Buyer / Purchaser Job
Job Description
Buyer / Purchaser Job – The Buyer / Purchaser reports to the Materials Manager and will be responsible for the day to day purchasing of materials for the production of trailers and the consumables required by the various departments.
Buyer / Purchaser Job
Main Responsibilities
Purchase materials for specific work orders and stock based on the Material Planning Report
Purchase consumables (e.g., Shop tools, fasteners, hand soap)
Purchase of subcontracted services (e.g., Heat treating) and maintenance services
Monitor late deliveries and backorders and inform Production & Production Planning of any delays
Maintain material costs in our ERP system from vendor quotations
Administer and document the return of goods not required to vendors
Creation and implementation of freight reduction strategies
Assist Parts & Service staff with material quotations for their customers
Assist Materials Manager in achieving annual departmental goals
Assist Materials Manager in achieving monthly departmental scorecard goals
Adhere to all Safety regulations set forth by Aspen’s safety program
Secondary Responsibilities
Liaise with vendors and subcontractors to ensure price, quality and delivery expectations are being met
Build and foster excellent communications with fellow employees
Identify trends on inventory & parts supply and communicate to the Materials Manager
Adjusting system accordingly based on current data. (e.g., Change min/max/safety stock/order point in the ERP system
Facilitate problem solving and process improvement work internally
Development and updating our standard operating procedure documents relating to Material Planning
Attributes and Skills
Strong attention to detail
Solid organizational capabilities and ability to complete tasks
Able to work autonomously and uses good decision-making practices
Problem solving ability in a customer focused environment where your customer may be internal or external
Possess the ability to find quick solutions to unplanned changes and use creativity to resolve supply problems when they occur
Organizational and planning skills, experience managing equally important and competing priorities
Excellent written and verbal communication skills
Intermediate computer literacy with Microsoft Office (Excel, Windows, Visio, Outlook) and an ERP (Enterprise Resource Planning) software system
The ability to read and understand engineered drawings
Able to maintain a professional and calm demeanor in challenging situations
Able to identify procedure and process improvements and advise the appropriate stakeholders
Qualifications
Minimum of two years’ experience purchasing in a manufacturing environment
Experience with an ERP or database system. Experience with the system we use (Visual Manufacturing from Infor) would be a bonus
Basic knowledge of Supply Chain and Accounting processes
Experience communicating with various personality types and various levels of urgency and able to adjust personal style accordingly
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Inventory Officer Job at Hazon Holdings
A recognized professional designation is an asset but not required
Working Conditions
Typical indoor office environment with windows
Offices with equipment noise and frequent interruptions
Regular fast pace or work with tight deadlines
A medium stress environment due to timelines
Shift Availability
Days – Monday – Friday 8:00am – 4:30pm
Benefits
Competitive Wages
Extended Health Care & Dental Benefits
AD&D, Life and STD Disability Benefits
Employee and Family Assistance Program (EFAP)
Great work life balance
Year-round work
Stable career with opportunity for advancement
Family environment and company culture
