Senior Technical Buyer

We are currently seeking a Senior Technical Buyer with a mechanical or electrical background to join our team. The Technical Buyer will play a critical role in procuring components, raw materials, and non-inventory items for production and negotiating and implementing favourable service contracts for machinery spare parts, tooling items, and maintenance-related items. The ideal candidate should have a strong understanding of mechanical and/or electrical properties and processing methods and the ability to read and understand component and subassembly drawings. With a comprehensive understanding of the total cost for products and services, the Technical Buyer should possess excellent communication and interpersonal skills to build and maintain relationships with suppliers. If you are an experienced Technical Buyer looking for an exciting opportunity to work with a dynamic team, we encourage you to apply for this position.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

1. Procure consumables, raw materials, and non-inventory items.
2. Collaborate closely with the Engineering and Production departments to source new components or non-standard items.
3. Expedite orders daily to ensure adequate supply levels for production needs.
4. Develop and strengthen relationships with existing vendors to improve lead times, quality, and service.
5. Establish and negotiate supply agreements with vendors.

Inventory Control

1. Utilize the MRP system to coordinate with inventory personnel, ensuring optimal stock levels through active review and engagement in cycle counts.
2. Serve as a backup to the Inventory Store Coordinator in emergencies.
3. Act as a liaison between inventory personnel and the Purchasing Manager.

Negotiation & Analysis

1. Negotiate pricing and lead times for sourced components.
2. Maintain vendor pricing information for continuous analysis.
3. Assist the Sales Department by sourcing spare parts and evaluating the feasibility of offers.
4. Resolve vendor-related shortages or discrepancies.
5. Analyze in-house component inventory levels to minimize storage costs.
6. Review and analyze quotes from both existing and potential vendors.
7. Demonstrate a keen ability to assess MRP, reorder points, and requisitions to meet internal demand.

Cost Management

1. Ensure quantities purchased align with low-cost objectives.
2. Continuously survey the marketplace for alternative vendor quotes to maintain competitive pricing.
3. Communicate any delivery issues that could impact the master production schedule.
4. Clearly communicate quality assurance issues to relevant stakeholders.
5. Work with Accounts Payable to resolve invoice discrepancies.

Other duties as assigned.

QUALIFICATIONS:

1. Accredited Four-Year University Degree or Three-Year Technical Diploma.
2. 3-5 years of experience in a buyer role within a similar industry.
3. Proven negotiation skills with demonstrated success in supplier relationships.
4. Enrollment in PMAC’s SCMP program is an asset.
5. Excellent interpersonal and communication skills for working with internal and external stakeholders.
6. Comprehensive understanding of Total Cost principles for products and services.
7. Experience with ERP Manufacturing Systems and strong multi-tasking abilities.
8. Mechanical aptitude and the ability to interpret component and subassembly drawings.
9. Intermediate understanding of Metallurgy, Mechanical, and Electrical manufacturing principles as they relate to purchasing.

Start your career with Sherwood Electromotion Inc. today and be part of a team that rewards quality and integrity with competitive pay, employee benefits and, profit sharing.

While we appreciate all candidates who express interest only those selected for an interview will be contacted.