Buyer

G&W Electric Co.; Canada; On-site; CAD 65,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Quarterly bonuses with RRSP program

Comprehensive benefits package

Company holidays

Tuition assistance

Job security

Wellness and gym reimbursement

Job summary

G&W Electric Co. is seeking a Buyer to manage procurement for custom, engineered-to-order products.

You will evaluate suppliers, perform strategic sourcing, monitor supplier performance, and analyze data to drive cost savings while ensuring on‑time material availability. You will collaborate with manufacturing, sales and engineering to anticipate procurement needs, prepare supplier contracts, and support global supply management.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 2 years purchasing/procurement experience within a manufacturing environment.
• Bachelor’s degree or college diploma in business or a related discipline.
• Working knowledge of ERP/MRP systems required.
• Advanced computer software skills, MS Excel, Access, Project, etc.
• Ability to multi-task under pressure in a high paced environment.
• Strong communication skills, both verbal and written in English.
• Results-oriented, self-motivated with initiative.
• Ability to work independently and as a team player while solving problems.
• Ability to identify and develop solutions to problems that may arise.
• Respond effectively to inquiries from internal/external customers and suppliers.
• Must have purchasing background supporting manufacturing of custom products.
• Must have experience sourcing niche suppliers.
• Excellent knowledge of sourcing and procurement best practices.
• Experience in a technical engineering environment.
• Resourceful, diplomatic, customer service oriented.
• Strong analytical, decision-making, negotiation, and problem-solving skills.
• Well-developed organization and prioritization skills; detail oriented.
• Embraces changes with a positive attitude.
• Experience creating and documenting processes; knowledge of ISO standards.
• Demonstrates business acumen and good judgment.
• Collaborative with cross-functional teams.
• Excellent interpersonal skills with all levels of the organization and suppliers.
• Demonstrates accountability; meeting goals on time and high quality.
• Client-centric; anticipates internal customers’ needs.
• Establishes and maintains long-term relationships with colleagues and suppliers.
• Must be highly focused and able to work with minimal supervision.
• Must be legally authorized to work in Canada without sponsorship.
• Project Management training an asset.
• APICS CSP/CPIM or SCMA CSP or related asset.
• Knowledge of Lean Manufacturing tools and principles an asset.

Responsibilities

• Responsible for the procurement process including supplier evaluation, strategic sourcing and data analysis for cost savings.
• Source and ensure on-time materials for custom, engineered-to-order products.
• Assist with supplier quality initiatives including scorecards and corrective action plans.
• Facilitate resolution of supplier quality/fulfillment issues.
• Achieve targets for quality, cost, inventory and delivery.
• Collaborate with manufacturing, sales and engineering to anticipate procurement needs.
• Prepare supplier contracts and supply agreements with preferred suppliers.
• Support global supply management and cost-saving initiatives with domestic/international suppliers.
• Coordinate with Planning/Operations to avoid parts shortages and provide forecasts to suppliers and head office.
• Provide subject matter expertise on purchasing best practices.
• Plan and execute procurement of raw materials/services using ERP/MRP; expedite as needed.
• Prepare/evaluate RFQs; negotiate pricing/terms.
• Report metrics on materials, cost savings, forecasting, and supplier quality.
• Perform inventory analysis; evaluate indirect POs and capital requests.
• Other duties as assigned.

Skills

Communication skills

Multitasking under pressure

Analytical thinking

Team player

Negotiation

Education

Bachelor’s degree or college diploma in business or related discipline

Tools

ERP/MRP systems

MS Excel

MS Access

Job description

Reporting to the Supply Chain Manager, the Buyer is responsible for all aspects of the procurement process, including supplier evaluation, strategic sourcing, supplier performance monitoring, and analyzing data for cost savings. The Buyer negotiates pricing, vendor selection and/or development, generates and manages purchases while ensuring production requirements are met.

