Buyer

Do you have experience as a Buyer or working within Procurement? Do you thrive on building vendor relationships and making smart purchasing decisions that directly impact operations? Are you ready to bring your procurement expertise into a role where you’ll have a voice, autonomy, and clear opportunity for growth? If you answered yes to these questions, then we should talk! Fleming and Baron, an ASSA ABLOY company, is adding a Buyer to the team. This position will be on-site at our Woodbridge, Ontario manufacturing facility. Come see who we are at: www.assaabloy.com Our team is growing and there has never been a more exciting time to join us. What would you do as our Buyer? The Buyer will be responsible for managing inventory levels and controlling the purchasing of raw materials for our manufacturing facility. This role is KPI-driven with a strong focus to identify and execute opportunities to optimize inventory turns and reduce costs while excelling with high fill rates. The role also requires a need for experience in importing product from overseas into Canada. You would also: Process PO orders with our suppliers as required Negotiate pricing, quality and lead times with suppliers of raw materials Manually review, receive and enter daily orders into the ERP Oversee Receipt Entry of purchase orders by addressing any exceptions that may arise from the receiving activities Complete change orders and delivery expedite requests Item maintenance: setting up new part numbers as required Investigate factory RGA’s (returned goods), where applicable Monitor deliveries and shipments to reconcile inventory, and follow up on late shipments Assist the Senior Procurement Specialist with all required stock adjustments, scrap product & obsolete items as assigned, along with month-end reporting activities Monitor and inspect the levels of raw material to mitigate shortages Monitor and adjust safety stock levels and make appropriate stocking decisions Monitor and respond to non-forecasted changes in regional demand affecting inventory levels and service levels Utilize reports, inventory applications and processes to achieve inventory availability and fill rate objectives Review inventory performance, identifying root cause for stock outs and developing plans to close the gap Maintain, monitor and action KPIs Employ continuous improvement approaches to identify opportunities to reduce costs related to replenishment and inventory stocking practices Identify and trouble-shoot products that are underperforming expected service levels and develop appropriate response plans Identify, develop, and implement cost-saving initiatives across assigned commodity categories, leveraging supplier negotiations, value engineering opportunities, alternative sourcing strategies, and process improvements while maintaining quality, service, and delivery requirements Other responsibilities as required The Skills and Experience you need : BSc/BA in business administration or supply chain or relevant field Relevant qualifications (e.g. CPIM or CITT) are an asset 3-5 years’ experience as an Inventory Coordinator or similar position Proficiency with ERP systems for inventory management, material planning, and purchasing; Oracle and/or JD Edwards (JDE) experience preferred. Strong quantitative skills with the ability to create and interpret meaningful reports Working knowledge of customs documentation and importing process and activities around importing product into Canada Excellent organizational and planning skills Advanced knowledge of Microsoft Excel A sense of urgency and the ability to deal with change and the shifting demands within the business environment Outstanding communication and interpersonal abilities Partner with key stakeholders to improve and support inventory programs, processes, policies, and initiatives. Strong ability to work independently, prioritize tasks, and collaborate effectively with internal teams and external suppliers …

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