Site Buyer- Vancouver

This position is responsible for managing all purchasing and compliance functions for the facility. This position will perform all purchasing activity, negotiate payment terms, and execute contracts for both goods and services. This role will need to focus on cost savings, implementation and adherence to global compliance, and utilization of digital tools while providing timely service to our internal customers.

PLANT PURCHASING DUTIES

Develops and maintains a Road Map to assess local suppliers. Negotiates local spend and contracts utilizing Saint-Gobain e-tools for bidding (ProSource) for all opex and capex spend over $20k.
Ensures maximum compliance to Corporate Preferred Supplier Programs.
Creates purchase orders and manages inbound supply.
Proactively analyses local practices, suggests and implements improvements to drive optimization, efficiencies, best-practice utilization and vendor performance improvement
Manages and resolves invoice exceptions in IOL System (Invoices-On-Line) and works on resolving root-causes of invoice discrepancies including support for Goods Received Invoice Received (GRIR).
Serves as a gatekeeper for purchasing policy compliance and adherence to internal control requirements at the site.



RAW MATERIAL PLANNING AND PURCHASING DUTIES

Monitors raw material consumption and inventory levels via SAP ERP, plans and orders raw materials in order to achieve the production schedule and maintain optimal inventory levels.
Notifies vendors of non-conforming material issues and requests corrective actions with Central Purchasing and Quality engagement.
WORKING CONDITIONS

Manufacturing Plant environment with limited HVAC, concrete floors, stairs and ladders. Exposure to industrial noise, dust and heat. Some travel required. Minimum of 40 hours per week, additional hours determined by work flow and project demand.



Required Qualifications

Requires a bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience which will provide a working knowledge of the laws, regulations, practices and procedures concerned with purchasing activities.
Experience in a manufacturing environment (Strongly Preferred) 5+years’ experience in purchasing, inventory management or manufacturing activities.
Excellent computer skills; including Microsoft Office Suite.
1 to 2 years of experience in production and/or MRP planning in SAP or similar system



Company Summary

Through the responsible development of innovative and sustainable building products, CertainTeed, headquartered in Malvern, Pennsylvania, has helped shape the building products industry for more than 110 years. Founded in 1904 as General Roofing Manufacturing Company, the firm's slogan "Quality Made Certain, Satisfaction Guaranteed," inspired the name CertainTeed. Today, CertainTeed is a leading North American brand of exterior and interior building products, including roofing, siding, fence, decking, railing, trim, insulation, drywall and ceilings.

A subsidiary of Saint-Gobain, one of the world’s largest and oldest building products companies, CertainTeed has more than 6,300 employees and more than 60 manufacturing facilities throughout the United States and Canada. www.certainteed.com

Saint-Gobain is an inclusive and equal opportunity employer committed to providing reasonable accommodations throughout the recruitment process to applicants upon their request. This commitment is in accordance with the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act (AODA).


Site Buyer- Vancouver
Location: Vancouver
Posting Date: 11/23/2020
Job Code: 583939

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