Supply Chain Account Manager

Syntronic; Ottawa; On-site; CAD 75,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Syntronic Production Services Canada in Ottawa seeks an experienced purchasing professional to manage raw material sourcing, review MRP outputs, and coordinate with suppliers to confirm price and lead times.

You will purchase materials to support production while adhering to budgets, expedite orders to meet dates, and report on supplier performance. A college degree in business or supply chain is preferred; APICS/PMAC certification is a plus.

Qualifications

• Proven track record in purchasing and supplier management.
• Experience with ERP/MRP systems and MS-Office.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities.
• Excellent communication and teamwork skills.

Responsibilities

• Gather raw material pricing to produce costed bills of material for quotations.
• Review MRP outputs to understand raw material needs and priorities.
• Coordinate with suppliers to confirm price and lead times.
• Purchase materials to support production while adhering to budgets.
• Expedite outstanding orders to meet delivery and production dates.
• Report on supplier performance and other relevant indices.
• Follow and help improve procurement policies and procedures.
• Build effective working relationships to support supply chain operations.
• Perform other duties within the Supply Chain Management function.

Skills

ERP/MRP systems

Analytical thinking

Problem-solving

Interpersonal communication

Prioritization

Team collaboration

Supply chain knowledge

5+ years purchasing

Education

College Diploma or bachelor’s degree in business or supply chain management

APICS/PMAC certification is an asset

Tools

MS-Excel

Job description

Syntronic Production Services Canada is an Electronic Manufacturing Services provider located in Ottawa’s west end. Committed to our customers’ success, we understand that our people are our greatest asset, and we are always on the lookout for great talent.

What you will do

• Gather raw material pricing information to produce costed bills of material in support of customer quotations.
• Actively review MRP outputs to understand raw material supply needs.
• Work with suppliers to confirm product price and lead time.
• Purchase raw materials in support of the production schedule while adhering to material budget requirements.
• Actively monitor and expedite outstanding purchase orders to ensure delivery dates and production schedules are being met.
• Gather data and report on supplier performance, and other relevant performance indices.
• Adhere to company and departmental policies and procedures and, if necessary, contribute to their improvement to promote better business practices.
• Proactively build effective working relations with your peers to support optimal supply chain operations.
• Perform other occasional assignments in the spirit and purpose of the role and within the scope of the Supply Chain Management function.

What you will need

• Profound understanding of ERP/MRP systems.
• Proficiency in MS-Excel and other MS-Office software.
• Excellent organizational, analytical, and problem-solving skills.
• Strong interpersonal skills including the ability to work collaboratively and effectively communicate, both internally and externally.
• Ability to organize and prioritize workload, ensuring key milestones and regular deadlines are achieved.
• 5+ years in a purchasing or similar role. Consideration may be given to recent graduates of a Supply Chain Management, or similar, post-secondary academic curriculum.
• Prototype/NPI and low volume manufacturing experience is an asset.
• College Diploma or bachelor’s degree in business or supply chain management is considered an asset.
• APICS, PMAC or other Purchasing/Supply Chain qualification/certification is an asset.

$75,000 - $90,000 a year

$75000- $90000

This posting is for an active vacancy

We offer competitive salaries, a dynamic working environment, the potential for professional growth and career development, as well as a comprehensive benefits package.

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