Buyer

IPEX by Aliaxis; Oakville; On-site; CAD 60,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a Buyer for Direct Materials to enhance their supply chain efficiency. This role focuses on managing inventory and supplier relationships while optimizing processes through advanced methodologies like Kanban and VMI. The ideal candidate will possess a strong background in inventory management and purchasing, equipped with the skills to analyze data and drive strategic initiatives. Join a dynamic team dedicated to innovation and excellence in the wholesale building materials sector, where your contributions will directly impact operational success and customer satisfaction.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience in Inventory Management or Purchasing.
• Post-secondary education in Supply Chain or related field preferred.
• Certifications in supply chain management are assets.

Responsibilities

• Manage and optimize inventory for manufacturing sites.
• Collaborate with teams to align supply chain activities.
• Monitor and analyze inventory trends and KPIs.

Skills

Inventory Management

Vendor Management

Supply Chain Optimization

Data Analysis

SAP

PowerBI

Advanced Excel

Kanban

VMI

Education

Post-secondary education in Supply Chain

Certifications (APICS, CPIM, CSCP, SCMAO)

Tools

SAP

PowerBI

Excel

Job description

Get AI-powered advice on this job and more exclusive features.

IPEX is one of the North American leading providers of advanced plastic piping systems. Our mission is to shape a better tomorrow by connecting people with water and energy.

We currently have an exciting opportunity as a Buyer, Direct Materials - 6 Month Contract. This role is based in our head office in Oakville and reports to the Purchasing Team Lead.

Join a community of people-centric professionals, thought leaders, rapid thinkers, entrepreneurs in spirit, and change-makers!

Job Summary

This role primarily involves Bill Of Material (BOM) coverage for our manufacturing facilities, with some buy-sell responsibilities.

Principal Responsibilities

• Manage and optimize inventory for manufacturing sites to ensure timely delivery and cost efficiency, following inventory management best practices.
• Initiate and implement replenishment programs for BOM items, focusing on automation and process optimization (e.g., VMI, Kanban).
• Monitor and analyze inventory trends to set parameters like minimum, maximum, EOQ, and reorder points.
• Manage supplier relationships to maximize value and support sourcing initiatives.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to align supply chain activities with business goals and improve Overall Equipment Effectiveness (OEE).
• Report and analyze weekly/monthly KPIs, explaining variances.
• Maintain accurate master data in our ERP system, as assigned by the Purchasing Manager.
• Release purchase orders based on validated MRP recommendations, considering budgets and demand forecasts.
• Monitor requisition systems, analyze requirements, and create purchase orders for direct items.
• Identify opportunities for KANBAN implementation and execute as needed.
• Manage inventory levels through KANBAN/Min-Max systems to ensure operational efficiency.
• Work with Strategic Sourcing on sourcing activities, contracts, and vendor management.
• Ensure on-time delivery of purchase orders through open order management tools.
• Manage product complaints and resolutions via the Quality SCAR process.
• Support new product implementation using a Stage Gate process led by Innovation.
• Prepare, analyze, and maintain purchasing and inventory management reports.

Qualifications & Experience

• Post-secondary education in Supply Chain, Business, or related field preferred.
• Certifications such as APICS, CPIM, CSCP, SCMAO are assets.
• Minimum of 5 years' experience in Inventory Management, Purchasing, or related fields in manufacturing.
• Deep knowledge of Kanban, VMI, and plant operations.
• Strong supply chain experience with vendor management and strategic planning.
• Experience with SAP & PowerBI is a plus.
• Advanced Excel skills, including Pivot Tables, VLOOKUPs, and Macros.

IPEX is dedicated to providing accommodations for applicants with disabilities during the recruitment process. Requests for accommodations can be made by contacting HR at [e-mail].

Additional Details

• Seniority level: Mid-Senior level
• Employment type: Full-time
• Job function: Purchasing and Supply Chain
• Industry: Wholesale Building Materials