Buyer 2 - Nice Canada

Nortek Control; Dorval; On-site; CAD 55,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A prominent multinational company is seeking a Buyer 2 to join their procurement team in Dorval, Quebec. The Buyer 2 will be responsible for sourcing and purchasing materials needed for manufacturing operations, ensuring quality and cost-efficiency, and working cross-functionally. Ideal candidates will have 3-5 years of procurement experience, proficiency in ERP systems, and strong communication skills. This position offers a salary range of CAD 55,000 to CAD 70,000, depending on experience, along with a collaborative work environment focused on innovation and growth.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 3-5 years of experience in Procurement.
• Experience using Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) system.
• Technical understanding of engineering drawings/BOMs.

Responsibilities

• Responsible for sourcing, negotiating, and purchasing materials.
• Issues and manages purchase orders ensuring timely delivery.
• Maintains master data integrity in ERP system.

Skills

Attention to detail

Strong communication skills

Multi-tasking

Education

3-5 years experience in Procurement

Tools

ERP system

MS Word

Excel

PowerPoint

Job description

Embrace a career with purpose at Nice Groupe Canada, a subsidiary of Nice S.p.A., an Italian multinational leader in Home and Building Automation. Guided by our vision of creating A World Without Barriers, we develop cutting-edge solutions for smart home control, security, door and gate automation, access control, and more to achieve our mission of Simplifying Everyday Movements.

Headquartered in Carlsbad, CA, with several R&D and manufacturing centers and offices throughout the region, Nice is committed to innovation that enhances everyday life. Our team thrives in an environment that fosters continuous learning and professional growth where you’ll collaborate with talented and dynamic individuals every day to create groundbreaking solutions. And, as a global leader, we offer award-winning sales and marketing programs, technical support, and CEU training to the industry’s top partners.

Our commitment extends beyond technology development; we also proudly support the Gary Sinise Foundation R.I.S.E. program, helping wounded veterans and their families through specially adapted smart homes. A philanthropic endeavor that truly embodies our corporate mission.

Summary: The Buyer 2 is responsible for sourcing, negotiating, and purchasing materials to support manufacturing operations. This role works cross- functionally with AP, engineering, production, receiving, etc. to achieve shared organizational goals. Monitors the cost and schedule of released Purchase Orders to assure highest quality at best value while maintaining ERP data.

Salary range:$55,000 to $70,000 CAD, depending on experience.

Primary Responsibilities:

• Understands and executes end-to-end procurement process efficiently, including evaluating purchasing requisitions, attaining quotes, considering bids, making awards, and resolving payment issues
• Issues and manages purchase orders, ensuring timely delivery and adherence to specifications
• Maintains master data integrity in ERP system; including supplier information and purchase order accuracy, lead times, and delivery dates
• Initiates cost reductions and cost targets of assigned materials
• Monitors inventory levels and coordinate with planning to prevent shortages or excess
• Resolves issues related to delivery delays, quality discrepancies, and invoice variances
• Initiates and facilitates process improvements initiatives as assigned
• Creates and maintains work instructions as assigned
• Follows established standard practices and procedures in analyzing situations or data from which answers can be readily obtained
• Builds stable working relationships with internal and external stakeholders
• Understands, supports, and executes all work according to the established procedures of the organization
• Recognizes and understands escalation procedures
• Project based assignments as requested

Qualifications:

• A minimum of 3-5 years of experience in Procurement
• Experience using Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) system
• Technical understanding of engineering drawings / BOMs

Knowledge Skills, and Abilities:

• Valid driver’s license and access to a reliable vehicle
• Willingness to occasionally pick up parts or materials from local vendor
• Ability to use MS Word, Excel, PowerPoint, ERP, and e-mail systems
• Self-starter who is willing to learn and grow in procurement profession area
• Strong attention to detail
• Positive attitude, self-motivated and eager to succeed
• Proven ability to multi-task, set project priorities, goals and objectives for self
• Strong communication skills with internal teams and external suppliers

Physical Requirements:

• Essential functions of this job require the following minimal physical demands. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable the individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
• Required to sit, talk, or hear; frequently required to use hands to grip or feel; and occasionally required to stand, walk, reach with hands and arms, stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl
• Vision and depth perception suitable for use of utilizing a computer, printer, phone, and keyboard
• Manual dexterity suitable for use of utilizing a computer
• Sufficient personal mobility and physical reflexes which permits the employee to work in an office setting
• Ability to walk and/or climb 5% of the time comfortably, with or without reasonable accommodation
• Ability to sit at a computer for 90% of the time comfortably, with or without reasonable accommodation
• Light to moderate lifting

Working Conditions:

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• Must be comfortable working in an office environment to include moderate noise levels
• The working area is primarily in an open office setting with reasonable lighting and controlled temperatures.
• Occasional local travel to pick up parts or materials from vendors; valid driver’s license and access to a personal vehicle are preferred

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Disclaimer:

The above statements reflect the general details considered necessary to decide the principal functions of the job identified and shall not be construed as a detailed description of all work requirements that may be inherent in the job. Job incumbents are expected to perform other duties necessary for the effective operation of the position, department, or the business.