Purchaser

• You love what you do and have a passion for supply chain. You thrive in a fast-paced, “many-to-many” purchasing environment.
• You can develop strong and cohesive relationships with internal and external customers, vendors, suppliers etc.
• You are the “go-to” resource for your team and never mind lending a helping hand when needed.
• You enjoy negotiating and understand the importance of effective cost control.
• You are a highly organized individual with strong attention to detail and a proactive mindset to actively stay on top of the flow of goods and production requirements.
• You have excellent written & verbal communication skills.
• You have the proven ability to manage shifting priorities, deliverables and expectations from multiple stakeholders.

• Manage a portfolio of large and complex strategic accounts and contracts including critical part management with timely sourcing and renewals.
• Assist the Supply Chain Manager with the development of supply chain strategies to reduce costs and achieve established budget targets.
• Proactively work with vendors to mitigate price increases, negotiate fair pricing terms, ensure quality standards are met, and goods / services are received on time.
• Monitor supplier performance consisting of managing discrepancies and errors, troubleshooting issues and implementing corrective actions, seek out alternate suppliers where needed.
• Proactively communicate challenges, roadblocks, issues, and potential disruptions which may negatively impact production and overall company performance.
• Conduct and coordinate pre-bid meetings, facilitate onsite tours while representing BE’s best interests.
• Manage the end-to-end procurement process including RFP/RFQ preparation, bid evaluations and preparation of contract documents for review and approval.
• Prepare, process, and provide recommendations on contract change orders.
• Monitor inventory to ensure the flow of goods remain favorable preventing production backlogs and manufacturing delays.
• Work closely with internal stakeholders and understand their requirements and specifications.
• Research and identify potential suppliers of goods and services required in our environment.
• Source, evaluate bids, select, procure, arrange delivery of materials/services required for your portfolio of accounts.
• Purchase goods and/or services that meet the quantity, quality, cost, inventory requirements and lead time expectations of the organization.
• Perform transactional purchasing duties such as but not limited to:

• preparing & issuing purchasing orders
• tracking & maintaining inventory accuracy of SKU’s and supplies
• filing warranty claims with vendors
• reporting of various KPI’s
• maintain & update records using the ERP system

• 5+ years of Purchasing preferably in an industrial or manufacturing environment.
• Understanding of purchasing functions in a “many-to-many” manufacturing operation.
• Completion of post-secondary education in a related field is preferred.
• Supply Chain Management Professional (SCMP / ASCM / APICS) is a strong asset.
• Experienced user of ERP / MRP systems (SysPro an asset).
• Experience with the competitive bid process.
• Knowledge and experience working with freight carriers.
• Up to date understanding of the commodity marketplace.

• Competitive salary commensurate with experience
• Group medical and dental benefits including Employee and family assistance program
• Company RRSP matching plan
• Flexible work hours and potential for hybrid work arrangement
• Healthy work life balance
• Employee discount program
• Training and development opportunities
• Modern, well-equipped work environment with excellent staff facilities
• Employee welcome package and other SWAG
• Excellent and collaborative team/work environment
• Team socials and engagement events in and outside of the office

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