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Reporting to the Westeel Tisdale Operations Manager and working closely with other members of the Purchasing team, the Buyer will ensure that all necessary materials (inventory & non-inventory) and services are effectively managed to accommodate the production plan and plant needs.
Purchase raw material and outside material/services to support the production plan as established by the Production Planning Department.
Determine purchasing requirements and obtain necessary quotes as required.
Check requisition orders, contact suppliers, obtain quotes, examine bids, and make contract awards.
Evaluate vendor performance on an on-going basis.
Continually identify and propose new supply sources/opportunities.
Coordinate purchasing activities with manufacturing, customer service and engineering departments to maximize best value for the company.
Work extensively in SAP
As required, monitor the cost, schedule and scope aspects of assigned subcontracts to assure best quality and quantity at best value.
Work closely with the production team to provide updates on purchasing activities and speak to purchasing measures of performance.
Essential Skills
- Numeracy
- Working with others
- Decision making
- Computer use
Credentials (certificates, licences, memberships, courses, etc.)
- Membership in the Purchasing Management Association of Canada
Type of Purchasing Experience
- Manufacturing and processing equipment
Additional Skills
- Know and use computer hardware and software
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
- Assess requirements of establishment
Work Setting
- Private sector
Business Equipment and Computer Applications
- MS Word
- IBM and IBM compatible
- Excel
- Dbase
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