JOB SUMMARY:
The Buyer purchases raw materials, repair and operations (MRO) items from supplier to achieve shipment, margin, quality and inventory goals.

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS:

Expedite parts and materials by: processing and obtaining information from Material Requisition Planning (MRP) messages, controls excess inventory, process shortages and open order vendor reports.

Orders, quote, reschedule and cancel parts and materials from MRP and enter information into computer.

Maintain accurate procurement records such as: services purchased, costs, delivery and inventories in MRP System.

Plan, schedule, and monitor movement of materials through the production cycle using company spreadsheets.

Monitor Correction Action Responses for purchasing items: review, develop and forward responses to Quality, check on system and status of actions regularly, request Certificate of Compliance as needed.

Meet with vendors and sales representatives to obtain product or service information such as: price, availability and delivery schedule.

Under management guidance: evaluate and determine the best source of supply based on considerations of cost, delivery, quality, risk/exposure and the ability to supply product in accordance with specified requirements.

Evaluate potential resources to support demand requirements.

Under management guidance:



locate and set-up new suppliers while dealing with less complex commodities.

QUALIFICATIONS:

Education: Associate degree

Experience Years: 3-5 years

OR Equivalent combination of education and experience

Able to read blueprints and drawings

Understand methods of Purchasing and MRP

Knowledge of procedures and coordinate requirements to receipts

Experience with purchasing in manufacturing

Microsoft Office

WORK SETTING:

Office and production floor within a manufacturing facility.

Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities

The contractor will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant. However, employees who have access to the compensation information of other employees or applicants as a part of their essential job functions cannot disclose the pay of other employees or applicants to individuals who do not otherwise have access to compensation information, unless the disclosure is (a) in response to a formal complaint or charge, (b) in furtherance of an investigation, proceeding, hearing, or action, including an investigation conducted by the employer, or (c) consistent with the contractor’s legal duty to furnish information. 41 CFR 60-1.35(c)

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📌 Buyer (Quebec City)
🏢 Spectrum Control
📍 Quebec City