Summary

Role and Responsibilities

• Coordination of supplier price and delivery quotes for requested product or material.
• Source and purchase electrical, instrument and mechanical products, materials and services from suppliers to meet production and/or customer delivery timeframe.
• Identify and communicate any material issues for active quotes/projects/orders and report issues/concerns to the appropriate stakeholders.
• Liaison between suppliers, sales and production team in regard to material arrival dates.
• Expedite to the required production or customer required date.
• Build and maintain good relationships with suppliers and internal customers.
• Analyze current procurement methods and initiate continuous improvement processes to maximize efficiency, such as consolidate purchase orders.
• Explore alternate sources of supply and negotiate supplier agreements, discounts, rebates where possible.
• Develop and maintain preferred supplier list

Qualifications and Skills

• Minimum Grade 12 education
• Purchasing or Supply Chain Diploma or commensurate level of experience required
• Procurement experience, an asset
• Ability to build strong relationships
• Exceptional and extensive communication and negotiating skills
• Previous SAP experience considered an asset
• Proven Microsoft Office skills, with an emphasis on Excel
• Demonstrated ability sourcing electrical and instrumentation materials
• Extensive and exceptional customer service habits and practices
• Strong organizational skills
• Strong attention to detail, focus on accuracy and quality of work
• Self-starter with ability to work effectively independently and in team environment
• Demonstrated ability to work proactively in a fast paced, deadline driven environment
• Ability to manage multiple projects, priorities and internal customers
• Entrepreneurial work ethic