Nexom is a fast-growing wastewater treatment leader focused on bringing innovative and proven technologies to market. Nexom has been recognized as the Best Employer in the Wastewater Industry by Hunter Crown and regularly receives accolades for its collaborative culture, recognition of employee commitment to excellence, motivating career advancement and development, and rewarding work. With a customer-centric approach, Nexom positively impacts the environment by creating solutions that meet or exceed industry regulations while serving consulting engineers, municipalities, and industrial clients with simple yet powerful wastewater processes.

REQUIRED SKILLS/ABILITIES

• Strong communication skills (written and verbal) and customer service focus.
• Problem solving, analysis and continuous improvement skills.
• Experience in negotiation and supplier assessment.
• Demonstrated abilities with Microsoft Office products, primarily Word, Outlook, and Excel.
• Previous experience using MRP software systems.
• Familiar with construction drawings.
• Sound analytical thinking, planning, prioritization, and execution skills.
• Efficient typing/data entry skills, with an emphasis on accuracy.
• Ability to compile information and make decisions.
• Ability to work independently and under pressure.
• Experienced in multitasking in a fast-paced environment.
• Excellent organizational skills with attention to detail.

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE

• Enrollment in SCMP is considered an asset.
• Minimum of one year business experience in supplier management, purchasing or related field.
• Experience placing Purchase Orders, expediting and supplier management.
• Familiarity with best purchasing practices, market research and data analysis.
• Exposure to sourcing products internationally.
  A highly competitive salary and compensation package is available.
  If you’re an experienced buyer who’s looking for an opportunity to impact the business in areas beyond procurement, this may be the role for you. Nexom provides a workplace that values family and an opportunity for driven individuals to contribute to the organization and grow their professional skillsets.
  Please apply with a cover letter and resume indicating the job title in the subject line.
  Nexom is an equal opportunity employer and values diversity. We appreciate the interest shown by all applicants, however, only those candidates under consideration will be contacted.
  Job Types: Full-time, Permanent
  Pay: $48,000.00-$61,000.00 per year

Additional pay:

• Bonus pay

Benefits:

• Casual dress
• Dental care
• Disability insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Extended health care
• Life insurance
• On-site parking
• RRSP match
• Vision care

Flexible language requirement:

• French not required

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift
• Monday to Friday

Education:

• Secondary School (preferred)

Experience:

• Buyer, purchasing or procurement: 2 years (preferred)

Licence/Certification:

• Driving Licence (preferred)

Work Location: In perso

• Execute and manage the procurement process for goods and services in line with specified cost, quality and delivery targets across various operations
• Develop and maintain a strong foundation of function skills and knowledge of relevant purchasing and sourcing concepts.
• Manage parts shortages, schedule changes, and ensure changes are reflected within the business operating system.
• Ensure continuous supply of required goods and materials and communicate any supply problems which may pose a risk or impact on business operations.
• Oversee and maintain adequate inventory, across various operating facilities.
• Build, maintain and manage supplier relationships and keep up good communications.
• Participate in the creation of a positive teamwork environment.
• Negotiate Supplier Agreements, improve prices and terms of business with suppliers, and review opportunities to make business savings utilizing procurement best practice tools and methods.
• Assess financial risks of purchases and supply continuity.
• Prepare purchase orders.
• Explore alternate sources for goods and materials.
• Visit suppliers to understand capabilities and capacity.
• Actively participate in supplier performance reviews.
• Undertake research on and evaluate existing and new suppliers.
• Contact suppliers to resolve price, quality, delivery, or invoice issues.
• Perform other related duties as assigned.