Purchasing Agent

Overview A Richmond Hill based electronics manufacturing service provider requires a detail-oriented and proactive Purchasing Agent to manage material supply for production servicing customers across a wide-range of industries. Responsibilities · Place and manage material POs per production JOB or per forecast · Track material orders to ensure on-time delivery · Monitor, manage and provide options for resolution of material shortages as required · Report on job material status to management and production · Manage and resolve material discrepancies with suppliers · Assist in material sourcing · Reduce purchased material costs from quoted costs through alternate sourcing and negotiation · Investigate impact of and report on material life-cycle changes · Work with supply chain to determine alternates for unavailable or obsolete materials · Monitor supplier performance based on on-time delivery, quality, responsiveness and price · Manage logistics and shipping · Manage inventory · Assist in supply chain management · Assist in evaluation and selection of MRP/ERP solution · Other duties as assigned by Management Qualifications · 3+ years of purchasing, material planning, supply chain, or materials management experience · SCMP, CPIM, CSCP, or related supply chain/procurement education or certification is an asset · Experience purchasing mechanical, electrical, electronic, fabricated, machined, or custom-manufactured components · Experience with inventory control, cycle counts, BOMs, reorder points, safety stock, and production planning · Familiarity with procurement concepts, best practices, and purchasing procedures. · Familiarity with ISO, quality documentation, regulated manufacturing, or medical device environments · Experience working with ERP, MRP, inventory, or manufacturing software · Able to negotiate pricing, terms, and delivery commitments with suppliers · Understanding of logistics methods and import/customs procedures. in standard MS Office software with advanced level competency in Excel Pay: $50,000.00-$60,000.00 per year Benefits: On-site parking Work Location: In person

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