Acheteur(se) Technique / Technical Buyer

Allegion•Longueuil, QC

6d•CA$75,000 - CA$95,000•Onsite

About The Position

The Technical Buyer will independently perform the full range of purchasing duties in accordance with the established policies and procedures of Unicel Architectural. This will include material sourcing, supplier development, inventory control, and process improvements to decrease total cost of ownership. This position will work closely with other internal departments to ensure that the company’s finished products meet our customers’ expectations of superior quality and on time delivery.

Requirements

Bilingual (French/English)
3+ years of procurement experience, preferably in a manufacturing environment
Associates or 2-year degree required
Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
Demonstrate independent judgment and initiative
Strong organizational and project management skills combined with a close attention to detail
Ability to manage personal workload and prioritize multiple tasks
Excellent verbal and written communication skills
Driven self-starter dedicated to continual process improvement

Nice To Haves

Bachelor’s degree in supply chain, business management, or manufacturing preferred.

Responsibilities

Strategically source and procure raw materials, finished goods, machined parts, shop supplies and services with strict attention to procedural and quality requirements
Promptly process requests for quotes, requisitions and purchase orders
Develop strong relationships and actively manage suppliers to ensure contractual compliance, on time delivery and quality conformance of all goods and services
Create strategic replenishment requisitions focusing on optimal minimum / maximum stocking levels.
Manage the supplier-managed inventory process, drive supplier performance improvements and build relationships.
Drive supplier performance improvements by conducting supplier reviews and managing corrective actions
Accurately maintain the procurement data base, including the item master list
Monitor inventory and create strategic replenishment orders focusing on optimal minimum / maximum inventory levels.
Analyze total cost of ownership, suggest cost reduction strategies, and source new suppliers
Provide exceptional customer service to internal team members
Support Engineering, Marketing and Estimating by obtaining quotes for bid packages
Work closely with Accounting to promptly resolve invoice discrepancies