Purchasing Buyer - Full Time - Remote - ON

Job Responsibility:
Responsible in managing and sourcing the local supply base for Indirect products & services for the SLS Ajax facility. This will include the process from the sourcing up to the contract management during the life of the contract.
Accountable for the development, negotiation and administration of various types of agreements for indirect materials, operating supplies and facility services.
Source and develop a supply base that provides maximum value to Safran companies
Develops, leads and maintains purchasing plans to maximize value added activities
Identify and initiate process improvements, standardization, cost saving opportunities and value added supplier programs between plant personnel and suppliers.
Participate in cross-functional projects as required and perform the established administrative functions to support role.
Formalize and execute the local Indirect purchasing strategy (e.g. local tooling).
Manage the Savings Plan in the system assigned for the sites under his/her purview & associated contractualization
Liaise and co-ordinate with various departments (Manufacturing, Engineering, Production, Quality, Program Management, Facilities etc.)
Draft a monthly savings reporting slide deck and present the results and actions to the company leadership
Be the prime focal for the site and in charge of liaising between the central purchasing functions and the site leadership to address ongoing actions, savings, roadblocks and opportu
Skills & Core Competencies: Purchasing process leadership skills, strong negotiation skills, ability to implement and maintain contractual relationships; strong understanding of financials, production knowledge; analytical and results oriented.
Education &/or Certificates: A relevant University Degree (e.g. Supply Chain, Business, Engineering Technologist or Operations Management) and/or APICS, CPIM or CIRM/PMAC Certification.
Work experience: Ideally 3 - 5 years purchasing experience in aerospace manufacturing or high tech environment (preferred International Aerospace experience) or in Mechanical Industrial Engineering; experience in leading Projects within multi-functional teams. Engineering technical background an asset.
Specialized Knowledge: Knowledge of production control processes, MRP & flow management; familiarity with indirect materials, facilities buying and operations supplies. Project Management Skills, Advanced knowledge of Microsoft Office and SAP applications; Strong familiarity with contracts, contract language and the ability to negotiate various types of contracts with suppliers and maintain contractual relationships. Accounting and Financial principles;
Communication Skills
Internal: Ability to communicate effectively in a team environment and with offsite Management. Excellent verbal, written and interpersonal communication skills
External: Ability to communicate effectively and represent the Purchasing function within the Supplier Panel. Strong verbal, written and interpersonal skills.
Job Types: Full-time, Permanent
Pay: From $78,000.00 per year
Benefits:
Company pension
Dental care
Employee assistance program
Employee stock purchase plan
Flexible schedule
Life insurance
On-site parking
Paid time off
Tuition reimbursement
Vision care
Work from home
Schedule:

• 8 hour shift
• Monday to Friday

Education:
~ Bachelor's Degree (preferred)

Experience:
Project management: 4 years (preferred)
Contract negotiation: 5 years (required)
Purchasing: 5 years (required)
Project Leading: 5 years (required)
Work Location: Hybrid remote in Ajax, ON