Source and ensure on-time availability of materials required for custom, engineered to order complex products

Assist with supplier quality initiatives including supplier evaluation, scorecard preparation and delivery, create and maintain supplier corrective action plans aimed to reduce delivery and quality issues within the supply base

Facilitate resolution of supplier quality/fulfillment related issues

Achieve quality, cost, inventory, and delivery targets

Develop strong working relationships with cross-functional teams including manufacturing, sales, and engineering to understand and anticipate procurement needs to enhance supply chain business processes

Prepare supplier contracts, supply agreements, with preferred suppliers to ensure that market trends, supplier performance, and future business needs are aligned

Support global supply management and cost savings initiatives, including identification and execution of cost savings opportunities with current and potential domestic and international suppliers

Actively work with the Planning and Operations teams to develop strategies to eliminate parts shortages and provide forecasts to suppliers and G&W Electric head office to ensure material availability

Provide subject matter expertise on purchasing best practices

Plan for and execute the procurement of raw material and services from domestic and international suppliers using the in house ERP/MRP systems, expedite materials as required to ensure production needs are met

Prepare and evaluate request for quote proposals, negotiation of contract pricing, terms and conditions

Preparation/Reporting of metrics related to materials, cost savings, forecasting, and supplier quality

Inventory analysis

Evaluate and process indirect purchase order and capital requests

Other duties as assigned

We are looking for someone who:

Has a minimum of 2 years of purchasing/procurement experience within a manufacturing environment

Bachelor’s degree or college diploma in business or a related discipline

Working knowledge of ERP/MRP systems required.

Advanced computer software skills, MS excel, access, project etc.

Ability to multi-task under pressure in a high paced environment.

Strong communication skills, both verbal and written in English

Results-oriented, self-motivated individual with a sense of initiative

Ability to work independently and as a team player while solving problems and multitasking in a deadline-driven environment

Ability to independently identify and develop solutions to problems that may arise in the course of work

Ability to respond effectively to inquiries or comments from internal/external customers and suppliers

Must have purchasing background working to support the manufacturing of custom products

Must have experience sourcing niche suppliers

Excellent knowledge of sourcing and procurement best practices

Experience working within a technical engineering environment

Resourceful, diplomatic, customer service oriented

Strong analytical, decision-making, negotiation, and problem-solving skills

Well-developed organization and prioritization skills; detailed oriented

Embraces changes with a positive attitude

Experience in creating and documenting processes and procedures; knowledge of ISO standards

Consistently demonstrates a high degree of business acumen and good judgment

Successful experience working collaboratively with cross-functional teams

Excellent interpersonal skills, with the ability to work effectively with all levels of the organization and suppliers; able to quickly gain credibility and trust

Demonstrates accountability; focused on meeting goals and deliverables on time and at the highest quality level possible

Is client-centric; proactively anticipates and actions internal customers’ needs

Successfully establishes and maintains long-term relationships with colleagues and suppliers

Must be highly focused and able to work with minimal supervision

Must be legally authorized to work in Canada without company sponsorship

Project Management training an asset

APICS Certified Supply Chain Professional and/or Certified in Production and Inventory Management, SCMA Certified Supply Chain Professional or other supply chain related designation an asset

Knowledge of Lean Manufacturing tools and principles an asset

Physical Demands / Working Conditions:

This role is located in the general office environment, with regular visits to manufacturing

PC use

What we offer you:

The pay range for this position is between $65,000-$75,000 annually.

Please note the pay information shown above is a general guideline. Pay is based upon candidate skills, experience, and qualifications.

G&W Electric offers a comprehensive benefits package that includes:

• Generous Quarterly Bonuses with RRSP Program
• Comprehensive Benefit Package including life insurance, health, dental, health care spending account and paramedical services (paid by employer)
• Company Holidays (one week shutdown during Christmas Holidays)
• Education Tuition Assistance
• Job Security
• Air-conditioned/heated state-of-the-art manufacturing facility
• Wellness and Gym Reimbursement Programs
• Training and Developmental Opportunities
• Continuous Performance Feedback
• Fun social events, holiday party, bowling nights.