Buyer Innisfail, AB

BILTON WELDING and MANUFACTURING LTD.Innisfail, AB
Onsite

About The Position

Join our dynamic team at Bilton Welding & Manufacturing Ltd. (Bilton) as a Buyer! We're seeking candidates with varying levels of experience and prioritize attitude, passion, and a willingness to learn. While experience is valued, we believe that the right attitude and a strong work ethic can often outweigh years of experience. If you're enthusiastic, driven, and eager to grow with us, we encourage you to apply.

Requirements

  • Previous experience in a manufacturing environment is preferred
  • 3+ years of related procurement experience, including purchasing, inventory control, supply management, supplier relationships, basic cost accounting, and tracking budget expenses
  • Experience in creating and building strong relationships with vendors
  • Experience with M2M or equivalent ERP system is an asset
  • Strong technical skills to navigate and utilize web-based platforms and the Microsoft Office suite, including Microsoft Teams
  • Working knowledge of the legal aspects of procurement and contract law
  • Knowledge of import freight movement
  • Experience in vendor negotiation with a desire to find high-quality products at the best possible cost
  • Experience working with a large group of people in a manufacturing environment
  • Skilled in ensuring procured goods meet required standards and specifications through active quality control in procurement.

Nice To Haves

  • varying levels of experience
  • attitude, passion, and a willingness to learn
  • enthusiastic, driven, and eager to grow

Responsibilities

  • Source suppliers and obtain quotations for goods and services required by sales in the bidding process.
  • Plan for raw components such as steel, flanges, fittings, etc.
  • Issue requests for quotes/proposals (RFQ/RFP) and select the best source consistent with cost, quality, and delivery requirements.
  • Negotiate and manage long-term pricing agreements on critical commodities.
  • Order material as per the purchasing queue and approved requisitions.
  • Act as a liaison between suppliers and departments involved to resolve procurement-related problems.
  • Monitor supplier performance by ensuring that the product is delivered as scheduled and meets specifications; maintain appropriate files and records of meetings with suppliers to ensure company requirements and that suppliers are aware of their performance.
  • Order major materials per engineering and project management prior to the completion of the BOM (bill of materials).
  • Continually assess market conditions that may affect procurement and recommend procurement and supply chain management strategies.
  • Assist internal and external customers by interpreting laws, policies, codes, and regulations pertaining to purchasing; answer inquiries both orally and in writing concerning purchasing operations.
  • Organize shipments of vessels to and from post-weld heat treatment.
  • Create and complete purchase orders for x-ray, sub-contractors, and rental equipment as required.
  • Create part numbers in ERP for the design department.
  • Source material for parts and maintenance.
  • Order welding and shop consumables.
  • Order safety supplies.
  • Enter standard costs into item files from zero standard cost items on order report.
  • Reconcile discrepancies between receiving, purchasing, and invoicing.
  • Maintain/update outstanding purchase orders in M2M and with vendors.
  • Maintain and constantly assess current and potential credible vendors.
  • Generate and submit purchase orders in accordance with company policies and procedures.
  • Maintain consumable request forms, ensuring they are user-friendly and reflect the correct items being used.
  • Check and clean up item master descriptions and memos to maintain consistency.

Benefits

  • competitive wages
  • competitive compensation
  • RRSP Matching Contribution
  • Health and Dental Coverage
  • Health Spending Account
  • Long-Term Disability
  • Life Insurance
  • Travel insurance
  • Vacation Time
  • Employee and Family Assistance Program
  • Referral Bonus
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