Junior Buyer

Position: Junior Buyer.

Position Overview: The Junior Buyer is responsible for providing an uninterrupted flow of materials at the greatest value to meet production schedules, in accordance with CEC documented procedures and instructions.

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Process Purchase Orders through the Material Requirements Planning (MRP) system.
• Ensure materials/parts and services are available and executed on time with expected quality.
• Maintain systems to ensure the accurate accounting and usage of all materials.
• Analyze all MRP reports.
• Oversee warranty claims with vendors (Nonconformance Reports).
• Solve Purchase Order/Invoice discrepancies.
• Manually generate Purchase Orders for the shop floor (purchase requisitions).
• Develop and manage relationships with suppliers.
• Prepare and manage RFP/RFQs.
• Expedite, track, and coordinate suppliers’ deliveries.
• Coordinate and engage with cross-function teams to achieve the organization's goal and objectives.
• Know and understand workplace health and safety rights and responsibilities.
• Follow safe work procedures and act safely in the workplace at all times.
• Maintain a safe working environment within the department and on each job.
• Use the protective clothing, devices, and equipment required for the job.
• Complete all applicable quality records.
• Perform work in accordance with IMW-documented policies and procedures.
• Other duties as required.

Qualifications:

• Purchasing Management Association of Canada Certification II or equivalent.
• Minimum 2 years of experience in purchasing required.
• Ability to communicate both verbally and written in English.
• Ability to coordinate with all departments as needed.
• Solid experience using Enterprise Resource Planning/Material Requirement Planning systems.
• Proficient with the use of Microsoft Office Suite.
• Regularly required to stand walk or sit; use hands to operate computers and office equipment; use vision and hearing to deal with communication and office materials.

Other:

• Have some knowledge of purchasing practices.
• Good organizational and communication skills.
• Have an eye for detail and pride in one’s work.
• Must be able to work in a fast-paced, dynamic environment.
• Must be able to multi-task.
• Must have excellent time management skills and ability to re-prioritize as needed.