Buyer

Status: Full-Time, Permanent Position | Location: Vaudreuil-Dorion, QC
Report To: Associate Director of Supply | Service: Supply

Reporting to the Associate Director of Supply, the buyer is responsible for managing purchases, costs, and flow of goods in their product portfolio. They take a proactive approach in reviewing system-generated purchase requirements, makes recommendations for the forecast of the products, and implements changes as required. The buyer works in close collaboration with a variety of stakeholders across the organization (Demand Planner, Inventory Analyst, Product Managers, and the Asia Production Manager) in order to ensure that the optimal level of goods are in the pipeline at all times. The Buyer takes the initiative to review seasonal purchasing requirements to identify opportunities to improve availability, costs, or service lead-times.

The buyer will perform other related duties as requested by their immediate superior, all in accordance with internal procedures and rules.
 

TASKS RELATED TO FUNCTION

Purchasing | 80%

1. Responsible for the daily review of MRP requirements and creation of purchase orders to meet replenishment goals.
2. Establish and nurture strategic relationships with key suppliers in line with our business needs.
3. Work with our Asia production team to expedite/prioritize production orders as needed.
4. Collaborate with the internal production department on booking programs to ensure availability of materials in a timely manner.
5. Lead cost improvement initiatives to ensure that products are sourced at competitive prices (benchmarking, volume purchases, PPV).
6. Maintain supplier price lists and perform system updates when required.
7. Maintain good relationships with other associated departments, i.e. sales, marketing & product development.

Cross-functional collaboration | 20%

1. Participate in the evaluation of new and existing products/vendors, with the collaboration of the Product Development, Technical Services & Sales departments.
2. Work with the planning department to identify opportunities to improve forecasting models for better product availability.
3. Work with Marketing to stay informed of ongoing sales initiatives that could lead to demand peaks and/or stock depletion.
4. Work with Product Managers and the Master Planner to review the Management forecast on new items.
5. Provide support in the S&OP cycle.

BEHAVIOUR RELATED TO FUNCTION

• Excellent negotiation and problem-solving skills.
• Strong analytical & synthesis skills.
• Demonstrate a good sense of planning and organization of work.
• Possess a positive work attitude with a willingness to work in a cross functional “Team” environment.
• Willingness to adapt and to show leadership and initiative.
• Ability to face challenges with a proactive approach to achieve results.

ACADEMIC ASPECTS AND EXPERIENCE

• Bachelor’s degree in a field relevant to the function or equivalent experience.
• 3-5 years of experience in purchasing and / or importing products.
• Advanced knowledge of Microsoft Office (Excel).
• Good knowledge of the tire and wheel industry, as well as seasonal products, would be an asset.
• Good knowledge of software related to purchasing, ERP, MRP, tier one or two systems, such as SAP, (SAP ByDesign would be a definite asset).
• Fluent in English with good knowledge of French (Mandarin would be an asset).
• Must have valid travel documents (passport).