Production Control Purchaser

Job description

As a Purchaser, you will be involved in the day-to-day operations of purchasing and order fulfillment to ensure accurate and timely inventory and order management. To excel in this role, strong interpersonal and critical thinking skills are required to effectively manage inventory levels and coordinate with internal departments. Location: 95 Washburn Street, Kitchener, ON Dedicated Shift: 8:00am – 4:30pm, Monday – Friday Job Duties: - Prepare purchase orders by verifying specifications and price, obtaining recommendations from suppliers for substitute items, expediting parts to ensure production flow and eliminating shortages - Obtain purchased items by forwarding orders to suppliers, monitoring, and expediting orders - Update the delivery schedule to align with production demands - Assess supplier profiles and analyze quotes - Prepare and implement effective negotiation tactics to negotiate contracts and policies with suppliers - Provide support and interact with cross-functional teams (Planning, Value Stream Leaders, Supervisors, and Engineering) - Take direction from others while maintaining a positive disposition and collaborative approach - Manage relationships with key suppli...