Junior Buyer

Multimatic; Newmarket; On-site; CAD 43,000 - 64,000; Full time

Job summary

Multimatic in Ontario, Canada is seeking a Purchasing professional to review requisitions, enter orders in SAP, and manage vendor bids and performance. You will support budget-driven procedures, identify cost-saving opportunities, and administer purchasing databases while ensuring compliance with regulatory standards.

The role emphasizes collaboration across departments and adherence to safety and quality systems.

Qualifications

• A college diploma in purchasing or materials management.
• Actively working towards a Purchasing designation (SCMP or equivalent).
• 1-2 years of experience in the manufacturing industry.
• Basic computer skills including word processing, spreadsheets, and MRP concepts.
• Excellent people skills to enable amicable vendor and interdepartmental relationships within the purchasing department.
• Excellent communication skills in regards to written reports, and telephone manners.
• Strong problems solving techniques and abilities.

Responsibilities

• Review requisitions and enter into the SAP system to generate purchase orders.
• Contact vendors and evaluate the bids offered by suppliers.
• Aid with various purchasing procedures to support the budget.
• Evaluate cost saving opportunities.
• Support implementation of cost saving initiatives and opportunities.
• Administer and manage Purchasing Databases/Systems (i.e. Document Control and File Structure, Supplier Performance, Supplier Surveys).
• Monitor and record vendor performance against price, delivery and quality standards; maintain profitability.
• Issue purchase orders as required subject to authorization.
• Advise other departments on pricing, delivery and materials changes.
• Ensure compliance with company and government regulations; uphold ethics.
• Follow all procedures; perform other duties as assigned.
• Abide by OHSA and ISO/IATF standards; participate in Kaizen activities.

Skills

People skills

Communication

Problem solving

Education

College diploma in purchasing or materials management

Tools

MRP concepts

Word processing

Spreadsheets

Job description

Key Responsibilities:

• Review requisitions and enter into the SAP system to generate purchase orders.
• Contact vendors and evaluate the bids offered by suppliers.
• Aid with various purchasing procedures to support the budget.
• Evaluate cost saving opportunities.
• Support implementation of cost saving initiatives and opportunities.
• Administer and manage Purchasing Databases/Systems (i.e. Document Control and File Structure, Supplier Performance, Supplier Surveys, etc).
• Monitor and record vendor performance against agreed upon price, delivery, and quality standards and industry pricing to maintain the best possible overall profitability for the company.
• Issue purchase orders as required subject to the authorization of the Supply Chain Manager, AGM - Commercial or General Manager.
• Advise other departments on pricing or price changes, product delivery, new or improved materials or methods that may improve or be incorporated into company products, material restrictions and correct Purchasing or Materials Control Procedures required to accomplish their own projects.
• Review all purchasing transactions to ensure compliance of the company and government regulations as well as good moral values and business ethics.
• Follow all departmental and general procedures where applicable.
• Perform other duties as assigned by the General Manager and/or Department Manager.
• Abide by all company safety rules, responsibilities, policies, and procedures including the legislative requirements of the OHSA.
• Work in compliance and conform to the Environment and ISO 14001 and IATF 16949 standards.
• Adopt and practice Kaizen principles; participate in Kaizen and GEAR activities.

Basic Requirements:

• A college diploma in the area of purchasing or materials management.
• Actively working towards a Purchasing designation (SCMP or equivalent).
• 1-2 years of experience in the manufacturing industry.
• Basic computer skills including word processing, spreadsheets, and MRP concepts.
• Excellent people skills to enable amicable vendor and interdepartmental relationships within the purchasing department.
• Excellent communication skills in regards to written reports, and telephone manners.
• Strong problems solving techniques and abilities.

This job posting is for an existing vacancy. The total cash compensation range for this position is expected to be:

$42,640.00 - $63,627.20

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As part of our commitment to ensuring our employment practices are fair, accessible, and inclusive of persons with disabilities, recruitment-related accommodations for disabilities, are available upon request throughout the recruitment and assessment process for applicants with disabilities.