Buyer

Who We Are

Multimatic Inc. is a world class company that has experienced tremendous growth since its inception. This growth was achieved as a result of the skill and dedication of the employees. Multimatic Advanced Manufacturing Technologies (MAMT) is an industry leading engineering development center that relies on its highly talented staff, following the company’s established systems and best practices, to maintain its position. It is important, in this dynamic environment, that everyone keep abreast of leading-edge technologies and techniques relating generally to MAMT’s core competencies and specifically to the assigned job function.

Scope Of The Position

We are seeking a detail-oriented and proactive Buyer to join our team. The Buyer will be responsible for purchasing goods and services that meet the company's needs while ensuring cost efficiency, quality, and timely delivery. The ideal candidate will have strong negotiation skills, a good understanding of market trends, and the ability to maintain strong vendor relationships.

Key Responsibilities

• Purchase goods, materials, components or services in line with specified cost, quality and delivery targets
• Support the purchasing function and other relevant departments and communicate any supply problems which may impact on business operations
• Act as an interface between suppliers and other relevant departments on purchasing processes and new projects and activities
• Monitor and advise on any issues which present risk or opportunity to the organization
• Monitor market trends, competitor strategies and market suppliers
• Provide analysis on costs, new and existing and review cost reduction activities
• Prepare reports and updates as and when required
• Work closely with others in the procurement function and review opportunities for continuous improvement and business improvements
• Improve prices and terms of business with suppliers and review opportunities to make business savings utilizing negotiation and procurement best practice tools and methods
• Prepare and raise purchase orders and order schedules
• Build, maintain and manage supplier relationships and keep up good communications
• Ensure that a professional and consistent approach is taken in relation to all supplier relationships
• Ensure compliance to company guidelines, purchasing policies and procedures during supplier negotiations and contracts award process
• Conduct research for new components and suppliers
• Compile data relating to supplier performance to enable evaluation
• Assess and evaluate suppliers and contribute to performance reviews to ensure contract compliance
• Contact suppliers to resolve price, quality, delivery, or invoice issues
• Always work safely and maintain a safe work area
• Contribute to team effort by accomplishing related results as needed
• Observe all company safety rules, policies and procedures
• Attend all required training courses
• Participate in MAMT’s continuous improvement activities
• Foster good employee relations
• Perform all other duties as determined by the General Manager or his designate

Basic Requirements

• University degree or College Diploma with two years of specialized training (PMAC, APICS, or related work experience)
• 2 – 5 years purchasing related experience in a manufacturing environment
• Must be able to follow written and oral instructions
• Able to manage time effectively, prioritize tasks and achieve set targets
• Commercial and financial awareness with a full understanding of how failure impacts the production, manufacture, and customer order fulfilment
• Able to work well under pressure and handle emergency and stressful situations
• Keen attention to detail and accuracy
• Good knowledge of purchasing, negotiation, commercial understanding, and cost breakdown
• Experience of working closely with suppliers
• An understanding of automotive processes and components would be advantageous
• Advanced Microsoft Excel skill

Benefits

• Competitive Salary & Variable Bonus Incentive
• Extended Health, Dental and Vision Care
• Short-Term & Long-Term Disability Insurance
• Employee Assistance Program
• Life Insurance
• RRSP and DPSP Match
• Paid Time Off
• Two Paid Multimatic Days
• Safety Shoe & Prescription Safety Glasses Reimbursement
• Company Events
• On-Site Free Parking