Buyer, MRO Commodity

Job Title: Buyer, MRO Commodity

Job Summary:

The MRO Buyer position, under direct supervision, is responsible for sourcing and acquiring goods and/or services needed to support plant operations. Buyer will find and enlist suppliers that provide uninterrupted parts/service availability. This role includes but is not limited to supplier communications related to establishing approved sources, submitting quotes for delivery timing and pricing, scheduling on-time delivery, and obtaining the best value from our suppliers.

Responsibility:

• Place purchase requisitions to maintain adequate stock levels of all storeroom materials. Including machine spare parts, consumables, and supplies critical to plant operations.
• Invite tenders, consult with suppliers, and review quotations.
• Monitor consumption levels, along with lead times, to maintain proper minimum and maximum stock levels.
• Define or negotiate contract terms and conditions, award supplier contracts or recommend contract awards.
• Support as needed on program launches, or new capital equipment projects.
• Establish delivery schedules, monitor progress, and contact clients and suppliers to resolve problems.
• Improve computerized tool inventory control systems.
• Follow purchasing procedures in place for the purchase of materials / services.
• Issue and maintain records as needed.
• Expedite orders as needed.
• Assist in planning and achieving cost reduction goals.
• Monitor and maintain supplier performance and communicate results.
• Provide follow up on purchased items with suppliers.
• Create spreadsheets for tracking inventory, planning to order schedules and calculating costs for purchases.
• Locate data in a variety of forms such as invoices, shipping receipts, special order request forms, and new product information sheets.
• Judge the quality of products and evaluate the quality of service provided by suppliers.
• Negotiate contracts, resolve disputes, agreements, and terms with new suppliers and existing suppliers.
• Analyze monthly sales for current and past years to identify seasonal variations.
• Calculate year-to-date sales, average inventory levels, inventory turnover rates and order fill rates to diagnose purchasing and distribution problems.
• Liaise within the Purchasing department and cross-functional teams on a variety of tasks/projects.
• Perform other duties/projects as assigned.

Academic/Educational Requirements:

• Post-Secondary Education in Business Administration, Commerce or Economics is considered an asset.
• Certificate in purchasing from the Purchasing Management Association of Canada considered an asset.
• Minimum two years' previous experience.
• AS400/ IFS / MRP experience.
• Able to use computer applications and communications software as needed.

Required Skills/Experience:

• Strong background in purchasing hardware/general components.
• Ability to work independently, in addition to teams with co-workers to ensure effective forecasting, product distribution and marketing.
• Able to communicate with co-workers, customers and suppliers about operational matters.
• Able to be flexible and adaptable to ever-changing priorities.
• Possess excellent communication skills, both oral and written
• Engage in continuous learning to keep up-to-date information on new products and market trends.

What Linamar Has to Offer:

• Competitive Compensation

• Employee Benefits package includes but is not limited to, Drug, Dental & Vision etc.

• Opportunities for career advancement.

• Sustainability Council

• Community based outreach supporting both local and global initiatives and charities. 

About Us:

At Salford Group, a Linamar Company, we are industry leaders in agricultural equipment innovation, committed to advancing farming practices through precision technology. With a focus on quality, sustainability, and customer success, we cultivate a collaborative work environment where employees can grow and make a global impact

Linamar is committed to promoting accessible recruitment as outlined in the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act.  Linamar will attempt to accommodate persons with a disability in an appropriate and effective manner throughout all stages of the recruitment process.  Accommodations will be provided upon request.