Buyer

As a member of the Strategic Sourcing Team, you will purchase raw materials, components, products, and services as required for TMI and affiliated companies in a cost effective and efficient manner. Assist with contractual negotiations and agreements with suppliers.

Responsibilities Include:

Contract Negotiation, Establishment, and Implementation

• Ensure products and materials are sourced at the best value while utilizing best practices

Purchase Order

• Ensure that all purchase orders are processed efficiently and effectively
• Manage all aspects of mold approval and progress all activities according to schedule
• Ensure conformance to all pertinent documentation and procedures
• Ensure all purchase orders are coded properly.

Liaison with Suppliers

• Communicate with suppliers on all business and technical matters
• Ensure systems of supplier communication are in place and functioning
• Assist in supplier performance measurement systems and feedback
• Ensure that supplier and part files are maintained with accurate and appropriate information

Purchasing Administration

• Ensure that any cost reduction opportunities that are justified are implemented
• Participate in the implementation and maintenance of variance analysis for component costs when appropriate
• Ensure purchasing procedures are effective, efficient, and documented.
• Maintain approved supplier file in enterprise resource planning (ERP) database
• Maintain job related standard operating procedures and ERP Scripts
• Maintain relevant databases such as: asset, samples and mold change logs

Health and Safety

• Ensure compliance with relevant health and safety legislation, including the Workplace Safety and Insurance Act, the Occupational Health and Safety Act, etc.

Qualifications

• Diploma in Purchasing or a related field of study
• Pursuit of Professional Purchasing or Supply Chain certification or designation is an asset
• 3 years of experience in buying or purchasing role
• Knowledge or experience in an ISO environment is an asset.
• Knowledge of Good Manufacturing Practices (GMPs) is an asset
• Computer literate with:
• Basic to intermediate experience in an ERP system
• Basic to intermediate experience in MS Word
• Basic to intermediate experience in MS Excel
• Good interpersonal, communication, and organizational skills with the ability to work independently
• High attention to detail
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment with multiple priorities.

At an applicant’s request, TMI will make accommodation to its recruitment process to meet the needs of applicants with disabilities.