Who we are:
Multimatic Inc. is a world class company that has experienced tremendous growth since its inception. This growth was achieved as a result of the skill and dedication of the employees. Multimatic Advanced Manufacturing Technologies (MAMT) is an industry leading engineering development center that relies on its highly talented staff, following the company’s established systems and best practices, to maintain its position. It is important, in this dynamic environment, that everyone keep abreast of leading-edge technologies and techniques relating generally to MAMT’s core competencies and specifically to the assigned job function.
Scope of the position:
We are seeking a detail-oriented and proactive Buyer to join our team. The Buyer will be responsible for purchasing goods and services that meet the company's needs while ensuring cost efficiency, quality, and timely delivery. The ideal candidate will have strong negotiation skills, a good understanding of market trends, and the ability to maintain strong vendor relationships.
Key Responsibilities
Purchase goods, materials, components or services in line with specified cost, quality and delivery targets
Support the purchasing function and other relevant departments and communicate any supply problems which may impact on business operations
Act as an interface between suppliers and other relevant departments on purchasing processes and new projects and activities
Monitor and advise on any issues which present risk or opportunity to the organization
Monitor market trends, competitor strategies and market suppliers
Provide analysis on costs, new and existing and review cost reduction activities
Prepare reports and updates as and when required
Work closely with others in the procurement function and review opportunities for continuous improvement and business improvements
Improve prices and terms of business with suppliers and review opportunities to make business savings utilizing negotiation and procurement best practice tools and methods
Prepare and raise purchase orders and order schedules
Build, maintain and manage supplier relationships and keep up good communications
Ensure that a professional and consistent approach is taken in relation to all supplier relationships
Ensure compliance to company guidelines, purchasing policies and procedures during supplier negotiations and contracts award process
Conduct research for new components and suppliers
Compile data relating to supplier performance to enable evaluation
Assess and evaluate suppliers and contribute to performance reviews to ensure contract compliance
Contact suppliers to resolve price, quality, delivery, or invoice issues
Always work safely and maintain a safe work area
Contribute to team effort by accomplishing related results as needed
Observe all company safety rules, policies and procedures
Attend all required training courses
Participate in MAMT’s continuous improvement activities
Foster good employee relations
Perform all other duties as determined by the General Manager or his designate
Basic Requirements:
University degree or College Diploma with two years of specialized training (PMAC, APICS, or related work experience)
2 – 5 years purchasing related experience in a manufacturing environment
Must be able to follow written and oral instructions
Able to manage time effectively, priorities tasks and achieve set targets
Commercial and financial awareness with a full understanding of how failure impacts the production, manufacture, and customer order fulfilment
Able to work well under pressure and handle emergency and stressful situations
Keen attention to detail and accuracy
Good knowledge of purchasing, negotiation, commercial understanding, and cost breakdown
Experience of working closely with suppliers
An understanding of automotive processes and components would be advantageous
Advanced Microsoft Excel skill
Benefits:
Competitive Salary & Variable Bonus Incentive
Extended Health, Dental and Vision Care
Short-Term & Long-Term Disability Insurance
Employee Assistance Program
Life Insurance
RRSP and DPSP Match
Paid Time Off
Two Paid Multimatic Days
Safety Shoe & Prescription Safety Glasses Reimbursement
Company Events
On-Site Free Parking
To learn more about Multimatic, check out our youtube channel - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=psOjJIh3t90
If you are interested in this position, apply by sending us your cover letter and resume.
We thank all interested candidates in advance; however, only individuals selected for interviews will be contacted.
As part of our commitment to ensuring our employment practices are fair, accessible, and inclusive of persons with disabilities, recruitment-related accommodations for disabilities, are available upon request throughout the recruitment and assessment process for applicants with disabilities.
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