| Position Type: | Full-time |
| Location: | London, ON |
| Date Posted: | Apr 11, 2021 |
Job Description
Purchaser
Responsible for ensuring the selection of the most appropriate goods and services on
the basis of price, quality, and services support.
Responsibilities:
> Purchase and negotiate materials, equipment, and supplies
> Ensure timely release of purchase orders to support schedules
> Expedite and verify deliveries
> Contact vendors
> Assist in continuous improvement initiatives
> Monitor vendor quality and delivery performance, and assist with measurement
systems feedback
> Provide status reports and summaries as required
> Maintain history of supplies, goods, equipment, and services
> Handle quality issues and returns to vendors in a timely manner
> Communicate with department planners of deviations from requested delivery
dates or availability
> Ensure conformance to all procedures and requirements
> Maintain accurate vendor and parts files
> Perform other related duties as assigned
Skills & Experience:
> 3 to 5 years related experience
> Experience expediting and coordinating material deliveries
> Proficient in use of ERP/MRP software and Microsoft Office applications
> Ability to maintain good working relationships
> Familiar with purchasing practices and procedures
> Able to work well under minimal supervision
Strong organizational skills and time management skills
> Strong attention to detail
> Superior interpersonal skills
> Positive attitude
> Highly motivated to work with diverse technical group
> Familliar with Lean Manufacturing techniques
Educational or Academic Requirements:
> College diploma in relevant area
Why Work For Us:
> Comprehensive Benefit Plan
> Shift Premiums
> Employee and Family Assistance Program (EFAP)
> Tuition Reimbursements
> Employee Referral Program
> Registered Retirement Savings Plan (RRSP) Program
> Company Sponsored Social Events
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