MRO Buyer - Contract

In this role, you will be responsible for selecting and purchasing quality products, processing purchase orders, and ensuring inventory levels align with business needs.

Advantages
Pay: $25-$28 per hour based on experience.

Local Opportunity: Conveniently located in Brantford, ON.

Experience: Gain valuable experience with a leading manufacturing organization.

Weekly Pay: Reliable weekly pay schedule through Randstad.

Collaborative Environment: Work with a cross-functional team that values your input.

Responsibilities
As a Buyer, your daily operations will include:

Procurement: Purchase goods, materials, and services in line with cost, quality, and delivery targets.

Inventory Management: Work cross-functionally to forecast demand and evaluate inventory to ensure stock levels are maintained.

Analysis: Conduct market and competitor analysis and identify cost-reduction initiatives.

Vendor Relations: Identify and select vendors based on price and quality; cultivate new sources for supplies.

Negotiation: Negotiate contracts and terms of business to improve pricing and drive savings.

Technical Tasks: Utilize MRP systems to track purchase orders, maintain detailed records, and resolve order discrepancies or back-orders.

Communication: Act as the interface between suppliers and internal departments regarding purchasing processes and new projects.

Qualifications
Industry Experience: 1-2 years of experience working as a buyer in a manufacturing environment

Technical Proficiency: Strong computer skills and experience navigating ERP/MRP systems.

Communication: Excellent negotiation, interpersonal, and influencing skills.

Analytical Skills: Strong mathematical ability and a keen attention to detail and accuracy.

Soft Skills: Dependable, organized, and able to work well under pressure to meet deadlines.

Problem Solving: Demonstrated ability to resolve vendor inquiries and order issues effectively.

Summary
If you are a motivated procurement professional in the Brantford area, we would love to hear from you!

Please apply to this posting with your resume or email me at leslie.walker@randstad.ca to discuss this opportunity further.
Please include MRO Buyer in the subject line.

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