savage Arms (Canada), Inc. are passionate and committed to delivering quality products to our customers. Our culture centers on an engaged and accountable workforce. Our goal is to attract and retain a diverse workforce: rich in talent, background, ideas and experience.

We currently have an opening for a Buyer on a full-time permanent basis. The Buyer will be responsible for a range of duties including but not limited to the following:
**Responsibilities**:

- Purchase and sourcing of assigned MRO and raw materials to meet production requirements
- Analyzes material requirements for raw materials and places orders necessary to meet production schedules considering inventory parameters, lead times, and vendor approvals/ratings. Expedites orders as necessary
- Takes a leadership role when dealing with vendors, customers, and staff to accomplish department objectives
- Actively engaged with the tool crib attendant and the flow of materials in and out of the tool crib
- Interviews vendor representatives to evaluate products, prices, capabilities, and selects/recommends suppliers as required. Negotiates routine purchase agreements within established guideline. Evaluate and assist in the final negotiation of services/products contracts related to assigned vendors
- Ensures invoice discrepancies regarding price, terms, and quantity are address in a timely fashion
- Actively involved in all new product introduction and product changes to provide for a smooth transition from development to manufacturing as required
- Recommend business improvements and growth opportunity through strategic sourcing
- Ensure all regulatory and compliance measures are met
- Drive operational excellence and best practices with the aim to reduce cost every year
- Build relationships and credibility internally and externally engaging others to ensure the most efficient Supply Chain solutions
- Work with off-site vendor processes to coordinate material movements between facilities as required
- Coverage for other team members when they are away

**Education and Experience Requirements**:

- Post Secondary education in business or closely related field, or relevant Purchasing work experience
- CIPP certification or in process would be an asset
- 4+ years purchasing experience with a strong work performance history would be an asset
- Experience purchasing custom machining/stampings
- Have a general understanding of GD&T, KPC and CPK
- Knowledge of VA/VE
- Proven cost savings measures
- Knowledge and capability to handle the successful negotiation and implementation of products and services contracts
- Excellent interpersonal and communication skills with the ability to work independently and in a dynamic team environment
- Must be able to obtain a Possession and Acquisition License (PAL)
- Experience with Microsoft Dynamics 365 Business Central considered a strong asset

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

Schedule:

- 8 hour shift
- Day shift

Ability to commute/relocate:

- Lakefield, ON: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (required)

**Experience**:

- purchasing: 1 year (required)