Intermediate Buyer

at  KeepRite Refrigeration

WHO ARE WE?

National Refrigeration and Air Conditioning Canada Corp. is a leading North American manufacturer of commercial refrigeration products marketed under the KeepRite Refrigeration brand name. These products include specialized applications in food storage and processing, industrial process cooling, including evaporator coils, condensing units, condensers, heat transfer and heat recovery and air conditioning products. From the smallest unit to the very largest, KeepRite Refrigeration brings experience and commitment to the refrigeration industry - beginning with product design and engineering and continuing through manufacturing, sales and after-market support. KeepRite Refrigeration products have been manufactured and distributed worldwide for over 75 Years.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS/SKILLS:

• Post-secondary education in Business, Supply Chain Management, or a related field.
• Minimum of 3+ years of purchasing experience in a manufacturing or industrial environment.
• Strong understanding of procurement processes, inventory management, and vendor relations.
• Familiarity with Canadian and U.S. customs regulations.
• Supply Chain Management designation (e.g., SCMP, CPSM, CSCP) is an asset.

ABOUT THE ROLE:

The Intermediate Buyer plays a critical role in supporting the purchasing department by ensuring timely procurement of parts and materials to meet manufacturing schedules, cost targets, and delivery requirements. This role requires strong knowledge of Canadian and U.S. customs regulations, proficiency in supply chain management, and excellent communication skills. The Intermediate Buyer will utilize various tools, including Microsoft Office and AS400, to manage purchase orders, maintain inventory accuracy, collaborate with vendors and complete daily job tasks.

RESPONSIBILITIES INCLUDE, BUT ARE NOT LIMITED TO:

• Issue, modify or cancel purchase orders as required.
• Update purchase orders per order acknowledgements.
• Maintain current lead times, stock master pricing and update accounting as required.
• Manage Vendor Managed Inventory (VMI) programs and request material as required.
• Process Non-Standard Order (NSO) requests for Product Specialists.
• Complete daily Shortage report to manage inventory and cover production needs.
• Ensure all purchase orders have been received by vendors through daily reporting.
• Track and follow up on unreceived purchase orders and expedite as required.
• Correct receiving errors in the system as required and enter missed line items.
• Maintain inventory accuracy in the system.
• Receive material into external warehouses and request materials for production needs, accurately entering them into the system upon arrival.
• Advise Production, Engineering and Order Entry of any known production issues or material shortages and assist in finding solutions or alternatives.
• Complete orders for daily material needs from Kanban cards and blanket order releases.
• Actively participate in annual physical inventory.
• Complete a comprehensive analysis of the current vendor mix to assess performance and identify opportunities for improvement.
• Execute the strategic vetting and onboarding process for new vendors to ensure alignment with company standards and requirements.
• Perform other duties as assigned by the manager.