Buyer Job at Acara Solutions, Canada

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  • Acara Solutions
  • Canada

Job Description


Our client, located in Ingersoll ON , is looking for a Buyer to join their reputable team. Reporting to the Materials Manager, the Buyer will be responsible for negotiating and managing the procurement of key commodities, subcontracting, assisting in developing new suppliers, and interfacing with our engineering staff on technical requirements. Technical knowledge of processes (ie machining, heat treatment, UT/MPI, plating) to support subcontractors, engineering, and quality groups is an asset.

Key Responsibilities: 

  • Work with suppliers to obtain the best quality, delivery, and prices.
  • Initiate cost savings, track, and support
  • Issue and administer Purchase Orders by policies and procedures.
  • Purchase materials, and services and manage subcontracting processes in support of production using approved suppliers.
  • Monitor and manage suppliers to achieve procurement targets in price, delivery, and quality as well as supplier deliverable requirements and document support.
  • Work with engineering, quality, production, and material groups to resolve issues in support of customer requirements and deliveries.

Job Requirements

Skill/Effort Requirements: 

  • Knowledge of procurement methods
  • Ability to evaluate suppliers
  • Good Communication and organizational skills
  • Ability to negotiate
  • Sourcing knowledge
  • Ability to read blueprints
  • Maintain purchasing code of ethics
  • Ability to work under pressure/stress
  • Ability to make decisions and solve problems quickly and effectively
  • Experience in a manufacturing in relations to fabrication/machining/welding environment
  • Previous supply chain experience in aerospace or defense-related industries
  • Advanced skills in Microsoft Word and Excel.
  • Business system experience (MRP/MTO/SAP, Oracle or similar ERP experience).
  • Excellent communication skills, plus the ability to prioritize multiple tasks in a busy environment with minimal supervision.
  • Familiarity with Government Procurement Regulations (Controlled Goods, ITAR)
  • Familiarity with Continuous Improvement concepts and practices
  • Experience developing commodity strategies.
  • Experience in project management; negotiation, and expediting

Acara Solutions is committed to ensuring equal employment opportunities for job applicants and employees. We are committed to filling open positions using balanced selection criteria to avoid unlawful discrimination against applicants on the basis of their age, colour, disability, marital status, national origin, gender, gender identity, genetic information, race or racial origin, religion, sexual orientation, or any other status protected or required by law

Acara Solutions welcomes and encourages applications from people with disabilities. Accommodations are available on request for candidates taking part in all aspects of the selection process. 

Job Tags

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