Buyer (Onsite)

Alleguard•Toronto, ON

14d•Onsite

About The Position

Come join a leader in Protective Foam Solutions! At Alleguard, we’re built from the ground up to expand and shape our customer’s businesses. We understand the diversity of challenges that customers are facing across different industries, from confidence in their supply chain to needing the latest innovations at their fingertips. These challenges are also opportunities, and whether our customers are in construction, protective packaging, cold-chain or other industries, we are relentless in seeing around corners, and going the extra mile to help their business succeed. Seeking a Buyer to join our Corporate Strategic Sourcing team, based in McNicoll, ON. The Buyer is responsible for purchasing raw materials, components, and services to meet the production and customer requirements. This role evaluates and analyzes supplier quotes, negotiates prices, maintains relationships with vendors, and ensures orders are delivered on time.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in business or related discipline. Consider equivalent related college or technical courses, seminars and in-house classroom training
1-2 years of experience in purchasing, buying, and/or planning preferred
Working knowledge Microsoft office (excel, power point, word etc.), other PC applications, or mainframe applications
Good understanding of purchasing activities and cost reduction
Basic understanding of how a manufacturing environment operates
Strong personal skills and effective communication (written and oral)
Attention to accuracy of work
Provides and takes feedback, solves problems without being told to, works well in own organization and with others, and is a constant learner.
Excellent communication, negotiation, and problem-solving skills
Strong knowledge of purchasing principles and procedures
Able to work in a fast-paced, deadline-driven environment
Strong organizational and time management skills
Able to work independently and collaboratively with a team

Nice To Haves

Sage experience is a plus

Responsibilities

Source, negotiate, and select vendors that meet the company’s quality, price, and delivery requirements
Develop and maintain effective relationships with vendors and suppliers
Monitor supplier performance in terms of quality, cost, and delivery
Review and analyze purchase requisitions and generate purchase orders
Monitor inventory levels to ensure minimum stock levels are maintained
Ensure timely delivery of items and follow up with vendors on late orders
Resolve invoice discrepancies with vendors
Maintain accurate records of purchases, pricing, and other important data
Prepare reports on purchase activity and supplier performance
Prepares weekly, monthly, and quarterly reports to analyze performance and make improvements.
Monitor key measurables/KPI's as assigned to track performance.