Buyer

S&C Electric Company • Toronto, ON

24d • CA$66,099 - CA$87,578 • Onsite

About The Position

The Procurement department is responsible for facilitating the requisition of production supplies and materials used in S&C’s products, including ordering, contracting, and managing relationships with suppliers. The Buyer is responsible for ensuring that production teams receive the supplies and materials they require in a timely and cost-effective manner. This role collaborates with leadership, production, and non-production teams to understand production material needs and adjust procurement scheduling accordingly while adhering to function standards and S&C Policies & Procedures.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree or diploma in Business, Operations or Supply Chain Management, a related field, or equivalent experience.
• 2-3+ years of demonstrated experience working in purchasing or a related role in the manufacturing industry.
• Good understanding of procurement processes, including requisitioning, purchasing, and supplier management.
• Some knowledge of supply chain management principles, including inventory management, demand forecasting, and logistics.
• Familiarity with relevant industry regulations, compliance standards, and ethical sourcing practices.
• Good negotiation skills with the ability to understand business priorities and pursue beneficial outcomes in discussions with suppliers.
• Good communication and interpersonal skills to collaborate with internal departments and external vendors.
• Strong organizational and multitasking skills with the ability to coordinate and prioritize multiple tasks in a fast-paced environment.
• Ability to collaborate effectively with cross-functional teams and stakeholders to achieve common goals.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Strong attention to detail and ability to complete activities with accuracy.
• Good analytical skills with the ability to understand information and make decisions based on analysis.
• Must have some experience working with supplier management platforms and data analytics tools.
• Highly proficient in Microsoft Office applications, including Excel (Advanced), Teams, Outlook, PowerPoint, etc.

Nice To Haves

• SCMA or APICS certification or higher is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Understand a specific set of commodities required for certain production lines and work with suppliers to acquire the needed materials in a timely and cost-efficient manner.
• Dynamically evaluate purchase recommendations and analyze cost and lead time to determine the appropriate supplier to fill the need.
• Make adjustments to decisions based on supplier performance and constantly changing business needs.
• Collaborate cross-functionally with both production and non-production teams to ensure that materials and production supplies are provided in a timely manner.
• Tracks purchases, monitor vendor quality and maintain records of supplier performance and information.
• Provide recommendations to internal teams, considering business needs and supplier abilities, to determine the next steps needed to acquire essential commodities.
• Act as the primary point of contact with suppliers, working closely with them to address timing and quality issues.
• Work with the Global Sourcing team to identify new suppliers and coordinate details of new purchase process setups with them.
• Analyze production scheduling data and information from suppliers to track key metrics, such as expense saving, past dues, dual sourcing, and inventory reductions. Escalate issues to leaders as they arise.
• Develop and implement plans to reduce inventory levels while meeting production demands.
• Participate in A3 problem-solving activities as needed.
• Monitor industry trends and regulatory changes that may impact the availability or cost of materials, proactively recommending changes to procurement strategies as needed.

Benefits

• Competitive compensation and performance-based bonus
• Generous employer-matched retirement savings plan
• Three weeks of paid vacation, plus paid holiday shutdown
• 100% employer-paid health and wellness benefits, including: Medical, dental, vision, and prescription coverage
• Health Care Spending Account (HCSA) & Personal Spending Account (PSA)
• Life, AD&D, and disability insurance, with optional enhancement
• Summer hours program
• Education reimbursement
• Seniority recognition
• Access to Spark LMS for continuous learning and development
• A safe and fun working environment where we celebrate our milestones.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level