Electronics Buyer

Key Responsibilities

• Ability to maintain an approved supply base.
• Preparation of RFQ packages
• Analysis of supplier quotations
• Recommend sourcing decisions based on cost, quality, delivery and financial stability
• Negotiation of all commercial aspects of material / component, indirect and services purchases.
• Drive supplier cost savings through on-going negotiations.
• Support program launches through participation in the PDP process
• Maintain purchasing records, process internal eRequisitions and issue Purchase Orders as required.
• Other duties as assigned
   

Key Qualifications/Requirements

• Post-secondary Diploma/Degree in Business Administration required
• Minimum of 3-5 years Purchasing Experience required
• Electronics Purchasing Experience considered an asset
• CPM/CPIM certification is an asset
   

Personal Attributes / Additional Information

• Aptitude for working with numbers with a high degree of accuracy
• Strong mathematical / analytical skills
• Able to problem solve effectively
• Strong negotiation skills
• Ability to understand technical aspects of the components / materials in their portfolio
• Able to travel and work flexible hours
• Problem solving related to manufacturing
• Strong Presentation skills
• Ability to work with a high degree of accuracy and strong attention to detail;
• Ability to work independently and also as part of a team;
• Self-motivated, ability to initiate and follow tasks through to completion;
• Ability to multitask;
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills;
• Excellent interpersonal skills;
• Strong organizational and prioritizing abilities;
• Strong proficiency with Microsoft office; including Word, Excel, Power Point, Minitab, etc.)
   

Physical Demands

• Normal amount of sitting and standing
• Ability to move around an office environment and on the production floor
• Ability to work at a computer workstation
• Ability to bend, twist, lift, reach
• Ability to lift max. 50lbs periodically