Purchaser - AWS

S3 Group Ltd. is currently recruiting for a Purchaser to join our AWS team at our Michell, Ontario location. This is a full-time position offering a competitive salary, great health benefits, and an RRSP matching program, with opportunities for rapid growth, starting immediately.

Since 1966, our company has been designing and building specialized equipment, products, and custom components for end-users and other manufacturers around the world. We know that being a great place to work means far more than getting paid. S3 fosters a respectful, teamwork environment where ideas are valued, and everyone contributes significantly.

The ideal candidate will bring with them:

EDUCATION, SKILLS, TRAINING, AND EXPERIENCE

• Minimum of Grade 12 Diploma, or equivalent, and 2-3 years purchasing experience, preferably in the manufacturing sector
• Knowledge of MRP systems
• Excellent communication and problem-solving skills
• A positive and constructive attitude with the ability to manage a range of priorities
• Detail-oriented and able to learn tasks quickly
• A positive and co-operative team player, capable of working with minimal supervision
• Ability to communicate effectively and inspire confidence from supervisors, peers, and subordinates

REPORTING RELATIONSHIPS

• Reports directly to the General Manager or Operations Manager

INTER-RELATIONSHIPS

• Works closely with other Purchasers, Engineering, R&D, Sales departments, Production Coordinator, production workers, Warehouse personnel, Accounting staff, and Shipping

Key Responsibilities:

• Purchase materials for production, engineering, and others on purchase orders
• Source materials, negotiate price, delivery, specifications, and quantity with suppliers
• Handle all planned orders with a start date on or before the current date that are assigned, based on planner IDs
• Review Exception Report (Planner action) to ensure orders effectively satisfy current requirements, updating POs as necessary
• Ensure all PO dates in MAX reflect the most recent agreement with the vendor and address any overdue orders (as displayed on the PO dispatch report) daily
• Internal Product Request (IPR)
• Contact suppliers if there is a discrepancy between shipment received and pack slip quantity or product. Initiate a Corrective Action if applicable
• Send materials to handlers or Warehouse for delivery to the requesting department and adjust out of stock when it comes back up to the purchasing department.