Project Buyer

Responsibilities include all aspects of material procurement, managing vendor relationships, and providing support and direction for the productions schedule. This role includes sourcing and purchasing products from vendors throughout North America.

Role Responsibilities

1. Involved with sourcing, negotiating, buying, and expediting of raw materials (structural steel, steel pipe and plate, paint, plating), electrical components, finished goods (motors, compressors, valves, pumps, pipe fittings), outside services and production outsourcing, MRO items, and sub-contracted services (electrical, insulating, rigging and installation).
2. Issuing purchase orders for the procurement of all items specified by engineering, manufacturing and ensuring on time delivery to support the production schedule.
3. Frequent “rush” buying, last minute sourcing and expedited delivery to meet changing manufacturing deadlines.
4. Ensure that all applicable products, vendors, and sub-contractors meet and comply with our safety policies as well as all provincial and federal safety policies and regulations.
5. Resolve vendor product non-conformance issues.
6. Ensure data integrity of order status within ERP and Production Schedule.
7. Manage blocked invoices and resolve invoice discrepancies.
8. Other duties as assigned.

Required Professional Knowledge, Skills & Qualifications

1. Previous buying experience in an Industrial / Manufacturing environment and experience with SAP is a strong asset.
2. Mechanical aptitude or industrial technical knowledge a very strong asset.
3. Accuracy and attention to detail is imperative.
4. Good mathematical and analytical skills – able to calculate percentages; do conversions between metric and imperial system; basic volume, weight and area calculations.
5. Excellent problem solving abilities.
6. Be able to use existing trade sources and the internet to obtain product and/or vendor information.
7. Self-motivated & autonomous.
8. Ability to multitask and work in a fast-paced environment.
9. Above average communications skills required.
10. Post-Secondary Education preferred.
11. Good command of MS Office applications (Excel, Word & Outlook) and basic typing skills/speed.

We thank all applicants for their interest; however, only those selected for an interview will be contacted.

Company Profile

CIMCO specializes in the engineering, design, manufacture, installation and service of complex thermal building solutions for industrial, process cooling and recreational refrigeration and mechanical systems. For more than 100 years, CIMCO’s leadership and unparalleled research, development and manufacturing programs has put us at the forefront of industry advancements and technological breakthroughs. Our professional engineers, technicians and designers apply innovative state-of-the-art equipment and refrigerants to develop systems that meet even the most complex thermal challenges.

We offer our employees excellent compensation, medical and dental benefit programs, retirement savings options, career development opportunities, mentoring and continuing education.

CIMCO is committed to creating an inclusive environment where people from all backgrounds can thrive. Together, we embrace diversity of thought, experience, and perspective, as we combine our unique skills and capabilities to drive successful outcomes for all stakeholders. As an equal opportunity employer, CIMCO provides accessibility accommodations during the recruitment process. Should you require any accommodation, please let us know, and we will work with you to meet your needs.