New Product Introduction Buyer

Mier Human Capital; Georgetown; On-site; CAD 80,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in the Halton Region is seeking an NPI Buyer to facilitate procurement activities and manage supplier relationships. This permanent position requires strong organizational skills and a comprehensive understanding of supply chain management, aiming to ensure timely project delivery and cost efficiency. The ideal candidate will have a minimum of 5 years of experience in a manufacturing environment, excellent communication skills, and relevant educational qualifications.

Qualifications

• Min 5+ years of relevant experience in procurement and supply chain management.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel required.
• In-depth knowledge of Government contractor purchasing requirements.

Responsibilities

• Liaise between the company and suppliers to ensure alignment on requirements.
• Create and maintain purchase orders according to project timelines.
• Analyze supplier quotes and make award decisions.

Skills

Organization

Communication

Problem Solving

Education

Post-secondary education in Supply Chain Management

Professional APICS and/or ASCM certification

Tools

ERP systems

MRP systems

Microsoft Office Suite

Microsoft Excel

Job description

Mier Recruitment is hiring!

Job Title: NPI Buyer

Location: Halton Region, ON

Job Type: Permanent

Salary: $80,000-$90,000/year

Our client in Halton Region, ON is actively looking for a NPI Buyer to join their team.

Job Description:

• Serve as the primary liaison between company and suppliers, ensuring clear communication and alignment on requirements and expectations.
• Create, issue, and maintain purchase orders in accordance with project timelines and company policies.
• Gather necessary documentation and send out RFQs (Requests for Quotation) to suppliers for NPI materials and components.
• Analyze supplier quotes based on cost, lead time, and quality, and make award decisions in collaboration with internal stakeholders.
• Collaborate with Accounts Payable to investigate and resolve invoice discrepancies in a timely manner.
• Promptly escalate supplier-related issues that may impact delivery, quality, or cost
• Provide support to internal teams by addressing procurement-related questions and resolving material availability concerns.
• Perform additional tasks and responsibilities as assigned to support the success of NPI programs and supply chain operations.
• Work closely with the Program Manager to ensure NPI projects are delivered on time and within budget.
• Leads annual strategic account negotiations and identifies opportunities to consolidate supplier and/or distributor spend, driving cost savings and improving procurement efficiency.

Qualifications:

• Post-secondary education in Supply Chain Management, Purchasing or equivalent with a relevant experience in procurement and supply chain management in a large-scale manufacturing environment
• Professional APICS and/or ASCM certification an asset
• Post-secondary education in Supply Chain Management, Purchasing or equivalent with a minimum 5+ years of relevant experience in procurement and supply chain management in a large-scale manufacturing environment
• Professional APICS and/or ASCM certification an asset
• Working experience with ERP and/or MRP systems.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite, proficiency in Microsoft Excel required.
• Working knowledge of item attributes and their effects on MRP messages
• Ability to present possible solutions when notifying management of an issue.
• Excellent organizational skills
• In-depth knowledge/understanding of Government contractor purchasing requirements.
• Must possess excellent written and verbal communication skills with ability to communicate with all levels of the organization.
• Ability to build and maintain positive working relationships
• Must be able to meet CGP requirements.

If you meet the above qualifications, please submit your resume. Please note that while we appreciate all applications, only those being considered will be contacted.