Education

Post-secondary education

Skills

Vendor management
ERP systems
Microsoft Office
MRP
Machining

Overall Purpose

This position is responsible for all aspects of material procurement from suppliers. This includes purchasing requisitions, issuing purchase orders, supplier agreements, long-term contracts, and claim negotiations. Other responsibilities include the determination and communication of supplier delivery schedules based on material requirements and planning records in conjunction with established inventory goals and objectives. All aspects of quality, delivery, and cost are under the control and authority of this position for assigned commodities.

Accountabilities

Negotiate pricing, provide supply assurance, and develop a service and technical rapport with current vendors.
Provide cost reduction, stability in pricing and inventory, and purchase contract clarity.
Develop and provide plant standard cost data for all purchased production items.
Ensure that cost standards will be set in accordance with company financial objectives.
Establish and develop new and existing sources of supplies for materials needed in direct and indirect manufacturing operations. Sources may be both domestic and foreign.
Provide products and services needed in manufacturing and determine cost and availability of same.
Based on M.R.P. output and M.R.O. requirements order materials for scheduled delivery from vendors to meet production schedules.
Assist in achieving desired inventory turns and satisfactory inventory cost objectives.
Contribution to bottom-line plant and company profitability.
Purchase parts, materials, services, and capital equipment.
Issue purchase orders/contracts for all expenditures made by Manufacturing Operations in accordance with sound purchasing practices.
Support the production process with cost-effective service.
Ensure purchasing processes and procedures are in place and being followed (purchase requisitions, purchase order placement, vendor follow-up Invoice reconciliation, etc.).
Follow procedures provided by the company to meet environmental and safety requirements for WHIMIS, dangerous goods identification and handling, and designated substance identification and handling.
Create and maintain mutually satisfactory relationships with suppliers based on integrity, confidence, cooperation, courtesy, and tact.
Affording supplier representatives, a prompt reception, reasonable regard for their time, comfort, and convenience, and a fair hearing for legitimate and pertinent business affairs.
Maintain price, quality, and delivery to meet the Business Plan.
Follow procedures provided by the company for the safety of contractors and vendors entering or working in the facility.
Follow all procedures and training as provided by the company to perform work safely.
Ensure that all safety requirements identified or prescribed in the course of performing the duties outlined in this job description are followed.
Performs all duties as assigned in accordance with and adherence to the ISO9001 Quality System Standard
Other duties as required

Requirements & Qualifications

Post-secondary education (preferably technical or business) or equivalent, purchasing designation certification an asset (PMAC or SCMP) or equivalent.
5+ years’ experience in materials planning in a manufacturing environment of steel components (stamping, machining, forming environments, and automotive experience are assets), experience with outside vendor management and development, experience with MRP/ERP systems is required, or equivalent work experience.
Proficiency in Microsoft Office, strong organizational, communication, and interpersonal skills.
Proven ability to negotiate with vendors and other suppliers, ability to communicate quickly and concisely, and ability to handle multiple priorities. Periodic travel may be required.

Competencies

Ownership – is eager to take ownership of responsibilities; can and does think independently to excel in role; takes ownership of challenges / doesn’t blame or be a victim.

Results Focus – exhibits a commitment to goals and consistently delivers results; demonstrates personal initiative and independent motivation to achieve goals and objectives; takes risks when necessary; undaunted by obstacles.

Communication – relates well to people; builds rapport along all dimensions of the organization; resolves conflicts; provides clear directions and information.

Customer Focus – understands and meets needs of customers and business partners; builds positive customer relationships.

Problem-Solving – breaks down problems and generates a range of solutions; thinks outside the box and uses ideas of others to help develop solutions; takes action and evaluates results of actions.

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