Buyer Analyst - L1

Hammond Power Solutions Inc. is a global manufacturer headquartered in Guelph, Ontario, Canada. HPS has grown to become the leader in North America in the custom design and manufacture of dry type transformers. For the past century, HPS has grown to deliver electrical power solutions to global markets and provides solutions for complex applications like, mining, rectifier, drives, traction, wind, solar and many other electrical power applications. The world relies on HPS to continually conceive and produce state-of-the-art transformer technology. We currently have an opening for a Buyer Analyst, come grow with us!

Reporting to the Materials Management Supervisor, the person in this role will, ​​establish delivery schedules of materials in order to meet production requirements, provide cost effective sourcing of materials and negotiate day to day purchases and plant level LOI’s​. 

Key Responsibilities Include - 

Material Scheduling - 

• Maintains critical material information in ERP system (lead-times, pricing, safety stocks, vendor data) 
• ​Places purchase orders 
• ​Analyzes, schedules and expedites material according to ERP requirements 
• ​Amends delivery dates as required 
• Expedites material deliveries where appropriate 
• Analysis of raw material inventory levels against production trends​  

Material Sourcing - 

• Sources non-strategic commodities in a cost effective manner 
• ​Prepares and evaluates quotations based on price, quality and delivery attributes
• Assists in disposal of excess and obsolete materials/products 
• Stays abreast of new products, materials, market conditions and general industry trends as they relate to HPS​ 

 Supplier Involvement - 

• Provides timely forecasts to Suppliers
• ​Coordinates Supplier activities with other departments 
• Evaluates Supplier performance metrics (quality, delivery, cost)​  

Plant Support & Project Management - 

• ​​Provides guidance and training to plant personnel involved in materials activities​  
• Represents Department on assigned teams in a professional manner 
• ​Summarizes activities, results and commitments in an effective manner 
• ​Plans and completes Materials related projects as assigned ​  

Do you qualify? We are seeking - 

• ​​Materials Management Diploma (or equivalent Degree)​  
• ​​​Minimum of 2 years experience in Materials Management Field (purchasing, or production planning)​​  
• ​​Good negotiation skills 
• ​Problem solving, judgment and decision making skills 
• ​Strong analytical  and organizational skills 
• ​Good communication skills (written and oral) 
• ​Familiarity with MS Office  
• ​Familiarity with ERP systems​  

NOTE: Hammond Power Solutions encourages applications from all qualified candidates. HPS has a great record of accommodating persons with disabilities. Contact our People & Culture team if you need accommodation at any stage of the application process or want more information on our accommodation policies.

Some of the benefits of working at Hammond: 

We are Great Place to Work Certified!  Our people work hard for us—so we make sure our benefits work hard for them. Our equitable pay, benefits, and practices prioritize security, health, and well-being while sharing in our business success through variable pay programs and our Employee Stock Ownership Program. Our core benefits focus on wellness, mental health, and financial security when employees need them the most, early career or getting ready for retirement. We also support work-life balance through flexible work schedules, paid time off, and leaves of absence. Employees and their families also have access to our confidential, best-in-class Employee and Family Assistance Program (EFAP). We are committed to sustainable business practices and offer opportunities for our employees to support the communities where we live and work through our Hammond Giving Strategy.