Vaughan, ON CA
On behalf of our client, we are currently seeking an innovative, results-driven Senior Buyer to join our client's progressive team in Vaughan, ON!
What is in it for you?
Be a part of a dynamic, progressive organization
Above-average compensation package
Great team environment
Be a part of an organization that offers career growth
Participates in sharing purchasing strategies, supporting teamwork, joint learning and development initiatives, and performs technical duties related to the category management for MRO, IT, HR, Facilities/Maintenance, Service, CapEx, and other indirect spend by established policies and guidelines. Full Time Permanent Role Key Responsibilities
· Establish sourcing strategy for the assigned portfolio by managing through detailed analysis of historical & current spend data, combined with sourcing and research of new suppliers.
· Support the bid process by consulting with stakeholders to determine the expectations; preparing bid documents; performing bid analysis, teaming up on the negotiation and preparing the recommendations regarding vendor contracts
· Support negotiation initiatives led by Sourcing Managers, by providing information such as SOW, market intelligence, vendors, risks & ops, cost models and any relevant information to support Sourcing Strategy.
· Support identifying and execute negotiation cost savings initiatives
· Support identifying and executing value analysis and vendor transfer savings opportunities as a cross-functional effort to deliver cost reduction targets and optimize other performance measures such as on-time delivery & lead time on purchased goods and services, without jeopardizing quality, flexibility and supply continuity.
· Participate as an active cross-functional team member, along with Engineering, IT, HR, Supply Chain, Operations, Finance, Quality, R&D, Sales and Marketing and other key functional areas of the business for effective project execution including process optimization.
· Develop supplier relationships to optimize supplier quality and performance, including continuous improvement, innovation, reduction in total cost of ownership to add value. Resolve supplier quality and supplier non-conformance concerns.
· Perform administrative duties such as tracking cost savings initiatives and providing monthly status reports vs. objective targets, and reviewing and ensuring correctness data.
· Act as key contact for inquiries pertaining to area of ownership
Qualifications:
· Completion of college diploma in Supply Chain Management, Business or Accounting
· 3-5 years of experience in related procurement function
· Knowledge of Office 365 and ERP systems
· Strong Microsoft skills, advanced in Excel
· Understanding of the Purchasing process within a Manufacturing environment
· Experience with commodities purchasing, risk management and hedging
· High level of initiative, and strong interpersonal skills.
· Strong negotiation and presentation skills
· Strong analytical skills
ACCU-STAFF has an accommodation process in place and provides accommodations for employees with disabilities. If you require a specific accommodation because of a disability or a medical need, please contact Human Resources so that arrangements can be made for the appropriate accommodations to be in place before you begin your employment. We thank all applicants for their interest; however only those selected for an interview will be notified.
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