Buyer III

Excelitas Technologies Corp.; Mississauga; On-site; CAD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Excelitas Technologies Corp. in Mississauga, Ontario, seeks a Production Buyer III to purchase materials for uninterrupted production based on forecasts and firm orders.

You will manage supplier qualification, onboard new suppliers, and drive cost savings while maintaining ERP delivery schedules. This role supports NPI programs by sourcing and placing purchase orders, tracks quotes, and collaborates with cross-functional teams to optimize BOMs.

Qualifications

• Post-secondary education in a business-related discipline.
• Certified by (or enrolment in) Professional Purchasing Certification Program / member of ASCM.
• Good working knowledge of Microsoft Office products (Excel - Pivot, V-Lookups).
• Excellent English verbal and written skills for professional business communication.
• Ability to work with a diverse workforce in a team environment.
• Experience in ISO9001, 14001, 13485 and/or FDA QSR environments is an asset.

Responsibilities

• Obtain quotes for production quantities, validate, recommend best option, and set up parts in ERP.
• Maintain parts to be obsolete due to redesign and track order statuses to ensure on-time delivery.
• Participate in supplier qualification and onboarding of new suppliers; drive cost savings.
• Support New Product Introduction (NPI) by sourcing, quoting and placing purchase orders.
• Own delivery schedules and investigate and resolve BOM cost and sourcing opportunities.

Skills

Procurement

ERP/MRP

MS Office

English communication

Teamwork

Education

Post-secondary education in business

Tools

Excel (Pivot, VLOOKUP)

Job description

ENABLE your future through light.

Excelitas is a global technology leader with more than 7,500 employees, focused on delivering market-driven solutions to fulfill the illumination, optical, detection and imaging needs of OEMs and end-users across the biomedical, semiconductor, industrial, consumer products, scientific, security, defense and aerospace sectors.

ENGAGE with us today and make your contribution to the future! Join the team that leading technology companies turn to for cutting-edge photonic innovation. At Excelitas Technologies you are how we EXCEL.

Our facility in Mississauga, Ontario has key positions in Sales, Marketing, Research & Development, Engineering, Manufacturing, Customer Support and other disciplines. Operating since 1984, this site specializes in the design, development, manufacturing and marketing of a broad portfolio of innovative LED and Lamp technology. The Toronto facility serves a variety of markets such as electronics, optoelectronics, digital printing, general assembly, coatings, and medical device manufacturing, as well as endoscopy, bioscience research, microscopy and instrumentation.

The Mississauga facility is an FDA registered Contract Medical Device Manufacturer.

We are presently seeking a Production Buyer III who will be responsible for purchasing materials in a timely manner to ensure uninterrupted production flow based on forecast requirements and firm sales orders. To be part of the supplier selection and approval team when new or replacement services or suppliers are required. He/She is performance driven and has a historic track record of high achievement.

Requirements

• Obtain quotes for production quantities, validate, recommend/choose best option, set up parts in system once released and proceed to purchase.
• Maintain parts that are to become obsolete due to redesign.
• Obtain all quotes/parts required for special requirements.
• Track order statuses to ensure on-time delivery.
• Participate in supplier qualification process for new suppliers.
• Ensure delivery of goods to preset requirement dates through continuous review of purchase orders status from assigned suppliers. Maintain delivery schedules (required and promised dates) within ERP
• Expedite and/or update the delivery status on other purchase orders as required.
• Monitor manufacturing stock levels and arrange for product release from established blanket purchase orders as required.
• Ensure prompt delivery of goods through follow-up with transportation companies and customs brokers.
• Investigate inventory, purchasing and other related discrepancies when necessary.
• Participate in physical inventory counts as required. Assist in the investigation of cycle count discrepancies.
• Adjust inventory management and other system parameters as required to meet inventory supply levels.
• Review released BOM’s for cost reductions and resourcing opportunities
• Support New Product Introduction Programs (NPI) by sourcing, quoting and placing purchase orders to support program requirements.
• Onboard suppliers via established processes.
• Drive cost savings opportunities within assigned commodities.
• Participate in Excelitas Operating System (EOS) activities i.e.) Lean Events, A3, VSM, etc.
• Take ownership of invoice discrepancies for assigned commodities.
• Own Q-Hold cage actions for assigned commodities.
• Other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

• Post-secondary education in a business-related discipline
• Certified by (or enrolment in) Professional Purchasing Certification Program / member of Association of Supply Chain Management (ASCM)
• Good working knowledge of Microsoft Office products (Excel - Pivot, V-Look ups)
• Excellent English verbal and written skills for professional business format report writing, documentation, etc.
• Ability to work with a diverse workforce in a team environment
• Openness and willingness to embrace new technological platforms
• Experience working in an ISO9001, 14001, 13485 certified, and/or FDA QSR compliant environment is an asset

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