Buyer – Ref # MA11162302

The Career Foundation is currently seeking a Buyer on behalf of one of our employer partners.

Responsibilities:

• Collaborates in sourcing initiatives end-to-end.
• Develop profitable purchasing strategies
• Negotiate with suppliers and contract agreements.
• Build and develop long-term relationships with suppliers to maintain quality of goods, timely delivery and compliance with terms of contracts
• Analyze and resolve purchasing issues/discrepancies
• Review supplies to ensure quality
• Monitor stock levels
• Prepare and submit detailed reports (revenues, buying expenditures etc.)
• Keep updated records
• Participate in cost reduction activities, observe and report price increases
• Research a variety of sources, documents, etc. to ensure the adequacy of specification in terms of clarity, precision, and related criteria
• Manage multiple programs/projects simultaneously
• Provide input into the planning and implementation of operational programs.
• Perform Initial Supplier Risk Assessment
• Perform other duties as assigned
• Ability to drive company vehicle, in and around GTA to pick up/drop off material from vendors as and when needed

Requirements:

• Experience in working in the Manufacturing industry
• Highly Organized, and able to prioritize and manage time effectively
• Ability to Multitask
• Detailed Oriented, and have incredible accuracy
• Must have a valid and clean G licence

This employer partner is an equal opportunity employer. We thank all candidates for their interest; however, only those selected will be contacted for an interview.