Purchaser

VTR Feeder Solutions•Grimsby, ON

42d•CA$28 - CA$32•Onsite

About The Position

We are hiring a second Purchaser to join our growing team in Grimsby! This is a full-time, permanent opportunity. The selected candidate will work Monday to Friday, in person, on-site. Successful candidates must have long-term experience working in a fast-paced environment, sourcing a high quantity of quotes and negotiating with suppliers. Experience working in a similar manufacturing environment, using QuickBooks and/or an ERP software is preferred. Candidates must also demonstrate exemplary customer service, communication, and organizational skills. Who we are – We are VTR Feeder Solutions, a leader in automated parts-feeding systems and Canada’s largest parts-feeding company. Each piece we create is specifically designed to function individually or within a larger system and is built using the highest quality materials to exceed industry standards. From automotive to medical and pharmaceutical companies, we have helped hundreds of organizations around the world successfully improve their business with our expert insight in the best feeding solutions. Why join us: • Culture of Kindness • Team Environment • Management Team who Cares • Competitive Wages • Learning and Development • Employee Assistant Program • Employee Benefits Program including medical and dental coverage, & health spending account • Safety Shoes, Safety Glasses Allowance, and Custom Hearing Protection Shift Schedule: • Monday to Friday, 8.5-hour Day Shift; Employee must be on-site by 8:00am • ½-hour Unpaid lunch from 12:30pm-1:00pm • Overtime paid after 40 hours Hourly Rate: $28.00-32.00/hour depending on experience

Requirements

High School Diploma or GED required
3-5 years of experience in Purchasing, ideally in made-to-order manufacturing
Strong knowledge of Microsoft Office programs, including Excel, Outlook, Word, & Teams
Must possess a high level of moral judgment for handling confidential information and monetary transactions
Strong negotiation and conflict resolution skills
Demonstrates strong attention to detail and accuracy, while working in a fast fast-paced setting
Able to effectively communicate both verbally and in writing
Strong organization and time management skills
Strong interpersonal and relationship-building skills
Demonstrates adaptability and the ability to work under tight deadlines
Sound analytical thinking, planning, prioritization, and execution skills
Demonstrates innovative thinking and proactive/reactive problem-solving skills
Commitment to safety

Nice To Haves

Experience using QuickBooks and ERP strongly preferred

Responsibilities

Report to Chief Information Officer
Work alongside and support other members of the Purchasing, Kitting, Shipping & Receiving team
Create Purchase Orders for project-specific and general purchasing
Maintain accurate costing within QuickBooks/ERP System
Track and report on purchase metrics including cost savings, lead times, and vendor reliability.
Regularly negotiate pricing structure and volume discounts to achieve maximum savings with vendors.
Research alternative vendors to improve the quality & cost of purchased components.
Work with other departments and vendors to ensure the timely delivery of components
Provide daily updates on all open orders through BOM and the project tracking system.
Work with the Accounting and Receiving departments to compare invoices against purchase orders and shipping and receiving documents to verify receipt of items ordered as needed
Work with the Receiving department and vendors when discrepancies arise between shipments and orders, including damaged or lost shipments
Adhere to Health & Safety guidelines, as well as VTR’s Mission, Vision, and Values
Other duties as required

Benefits

Culture of Kindness
Team Environment
Management Team who Cares
Competitive Wages
Learning and Development
Employee Assistant Program
Employee Benefits Program including medical and dental coverage, & health spending account
Safety Shoes, Safety Glasses Allowance, and Custom Hearing Protection
DPSP Matching Program
Benefits, Health Spending Account, & Life Insurance
Annual Bonus
Casual dress
Annual PPE Allowance
Birthday Paid Day Off
Paid Shutdown between Christmas and New Years
Lunchroom with provided food and drinks
Biweekly Lunches
Paid education and training