Senior Buyer

Atlas Copco Holding GmbH; Burlington; On-site; CAD 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Culture of trust and accountability

Lifelong learning and career growth

Innovation powered by people

Comprehensive compensation and benfits

Health and well-being

Job summary

CPC Pumps International Inc. in Burlington, Canada is seeking a Senior Buyer to procure parts and components for production, develop a network of vendors, and negotiate terms to secure quality and cost efficiency.

You will drive on-time delivery improvements, track KPIs, and support sustainability and supplier qualification processes within the CPC Pumps supply chain. Travel to supplier sites may be required. We offer a culture of trust, opportunities for growth, and competitive compensation.

Qualifications

• Enthusiastic and result-driven procurement professional.
• Team player who works with others to resolve problems quickly.
• Well-organized and self-motivated.
• Excellent analytical and critical thinking skills.
• High energy with strong motivation in a fast-paced environment.
• Understand and communicate forward thinking initiatives creating positive change.
• Comfortable with ERP software.
• Good understanding of Microsoft Office applications (Excel, Word, Outlook, PowerPoint).
• Ability to read blueprints is an asset.
• Occasional travel to visit suppliers may be required.

Responsibilities

• Procure parts and components for production needs according to plan and forecast.
• Develop and maintain a vendor network meeting quality standards.
• Negotiate prices and terms with vendors; assist in MSAs and PSA agreements.
• Communicate information to internal stakeholders for projects, budgets and planning.
• Drive on-time delivery improvements and cost-saving initiatives.
• Generate KPI reports with current tools and data.
• Lead continuous improvement within supply chain with leaders across units.
• Support supplier qualification and evaluation processes.
• Contribute to sustainability efforts within CPC Pumps' supply chain.
• Produce cast components per drawings and specifications; ensure tolerance requirements.
• Develop and maintain casting processes (molding, melting, etc.).
• Ensure tooling design aligns with quality expectations.
• Support manufacturability assessments with engineering teams.

Skills

Procurement passion

Team player

Organized

Analytical

High energy

Forward thinking

ERP software

MS Office

Blueprint reading

Travel readiness

Tools

ERP software

MS Office

Job description

CPC Pumps is looking for a talented professional to join our team to fill an existing vacancy in the role of Senior Buyer.

Purpose

The Senior Buyer will be responsible for selecting and developing vendors/suppliers based on quality, price, logistics, capacity and performance, negotiating price and terms with suppliers and actively looking for ways to reduce costs while securing the best parts and services for the assembly of our products.

Duties and Responsibilities

• Procure parts and components for production needs in accordance with production plan and forecast
• Develop and maintain a strong network of vendors who can deliver services, material and components that comply with the Company’s quality standards
• Negotiate prices and terms with vendors and when appropriate assist in binding Master Service Agreements (MSA’s) and Partner Supplier Agreements (PSA’S)
• Communicate relevant information to your internal stakeholders and support them in their projects, budgets and planning
• Create and drive solutions to improve the on-time-delivery (OTD) and Cost Saving initiatives
• Accurately communicate, understand and generate KPI’s with current and up to date tools
• Generate continuous improvements within in Supply Chain collaborating with all business unit Leaders, utilizing policies and procedures
• Assist in organizing and supporting Partners in compliance with our Supplier Qualification and Evaluation Process
• Provide feedback and work with the Stakeholders supporting sustainability within CPC and our Supply Chain Team
• Produce cast components (e.g., sand, foam, continuous, investment castings) according to engineering drawings, specifications, and tolerance requirements.
• Develop and maintain casting processes such as molding, core making, melting, pouring, heat treatment, and machining.
• Ensure tooling design and development aligns with dimensional and quality expectations.
• Support manufacturability assessments (DFM) with engineering teams.

Senior Buyer

CPC Pumps is looking for a talented professional to join our team to fill an existing vacancy in the role of Senior Buyer.

Purpose

The Senior Buyer will be responsible for selecting and developing vendors/suppliers based on quality, price, logistics, capacity and performance, negotiating price and terms with suppliers and actively looking for ways to reduce costs while securing the best parts and services for the assembly of our products.

Duties and Responsibilities

• Procure parts and components for production needs in accordance with production plan and forecast
• Develop and maintain a strong network of vendors who can deliver services, material and components that comply with the Company’s quality standards
• Negotiate prices and terms with vendors and when appropriate assist in binding Master Service Agreements (MSA’s) and Partner Supplier Agreements (PSA’S)
• Communicate relevant information to your internal stakeholders and support them in their projects, budgets and planning
• Create and drive solutions to improve the on-time-delivery (OTD) and Cost Saving initiatives
• Accurately communicate, understand and generate KPI’s with current and up to date tools
• Generate continuous improvements within in Supply Chain collaborating with all business unit Leaders, utilizing policies and procedures
• Assist in organizing and supporting Partners in compliance with our Supplier Qualification and Evaluation Process
• Provide feedback and work with the Stakeholders supporting sustainability within CPC and our Supply Chain Team
• Produce cast components (e.g., sand, foam, continuous, investment castings) according to engineering drawings, specifications, and tolerance requirements.
• Develop and maintain casting processes such as molding, core making, melting, pouring, heat treatment, and machining.
• Ensure tooling design and development aligns with dimensional and quality expectations.
• Support manufacturability assessments (DFM) with engineering teams.

To succeed, you will need

Qualification Requirements

• Enthusiastic and result-driven professional with a passion for procurement
• Team player who works with others to resolve problems quickly
• Well-organized and self-motivated
• Excellent analytical and critical thinking skills
• High energy with exciting motivation, comfortable in a fast-paced environment
• Understand and communicate forward thinking initiatives creating a positive change-oriented environment
• Comfortable with ERP software
• Good understanding of Microsoft Office applications (Excel, Word, Outlook, PowerPoint)
• Ability to read blueprints is an asset
• Occasional travel to visit existing or potential suppliers may be required

Education and/or Experience

• 2 to 5 years of purchasing experience
• Experience purchasing raw materials, purchased components in a manufacturing environment
• Pumps and Compressors experience is an asset

• Understanding of metal casting processes (sand and investment) and materials (ASTM) is an asset
• Understanding of MSA’s and PSA’s is an asset

Physical Demands

• Office environment involves sedentary work with repetitive motion of the wrists, hands, and/or fingers
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment where problems occur and volumes are heavy
• Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential job functions

Work Environment

• Must be aware of and comply with all relevant safety policy and procedures
• Occasional travel includes visits to vendors

CPC Pumps International Inc. is an equal opportunity employer committed to diversity, inclusion, and accessibility. We welcome applications from all qualified individuals. The hiring process may use AI tools to assist with candidate screening and assessment. If contacted for an interview, please inform us of any accommodation that you may require during the hiring process.

We thank all applicants for their interest. Only candidates selected to advance in the hiring process will be contacted.

In return, we offer

• Culture of trust and accountability
• Lifelong learning and career growth
• Innovation powered by people
• Comprehensive compensation and benefits
• Health and well-being

The expected compensation range for this position is $80,000 to $100,000 CAD per year. The final compensation may vary due to factors such as job-related knowledge, skills, and experience. If your qualifications differ from those listed above, the scope of work and final compensation may be different.

Job location

This role requires you to work on-site at our office in Burlington, Canada. You will be part of a dynamic team and enjoy the benefits of face-to-face collaboration.

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• Functional Area: Supply Chain/Logistics
• On-site/remote: Sur place
• Brand: CPC Pumps
• Company Name: CPC Pumps International Inc