Gastops Looking for Buyer at Ottawa, ON Full Time

Buyer

General Responsibilities

Based in Ottawa, Ontario, the Buyer will report to the Supply Chain Manager, and will have a wide range of duties which ultimately focus on sourcing and ensuring delivery of components to support Gastops’ on-site production and engineering requirement.

This is a full-time onsite role as it requires extensive daily face to face interaction with various groups throughout the company, in particular Production and Supply Chain.

Specific Departmental or Project Duties

· Expedite purchase orders with suppliers. Ensure issues related to supplier fulfilment are managed proactively and in conjunction with other stakeholders.

· Create and manage purchase orders

· Ensuring that all Procurement activities are carried out in accordance with Gastops Supply Chain standard procedures

· Maintaining and updating PO and other department records

· Ensure compliance to contract commitments by the vendor and evaluate the validity of the vendor’s original schedule concerning shipping dates, procedures and delivery destination

· Answers materials status requests from Operations, Customer Service and Engineering

· Review purchase requisitions for accuracy and completeness

· Keep stakeholders apprised of PO status if there are changes to scheduled order ready date

· Liaise with Buyers, Customer Service, and Accounting/Finance personnel

· Work out resolution and recovery plans with suppliers and Buyers in case of delivery slippages

· Coordinate with Buyers and Suppliers to manage and monitor product returns

· Produce department reports in a timely manner

· Organize and maintain departmental records

· Other tasks as assigned

Skills

· Need to be organized, meticulous and reliable even in stressful and deadline driven situations

· A team player who demonstrates determination, energy and enthusiasm.

· Ability to multitask and expedite many Purchase Orders simultaneously

· Demonstrated flexibility and willingness to work in an evolving/growing and challenging environment.

· A team player who demonstrates determination, energy and enthusiasm and is willing to support and assist other members of the department to manage volume.

· Knowledge of Incoterms and shipping documentation (e.g. bill of lading, commercial invoice, packing list, air waybill, etc.)

· Strong computer skills including Microsoft Word and Excel

· Strong English verbal and written communication skills for communicating with people on all levels

· Analytical, problem-solving abilities and creative thinking

· Experience using ERP systems is an asset

Qualifications

• Secondary School Graduation is a minimum. Preference may be given Post-secondary Education (College / University, Operations, Logistics or Supply Chain)

· Proven work experience in purchasing / expediting

· Manufacturing experience is a plus

Job Types: Full-time, Permanent

Benefits:

• Company events
• Dental care
• Extended health care
• Life insurance
• On-site parking
• Paid time off
• Profit sharing
• Vision care

Schedule:

• Monday to Friday
• Overtime

Supplemental pay types:

• Overtime pay

Ability to commute/relocate:

• Ottawa, ON: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (required)

Experience:

• purchasing: 1 year (preferred)

Work Location: One location