Buyer

Buyer  

Job Summary 

Reporting to the Supply Chain Manager, the buyer’s role is to ensure production materials are delivered to MacDon Industries on time, in the correct quantity, at the right location, within quality standards. 

Responsibility 

• Diligently action MRP messages to ensure on-time delivery to production and service parts. Flags any forecasting or demand inconsistencies to planning 

• Issue Purchase Orders to suppliers 

• Process supplier acknowledgements 

• Proactive and diligent communication with suppliers to ensure on-time delivery 

• Monitors past dues through Late Purchase Order report and expedites when necessary 

• Maintains accurate and current delivery date information in JDE for inbound supplier shipments 

• Review, update and navigate various reports 

• Actions Engineering Change Notices affecting assigned suppliers (manages cut-in dates, issues first article POs, supplier communication, etc.) 

• Process reject tags by working with supplier quality and engineering on the disposition of non-conformant material 

• Manages inventory by minimizing/eliminating obsolescence and surplus inventory 

• Develops and maintains excellent vendor partnerships 

• Communicates with Procurement Specialists to address price increases or discrepancies 

• Escalates and flags supply risks and inventory concerns to their managers 

• Assists receiving with delivery issues such as quantity discrepancies and missing paperwork 

• Maintains MRP parameters, vendor lead times and BOM offsets 

• Work with Suppliers in developing quality and on time delivery of parts 

• Other duties as assigned by the Supply Chain Manager 

Academic/Educational Requirements 

• Post-secondary education and supply chain training preferred 

Required Skills/Experience 

• Experience in purchasing in a manufacturing environment. 

• Excellent communication and organizational skills. 

• Candidate should be an innovative self-starter and be able to work independently and as part of a multi-skilled team. 

• Blueprint reading skills. 

• Working knowledge of MRP systems, proficiency with Excel. 

• Excellent internal and external stakeholder relationship management skills. 

• Candidate should be able to employ critical thinking and problem-solving skills while making decisions based on multiple options and decisively determine the right course of action. 

• Excellent communication, organizational and time management skills with the ability to consistently meet deadlines. 

 What MacDon Has to Offer 

• Competitive Compensation aligned with market standards 

• Health & Wellness: Medical, dental, and vision coverage to keep you and your family healthy 

• Retirement Savings: 100% company funded Pension Plan to help secure your financial future 

• Opportunities for career advancement 

• Mentorship Programs: Work with company leaders who will help guide your career path 

• Tuition Reimbursement: Support for continuing education and professional certifications 

• Employee Wellness: Access to wellness programs and fitness benefits  

About MacDon  

MacDon is a world leader in technology, innovation, design, and manufacturing of high-performance harvesting equipment. We are proud of our worldwide reputation for excellence and making impactful products that is harvesting the crops that help producers feed the world. 

We are committed to providing a safe and challenging workplace where you can grow both professionally and personally. Join us and be part of a company that values innovation, collaboration, and employee success.