Buyer-Defense Electonics-Onsite Position

Buyer-Defense Industry-Onsite Position

We are looking for a high-energy, change-driven, experienced team player to be part of our Global Supply Chain team in _ Ottawa On _. T As our Buyer you will have a proven track record of assessing commodity requirements, sourcing, and managing vendors for materials and services. You will bring significant experience in procurement of multiple commodities including components, PCB’s, mechanicals, and services in an MRP environment.

Location: Ottawa, ON

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Paid Time Off I RRSP with Employer Match I Health and Wellness Benefits I Learning and Development Opportunities I Competitive Pay I Referral Program I Recognition I Employee Stock Purchase Plan I Inclusive & Supportive Culture *

Your Challenge:

Working in close partnership with the Engineering and Operations teams:

• Prepare and manage RFP/RFQ proposals, purchase agreements, and statements of work.

• Evaluate quotations/proposals to determine recommended vendor sourcing.

• Ensure Approved Vendor List management and compliance.

• Assess material demand to determine procurement requirements and prepare and execute Purchase Orders in compliance with Policy.

• Monthly review and reporting of commodity/vendor KPI’s.

• Manage vendor relationships.

• Proactively identify efficiency and/or cost savings opportunities and programs, and work with both vendors and internal teams to drive implementation.

• Support process improvement initiatives and management of obsolescence issues.

• Closely manage system data (pricing, lead times, dates, etc.) to ensure accuracy and monitor orders to ensure vendor commitments and/or expedite needs are fulfilled.

• Initiate and facilitate RMA process with vendors to return non-conforming product for credit and replacement

• Perform Other duties as assigned

What You Bring:

• Thorough understanding of automated procurement systems and MRP.

• In-depth knowledge in the areas of procurement, planning and material management.

• Proven negotiation skills and exceptional analytical and problem-solving skills.

• Process-oriented, with an eye for identifying and driving efficiencies through change.

• Outstanding teaming, interpersonal, and relationship building skills including influencing and collaboration with internal and external customers and partners.

• Ability to cope with ambiguity and frequent change in direction.

• Customer focus.

• Post-secondary degree/diploma in business or supply chain management.

• Minimum of 3 years supply chain experience in an MRP environment.

• Deep working knowledge of SAP is an asset.

• Six Sigma / Lean Manufacturing knowledge desirable.

• Experience in an AS9100C environment is an asset.

• Strong working knowledge of the Microsoft Suite of products.

Who We Are:

At our world-class manufacturing and design facility in Ottawa, Ontario, we manufacture rugged products optimized for high-mix, high quality and small batch sizes typical of military requirements.  Equipped with the latest assembly, cleaning, coating and inspection equipment, our operations are AS9100 and ISO-9001 certified and we comply with the highest standards of workmanship defined by IPC and J-STD specifications.  All materials and processes are controlled by our enterprise-wide SAP and MES systems which offer full component traceability to individual products by serial number.

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Compliance Statement

This position may require exposure to export-controlled information and subject to additional security screening.  In the event information provided during the security screening reveals ineligibility to access export-controlled information, any offer of employment may be reconsidered or withdrawn. 

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