Buyer - Canada-Manufacturing General

KI•Pembroke, ON

12d•Onsite

About The Position

At KI, we believe knowing our customers helps us serve them better. We listen. We observe. We understand that each customer has unique needs. So, we pride ourselves on helping our customers make smart furniture decisions by offering expert advice, design options and personalized solutions. Since 1941, we’ve positioned KI as the furniture company that best understands the furniture industry and is committed to providing customers with the smart solutions. By targeting specific markets with solutions for business furniture, university furniture, educational furniture, healthcare furniture and government furniture, we can quickly respond to our customers’ unique needs – including the choice to procure furniture according to what fits their ordering and fulfillment process. That’s why we say we offer far more than furniture. We’re Furnishing Knowledge. The Buyer plans and purchases materials, supplies and services based on supply chain management principles to ensure optimal pricing and terms for KI Canada. This role qualifies suppliers, evaluates quotes, and negotiates pricing and terms. The Buyer is responsible for meeting established goals for cost savings, carrier selection, tracking incoming shipments, and monitoring supplier quality and performance. The position also involves developing and maintaining supply chain relationships with current and potential suppliers.

Requirements

Post-secondary completion
2 years of professional experience in Purchasing, inventory management, production planning or related fields
Overhead crane operator certified (may obtain while in position)
Forklift operator certified (may obtain while in position)
Ability to function within a team environment
Decision-making skills – analytical thinking
Good communication both written and oral
Ability to manage time
Computer skills – BPCS, Word, Excel, Outlook
Experience in demand planning, inventory management, logistics, transportation management, and warehouse management
Experience with procurement and supply chain processes in an MRP environment, (e.g. BPCS)
Ability to act independently
Willing to take initiative(s) and complete task(s)
Highly organized
Problem solver – Analytical skills
High-stress tolerance
Ability to develop professional relationships
Positive attitude

Responsibilities

Develop sources of supply and establish cost-effective pricing, quality and timely deliveries
Resolve problems and discrepancies relating to quality, quantity, delivery and pricing by performing supplier analysis
Responsible for strategic sourcing as required, contract and supplier management including negotiation and risk management
Use strong analytical and communication skills
Communicate with master scheduling, engineering and production related to all facets of material sourcing – other departments as required
Leader in their field and act as a coach and take responsibility for special projects
Participate and/or co-lead in materials management and strategic sourcing/cross-functional projects
Work in a highly flexible team environment and contribute to the overall team cohesiveness
Exhibit basic math skills and the ability to organize and manage time appropriately
Meet with Suppliers or visits supplier’s facilities as required
Develop and maintain relationships both internal and external (suppliers, brokers and carriers)
Attend meetings as required
Notify suppliers of quality concerns and help them to develop root cause identification and corrective action
Work with suppliers to identify and implement cost savings ideas (CSI)
Work with suppliers to ensure goals are being met for on-time performance, quality standards and positive customer experience