Purchaser, Electrical Components

Food Process Solutions Corporation; Richmond; On-site; CAD 60,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

A global leader in food freezing and cooling equipment seeks an experienced Purchaser to join their team. The role involves coordinating purchasing activities, managing supplier relationships, and ensuring timely delivery of parts and materials essential for manufacturing operations. The ideal candidate will have strong electrical engineering knowledge and a background in a manufacturing setting.

Qualifications

• Minimum 2 years of Purchasing experience.
• Ability to work independently and meet deadlines.

Responsibilities

• Work with engineering department to issue purchase orders.
• Confirm delivery schedules and monitor supplier performance.
• Review inventory status and manage safety stock levels.

Skills

Purchasing experience

Electrical engineering knowledge

Technical drawing interpretation

Interpersonal communication

Written communication

Tools

ERP systems (SAP)

Job description

Position Scope

FPS is a global leader in turn-key food freezing and cooling equipment, serving clients across five continents. Due to our rapid expansion, we have an immediate opening for an experienced Purchaser. You will work with an established team of engineers and designers to serve our clients on current and upcoming projects.

Job Responsibilities

• Work closely with the Electrical/ Mechanical Engineering Department and issue PO to suppliers based on information from Engineers
• Confirm delivery schedule with suppliers and update project teams about delivery status
• Monitor supplier delivery performance and alert project teams or production of late shipments
• Review inventory status for raw materials and maintain safety stock level
• Forecast electrical components usage and place bulk forecast orders
• Review quotations for the subcontracting process
• Source for reliable suppliers for production tools and machines
• Contact suppliers for machine maintenance and repairs as required
• Occasionally go out to source and purchase urgent parts
• Perform other duties as required

Required Skills and Qualifications

• Minimum 2 years of Purchasing experience within a manufacturing setting
• Possess electrical engineering knowledge and able to interpret technical drawings
• Work independently and effectively to meet deadlines
• Knowledge of ERP systems such as SAP is preferable
• Demonstrated excellent interpersonal, verbal and written communication skills in English

FPS Food Process Solutions Corporation is an equal opportunity employer, and we thank you for your interest in the position. Only those candidates who match the requirements and are eligible to work in Canada will be contacted / shortlisted.