Junior Buyer

at  Electrical Contacts Ltd

JOB SUMMARY

Are you ready to jumpstart your career in procurement? As a Junior Buyer, you’ll play a key role in supporting our Purchasing Agent with sourcing essential materials and consumables that keep our operations running smoothly. You’ll evaluate suppliers to secure the best deals while ensuring top-notch quality and on-time delivery. If you thrive in a fast-paced manufacturing environment and excel at managing your time effectively, this is your chance to make an impact and grow with us!

EXPERIENCE

• Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration, Supply Chain Management, or a related field is preferred but not mandatory.
• Proven Experience in purchasing or procurement roles, preferably within a manufacturing environment is an asset.
• Experience with Epicor 10.2.400 ERP or other ERP systems is an asset.
• Effective communication and interpersonal skills.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite. Strong Excel skills are an asset.
• Strong negotiation skills with the ability to effectively communicate with vendors

• Generate Daily Purchase Order suggestions through our ERP Software
• Create and distribute Request for Quotes to Suppliers
• Process all consumable Purchase Orders through our ERP Software and submit to Suppliers
• Assist Purchasing Agent in identifying and analyzing cost savings and negotiate Price reductions
• Daily Silver Buy Duties
• Assistant with Month End Reports and reconciliations
• Assisting Purchasing Agent with inbound freight negotiations
• Vendor Scorecard analysis
• Assist and Maintain Purchasing Agent with Purchasing Procedures as outlined in our ISO 9001:2015 Quality Standards documents
• Office Supply Management.
• Answer and direct incoming phone calls.
• Greet incoming visitors and ensure the proper visitation duties are followed.
• Audit/Process matched invoice and packing slip’s for hand off to Accounting Department.
• Other duties as assigned by the direct manager.