Buyer

As a member of our Purchasing team, you will purchase raw materials, components, products, and services as required for TMI in a cost effective and efficient manner. Assist with contractual negotiations and agreements with suppliers.

Responsibilities Include:

Contract Negotiation, Establishment and Implementation

• Ensure products are sourced at the best value while utilizing best practices

Purchase Orders

• Ensure that all purchases orders are processed efficiently and effectively.
• Ensure systems of supplier communication are in place and functioning.
• Manage all aspects of mold approval.
• Ensure actions related to these activities are progressing as scheduled.
• Ensure purchasing procedures are effective, efficient, and documented.
• Ensure conformance to all pertinent documentation and procedures.
• Ensure all purchase orders are coded properly

Liaison with Suppliers

• Communicate with suppliers on all business and technical matters.
• Ensure systems of supplier communication are in place and functioning.
• Assist in supplier performance measurement systems and feedback.
• Ensure that supplier and part files are maintained with accurate and appropriate information

Purchasing Administration

• Ensure that any cost reduction opportunities that are justified are implemented.
• Participate in the implementation and maintenance of variance analysis for component costs when appropriate.
• Ensure that ERP system is being fully utilized e.g., maintaining approved supplier file, write and maintain job related standard operating procedures and maintain pricing etc.

Health& Safety

• Ensure compliance with relevant health and safety legislation, including the Workplace Safety and Insurance Act, the Occupational Health and Safety Act, etc.

QUALIFICATIONS

• Diploma in Purchasing or a related field of study.
• Pursuit of CPP is an asset
• 3 years of experience in buying or purchasing role
• Knowledge or experience in an ISO environment is an asset.
• Knowledge of Good Manufacturing Practices (GMPs) is an asset
• Computer literate with:

Basic to intermediate experience in an ERP system

Basic to intermediate experience in MS Word

Basic to intermediate experience in MS Excel

• Good interpersonal skills with the ability to work independently
• Good organizational skills

At an applicant’s request, TMI will make accommodation to its recruitment process to meet the needs of applicants with disabilities.


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