Buyer, Subcontractor Manufacturing
About The Position
The Buyer, Subcontractor Manufacturing is responsible for the sourcing and purchasing of sub-contracted machining and fabrication requirements in accordance with the Principles of Buying to achieve departmental goals and objectives. This role involves reviewing part blueprints, understanding subcontract work, choosing optimal vendors, processing purchasing documentation, tracking deliveries, expediting orders, evaluating and approving vendors, negotiating terms, resolving issues with suppliers, identifying cost-saving opportunities, and acting as a resource for ATS staff. The position requires adherence to ISO procedures, departmental policies, health and safety rules, and ethical business standards.
Requirements
- Ability to interpret engineering drawings is a requirement for this position.
- A minimum of 3 years experience in machining or fabrication is required.
- A minimum of three years purchasing experience in a custom manufacturing environment.
- Sound working knowledge of Excel, Word and other MS Office software.
- Theoretical and hands on knowledge of purchasing and material planning concepts.
- Proven organizational, negotiation, communication, and problem solving skills.
- Excellent oral, interpersonal and written communication skills.
- Ability to interact in a team environment.
Nice To Haves
- Member of the Purchasing Management Association of Canada (PMAC) is an asset.
Responsibilities
- Review part blueprints, understand type of subcontract work required and choose optimal sub-contract vendor.
- Process purchasing documentation (i.e requisitions, purchase orders, cancellation forms, continual improvement reports) in accordance with ATS policies and procedures.
- Track, monitor and maintain purchase order deliveries to drive on-time delivery to production schedules.
- Expedite purchase orders based on input from project teams.
- Communicate with, evaluate and approve vendors to ascertain their ability to meet company requirements, goals, and objectives. This will include on-site visits to subcontract vendor locations.
- Negotiate prices, credit terms, discounts and delivery arrangements with suppliers.
- Expedite problems with suppliers and vendors regarding costs, quality, quantity and delivery of goods purchased.
- Keep informed of new sources of supply for materials and services.
- Perform on-going review of product, service, equipment and expense usage to identify new opportunities for cost savings.
- Resolve invoicing discrepancies and approve for payment.
- Effective use of historical and other benchmarking data to ensure competitive pricing.
- Act as a key resource for ATS staff by assisting in the research and development of products, service and equipment alternatives, initiation and follow-up of evaluations, requests for quotation and other day-to-day procurement.
- Adhere to all ISO Procedures and departmental policies and procedures.
- Ensure that all business activities are performed with the highest ethical standards and in compliance with the ATS Code of Business Conduct.
- Adhere to all health and safety rules and procedures.
Benefits
- Eligible for Annual Incentive Bonus
- Stock Purchase Plan
- 3 Weeks Vacation
- Health Care Benefits + $600 Health Care Spending Account
- Employee Engagement Events (Employee BBQ’s and lunches, weekly treat day, etc.)
- Employee Development Programs
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Education Level
No Education Listed
