Buyer

OSI Systems; Toronto; On-site; CAD 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A technology solutions company in Toronto, Ontario, is seeking a permanent full-time Buyer. The role involves sourcing, ordering, and expediting components for production, along with negotiating pricing and maintaining supplier relationships. Ideal candidates will have a High School diploma, strong attention to detail, and at least 3 years of buying experience. This position offers a professional working environment and opportunities for growth.

Qualifications

• Minimum 3+ years Buying experience, preferably with electronic components.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Able to work with minimal supervision.

Responsibilities

• Source, order, and expedite receipt of components for production.
• Negotiate pricing on contracts.
• Maintain and grow supplier relations.
• Review and interpret contracts.

Skills

Buying experience

Attention to detail

Negotiating pricing

Communication skills

Education

High School diploma or equivalent

Post-secondary diploma/degree

Tools

MS Excel

Job description

Overview

OSI Systems companies have a long history of developing innovative solutions to bring a better quality of life to the world. Our OSI Electronics (OSIE) division is a diversified manufacturer of electronic devices and value-added manufacturing services. By delivering regional and personalized support best provided by a smaller company, we strive to build lasting relationships and create close and valued partnerships with our customers. Our singular focus is to help security experts, clinical professionals and high-tech developers solve real-world problems and issues.

PFC Flexible Circuits Ltd, an OSIE Company, is seeking a permanent full-time Buyer who will work closely with the quoting, purchasing, and sales teams to source, order, and expedite receipt of components needed to support production of products at our factories. Will be responsible for performing sales order processing and delivery follow-up. The selected candidate will negotiate pricing on contracts, resolve pricing and product issues. Will expedite, cancel/defer, and ensure purchase orders are aligned to support program and production managers. Will also evaluate suppliers based on capability, performance, and delivery tied into ISO requirements and will work them to improve cost, quality, delivery, and lead time.

Current shift hours are 9:00 AM - 5:30 PM

Responsibilities

The Buyer works with the quoting, purchasing, and sales teams to source, order, and expedite receipt of components needed to support production of products at our factories. Performs sales order processing and delivery follow-up. Ability to negotiate pricing on contracts is a key asset of the individual. This position resolves pricing and product issues. Expedites, cancels/defers, and ensures purchase orders are aligned to support program and production managers. Able to evaluate suppliers based on capability, performance, and delivery tied into ISO requirements. Works with suppliers to improve cost, quality, delivery, and lead time.

• Source components from domestic and overseas vendors.
• Consult with manufacturing and program management to understand demand forecasts in order to schedule materials and review pricing. Negotiate cost reduction via vendor negotiations, alternative sourcing, and supply chain optimization.
• Responsible for purchasing commodity products, chemicals, equipment, and supplies, as well as assessing demand and ensuring inventories are replenished.
• Perform price verification as necessary.
• Maintain and grow supplier relations.
• Review and interpret contracts.
• Handle incoming inquiries and complaints in a prompt and professional manner.
• Work with appropriate parties to resolve nonconformance issues for raw materials, document complaints, supplier investigation, root cause analysis of non-conformance, corrective action reports (CAR).
• Provide excellent customer service using professional communication skills.
• Uphold the company’s core values of Integrity, Innovation, Accountability, and Teamwork.
• Demonstrate behavior consistent with the company’s Code of Ethics and Conduct.
• It is the responsibility of every employee to report to their manager or a member of senior management any quality problems or defects in order for corrective action to be implemented and to avoid recurrence of the problem.
• Duties may be modified or assigned at any time to meet the needs of the business.

Qualifications

• Minimum high School diploma or equivalent required; post-secondary diploma/degree preferred.
• 3+ yrs Buying experience needed; experience with electronic components preferred.
• Ability to coordinate with different departments of the organization.
• Excellent attention to detail.
• Computer literate, intermediate level MS Excel skills.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Experience negotiating favorable pricing desired.
• Able to work with minimal supervision.