Purchaser - Amico Source

Amico Corporation; Richmond Hill; On-site; CAD 50,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a motivated Purchasing Agent to join their dynamic team. This role involves processing requisitions, managing supplier relationships, and negotiating to ensure the best quality products at competitive prices. You will play a crucial part in liaising with cross-functional teams to meet production requirements efficiently. If you have a background in purchasing, particularly in manufacturing, and possess strong negotiation and communication skills, this opportunity is perfect for you. Join a company dedicated to personal career growth and contribute to impactful projects in the medical equipment sector.

Qualifications

• 2-3 years of purchasing experience in a manufacturing background.
• Excellent verbal and communication skills required.

Responsibilities

• Process requisitions and purchase orders, managing supplier relationships.
• Negotiate with suppliers to purchase quality products at the best price.

Skills

Purchasing Experience

Negotiation Skills

Communication Skills

Attention to Detail

Ability to Multitask

Organizational Skills

Ability to Work Independently

Ability to Work in a Team

Mandarin Speaking

Education

Formal College or University Education

Tools

Spire

Computer Skills

Job description

Purchaser – Amico Source
Richmond Hill, ON

Would you like to work for a global company that is dedicated to personal career growth? Amico Corporation is a leading manufacturer of Medical Equipment with 9 manufacturing facilities employing over 1100 people across North America.
We are currently seeking a purchasing agent for our Source division!
Responsibilities:

1. Process requisitions and purchase orders
2. Initiate and follow up with RFQ and POs with suppliers
3. Expediting overdue orders and rush requests
4. Building relationships with suppliers
5. Review MRP (inventory) replenishment
6. Manage allocation of job-specific materials purchased in the event of production schedule date changes
7. Liaise with cross functional teams such as suppliers, production, shipping and customer service to ensure goods are available to meet production requirements on time
8. Negotiate with suppliers to purchase quality products at the best price possible
9. Handle NCRs with suppliers
10. Maintain up to date information on production schedule for cross functional teams to reference
11. Attend regular team meetings and participate in meetings with suppliers as needed
12. Other duties as required

Experience and Education Requirements:

1. 2-3 years of purchasing experience preferable in a manufacturing background
2. Knowledge in medical air and vacuum systems an asset
3. Able to read simple manufacturing or technical drawings an asset
4. Highly organized, creative and self-motivated
5. Excellent verbal and communication skills
6. Able to work independently and in team environment
7. Spire experience an asset
8. Computer skills
9. Attention to detail
10. Negotiation skills
11. Working in fast paced environment
12. Able to multitask
13. Mandarin speaking is an asset
14. Formal college or university education
15. Follow company policies and procedures

*Only selected candidates will be contacted.