Purchaser

The successful candidate will be responsible for sourcing, negotiating, and procuring materials, supplies, and services to meet company needs. This role involves evaluating vendors, comparing quotes, issuing purchase orders, and ensuring timely delivery, all while maintaining cost efficiency and upholding quality standards.

Role and Responsibilities

• Generate requirements reports from Q-Inmass to purchase all components required for manufacturing based on approved production releases.
• Source, purchase, and coordinate the timely delivery of components as requested by the Purchasing Manager.
• Follow the new vendor set-up process and maintain vendor records in Q-Inmass as required.
• Ensure the company receives the best quality components at the best possible price.
• Work with vendors to ensure products are delivered by the required due dates and communicate order status with the Purchasing Manager.
• Generate schedule receipt reports from Q-Inmass, expedite backordered or late purchase orders, and provide status updates to the Purchasing Manager.
• Ensure accurate costs and currency in vendor files and on purchase orders.
• Verify that all purchase orders are complete, properly distributed, and filed.
• Report major component cost increases to the Purchasing Manager.
• Manage the purchasing process for all defective part worksheets.
• Assist R&D in sourcing new components for projects as required.
• Review engineering change orders and take necessary actions for items impacting the purchasing department.
• Process purchase requisitions and order janitorial products.
• Receive merchandise in Q-Inmass in a timely manner, especially around month-end.
• Perform other related duties as assigned.

Preferred Skills & Qualifications

• Highly organized, detail-oriented, and proficient in Excel and Q-Inmass.
• Able to work independently and collaboratively in a team environment.
• Previous purchasing experience is an asset.