What you will do

• Gather raw material pricing information to produce costed bills of material in support of customer quotations.
• Actively review MRP outputs to understand raw material supply needs.
• Work with suppliers to confirm product price and lead time.
• Purchase raw materials in support of the production schedule while adhering to material budget requirements.
• Actively monitor and expedite outstanding purchase orders to ensure delivery dates and production schedules are being met.
• Gather data and report on supplier performance, and other relevant performance indices.
• Adhere to company and departmental policies and procedures and, if necessary, contribute to their improvement to promote better business practices.
• Proactively build effective working relations with your peers to support optimal supply chain operations.
• Perform other occasional assignments in the spirit and purpose of the role and within the scope of the Supply Chain Management function.

What you will need

• Profound understanding of ERP/MRP systems.
• Proficiency in MS-Excel and other MS-Office software.
• Excellent organizational, analytical, and problem-solving skills.
• Strong interpersonal skills including the ability to work collaboratively and effectively communicate, both internally and externally.
• Ability to organize and prioritize workload, ensuring key milestones and regular deadlines are achieved.
• 5+ years in a purchasing or similar role. Consideration may be given to recent graduates of a Supply Chain Management, or similar, post-secondary academic curriculum.
• Prototype/NPI and low volume manufacturing experience is an asset.
• College Diploma or bachelor’s degree in business or supply chain management is considered an asset.
• APICS, PMAC or other Purchasing/Supply Chain qualification/certification is an asset.