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Schulte currently has an exciting opportunity for an experienced buyer to join our Supply Chain Management Team!
Essential Functions of the Buyer:
- Purchasing and maintaining levels of supplies for both the manufacturing plant and the maintenance department
- Manage shop floor Kan Ban Systems
- Coordinate leased equipment, linen services, disposal of waste and scrap
- Obtain quotes and order items for projects
- Keep track of employee purchases and write up invoices
- Pick up parts as required
- Other duties as required
Requirements:
- Certified Purchasing Professional designation would be an asset
- Experience in a buyer role preferably in a manufacturing environment
- Computer skills including Word, Excel, Outlook and Internet. Experience with JDE or a similar MRP Program would be considered an asset
- Excellent communication skill, both verbal and written
- Valid Class 5 Drivers License
Schulte offers:
- Competitive wages
- An extensive Health and Dental Plan
- Health and Wellness Spending Accounts
- 3-5 weeks vacation
- Quarterly Incentive Bonuses
- Matching pension plan
For more information about Schulte and this position, please visit our website at schulte.ca!
Essential Skills
- Reading text
- Document use
- Numeracy
- Writing
- Oral communication
- Working with others
- Problem solving
- Decision making
- Critical thinking
- Job task planning and organizing
- Finding information
- Computer use
- Continuous learning
Credentials (certificates, licences, memberships, courses, etc.)
- Not required
- Membership in the Purchasing Management Association of Canada
- Membership in a provincial purchasing management association
Type of Purchasing Experience
- Manufacturing and processing equipment
Specific Skills
- Review quotations
- Purchase general and specialized equipment, materials or business services
- Monitor progress of delivery schedules
- Establish delivery schedules
- Determine contract terms and conditions
- Consult with suppliers
Business Equipment and Computer Applications
- MS Word
- Excel
- Electronic Mail