Buyer

S&C Electric; Eastern Ontario; On-site; CAD 50,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a forward-thinking company dedicated to electric power solutions! As a Buyer, you'll ensure production teams have the materials they need, collaborating across functions to optimize procurement strategies. With over a century of innovation, this company values integrity and offers a competitive compensation package, including a bonus plan and flexible benefits. You'll thrive in a supportive environment that promotes growth and celebrates milestones. If you're ready to make a difference and be part of a dynamic team, this opportunity is for you!

Benefits

Competitive Compensation

Bonus Plan

Pension Plan

Flexible Benefit Options

Paid Holiday Shutdown

Summer Hours

Seniority Recognition Program

Employee Assistance Program

Access to Internal Learning Platform

Qualifications

• 2-3 years experience in purchasing or related role in manufacturing.
• Strong understanding of procurement processes and supplier management.

Responsibilities

• Ensure timely and cost-effective supply of materials for production.
• Collaborate with teams to track purchases and monitor vendor quality.

Skills

Negotiation Skills

Analytical Skills

Communication Skills

Organizational Skills

Collaboration Skills

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Business

Supply Chain Management

Equivalent Experience

Tools

Supplier Management Platforms

Data Analytics Tools

Microsoft Office (Excel, Teams, Outlook, PowerPoint)

Job description

Do you want to be a part of a global team whose mission is to be the leading specialist in electric power switching, protection, and control by creating innovative solutions that are easily applied and provide the best long-term value? We help companies like Bruce Power, Toronto Hydro, Hydro Quebec, and many others keep the lights on for their customers.

We design, manufacture, provide post-sales support and everything in between. Our business is fostered around our core values of personal integrity, respect for people, commitment to excellence and responsible stewardship. We are happy to share that we are a landfill-free company. We take our commitment to our Team Members, Customers, and the environment seriously.

The Buyer is responsible for ensuring that production teams receive the supplies and materials they require in a timely and cost-effective manner. This role collaborates with leadership, production, and non-production teams to understand production material needs and adjust procurement scheduling accordingly while adhering to function standards and S&C Policies & Procedures.

Duties & Responsibilities

• Understand a specific set of commodities required for certain production lines and work with suppliers to acquire the needed materials in a timely and cost-efficient manner.
• Dynamically evaluate purchase recommendations and analyze cost and lead time to determine the appropriate supplier to fill the need.
• Make adjustments to decisions based on supplier performance and constantly changing business needs.
• Collaborate cross-functionally with both production and non-production teams to ensure that materials and production supplies are provided in a timely manner.
• Track purchases, monitor vendor quality, and maintain records of supplier performance and information.
• Provide recommendations to internal teams, considering business needs and supplier abilities, to determine the next steps needed to acquire essential commodities.
• Act as the primary point of contact with suppliers, working closely with them to address timing and quality issues.
• Work with the Global Sourcing team to identify new suppliers and coordinate details of new purchase process setups with them.
• Analyze production scheduling data and information from suppliers to track key metrics, such as expense saving, past dues, dual sourcing, and inventory reductions. Escalate issues to leaders as they arise.
• Develop and implement plans to reduce inventory levels while meeting production demands.
• Participate in A3 problem-solving activities as needed.
• Monitor industry trends and regulatory changes that may impact the availability or cost of materials, proactively recommending changes to procurement strategies as needed.
• Other responsibilities as assigned.

Minimum Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Business, Supply Chain Management, a related field, or equivalent experience.
• 2-3 years of demonstrated experience working in purchasing or a related role in the manufacturing industry.
• Good understanding of procurement processes, including requisitioning, purchasing, and supplier management.
• Some knowledge of supply chain management principles, including inventory management, demand forecasting, and logistics.
• Familiarity with relevant industry regulations, compliance standards, and ethical sourcing practices.
• Good negotiation skills with the ability to understand business priorities and pursue beneficial outcomes in discussions with suppliers.
• Good communication and interpersonal skills to collaborate with internal departments and external vendors.
• Strong organizational and multitasking skills with the ability to coordinate and prioritize multiple tasks in a fast-paced environment.
• Ability to collaborate effectively with cross-functional teams and stakeholders to achieve common goals.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Strong attention to detail and ability to complete activities with accuracy.
• Good analytical skills with the ability to understand information and make decisions based on analysis.
• Must have some experience working with supplier management platforms and data analytics tools.
• Highly proficient in Microsoft Office applications, including Excel (Advanced), Teams, Outlook, PowerPoint, etc.
• SCMA or APICS certification or higher is an asset.
• Demonstrated experience working in the electrical manufacturing industry is an asset.

Physical Effort: Normal or frequent minor physical effort required for the day-to-day activity in the workplace. May involve standing, sitting, walking, climbing stairs and lifting/moving/using objects or equipment up to 20lbs.

Work Arrangement: Onsite

Why Work for S&C Electric Canada Ltd

Celebrating a Century of Innovation. S&C has been around for over 100 years, and we help companies keep the lights on for their customers. Integrity, enthusiasm, sustained energy. These are the traits that S&C has always looked for and found when seeking people to join our team. S&C offers a competitive package of pay and benefits, including:

• Competitive compensation and Bonus Plan.
• Pension Plan.
• Flexible Benefit Options, medical 100% paid by S&C.
• Paid Holiday Shutdown.
• Summer Hours.
• Seniority Recognition Program.
• Employee Assistance Program.
• A safe and fun working environment where we celebrate our milestones.
• Access to Spark LMS, our internal learning platform which gives you an opportunity to learn new skills and improve on the ones you already have.

These are just some of the other reasons why S&C is a great place to work. We are a large team who believes in providing growth opportunities to our team members. The career possibilities at S&C are endless. Do we still have your attention? If so, click on the link to submit your application and join our team today!

S&C Electric Canada Ltd. is an equal opportunity employer.

In accordance with the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act, 2005 and the Ontario Human Rights Code, S&C Electric Canada Ltd. will provide accommodations throughout the recruitment, selection and/or assessment process to applicants with disabilities. If selected to participate in the recruitment, selection and/or assessment process, please inform S&C Electric Canada Ltd.’s Human Resources staff of the nature of any accommodation(s) that you may require in respect of any materials or processes used to ensure your equal participation.