ATS Automation Tooling Systems Inc. Hiring for Junior Buyer – Subcontract Manufacturing at Cambridge, ON Full Time

MAJOR DUTIES:
Responsible for sourcing and purchasing of a variety of commodities in accordance with the Principles of Buying to achieve departmental goals and objectives.

SPECIFIC RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Processes purchasing documentation (i.e. Requisitions, Purchase Orders, Cancellation Forms, Continual Improvement Reports) in accordance with ATS Policies and Procedures.
• Track, monitor, and maintain Purchase Order deliveries and liaise with Production Coordinators to administer changes with minimal impact to production schedules.
• Communicates with and evaluates vendors to ascertain their ability to meet company requirements, goals and objectives.
• Negotiates prices, credit terms, discounts and delivery arrangements with suppliers.
• Expedites problems with suppliers and vendors regarding costs, quality, quantity and delivery of goods purchased.
• Keeps informed of new sources of supply for materials and services.
• Performs on-going review of product, service, equipment and expense usage to identify new opportunities for cost savings.
• Resolves invoicing discrepancies and presents to Senior Buyer for approval.
• Effective use of historical and other bench marking data to ensure competitive pricing.
• Assist Senior Buyers and Buyers with special projects and/or tasks as required.
• Act as a key resource for ATS staff by assisting in the research and development of products, service and equipment alternatives, initiation and follow-up of evaluations, requests for quotation and other day to day procurement.

Additional Information

Education:

• A post secondary diploma or degree in purchasing or equivalent.
• Member of Purchasing Management Association of Canada (PMAC) is an asset.

Experience:

• One to two years purchasing experience in a custom manufacturing environment.
• Sound working knowledge of Excel, Word and other MS Office software.
• Theoretical and hands-on knowledge of purchasing and material planning concepts in a job shop atmosphere.
• Basic knowledge of manufacturing processes.
• Proven organizational, negotiation, communication, and problem solving skills.
• Ability to interpret Engineering drawings is an asset.
• Excellent oral, interpersonal and written communication skills.
• Ability to interact in a team environment.
• Ability to read/write in Mandarin is an asset