Buyer

at  McCloskey International Ltd

BACKGROUND:

McCloskey International Limited is a world leader in the design and manufacture of innovative crushing, screening, washing, shredding and conveying equipment used in the construction, recycling, landscaping, aggregate and environmental industry sectors.

SPECIFIC ACCOUNTABILITIES:

• Selects vendors, places orders, and may arrange for a service contract.
• Enter all purchase orders, items, and releases into the ERP system.
• Oversees/performs cycle counts and inventory accuracy.
• Maintain purchased records such as items or services purchased and cost for the purpose of ensuring the availability of documentation.
• Inspect products received for quality and quantity with adherence to specifications and ensure requisitions stock to replenish inventory.
• Maintains and records files of descriptions of available supplies and follow-up purchases, shipments, and related matters.
• Analysis of current plant supplies and services for competitive supply. This review is to include but is not limited to, quality, price, delivery, logistical advantage, and after normal hours, availability of product and systems for emergency requirements.
• Provide timely processing of all receipts and invoice discrepancies (P.O./price)
• Conduct market research to identify pricing trends and provide accurate and timely reporting to Management on supply opportunities and threats, cost change, and provide cost improvement per company requirements as per goals and objectives.
• Meet with vendors and conduct on site analysis/vendor ratings where necessary.
• Work with business systems team to ensure smooth transition of BOM’s from Engineering to Supply Chain.
• Work within system to identify and execute Continuous Improvement Projects.
• Assist department on project work as assigned.
• All other duties as required.

EDUCATIONAL BACKGROUND & EXPERIENCE REQUIRED:

• Post-secondary education in Business Administration preferred.
• 2-5 years’ experience working in a manufacturing environment with familiarity of heavy machinery and tools.
• Experience with ERP or similar scheduling system.
• Experience in rescheduling supplier orders to meet production requirements.
• Strong organizational, planning, research and negotiating skills are required.
• Strong ability to expedite orders with strong communication (oral/written) skills.
• Be reliable, take initiative, and be able to work in a fast-moving environment.
• Must be proficient in MS Office (including, Word, Excel, PowerPoint).
  Please note: The above statement reflects the general details considered necessary to describe the principal functions of the job identified and shall not be considered as a conclusive description of all work required in the job.
  McCloskey International is proud to provide employment accommodation during the recruitment process. Should you require any accommodations, please notify us if you are contacted for a job interview.
  Job Types: Full-time, Permanent

Additional pay:

• Bonus pay

Benefits:

• Casual dress
• Dental care
• Disability insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Extended health care
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• RRSP match
• Vision care

Schedule:

• Day shift
• Monday to Friday

Experience:

• Procurement: 3 years (preferred)

Work Location: In perso

The top priority of the Buyer is the delivery of outstanding, timely service and best-in-class Quality products and services to our Manufacturing Operations. Reporting directly to the Purchasing Manager, they are responsible for ensuring the maintenance and continuous improvement of our supply and vendor chain, its effectiveness and efficiency.