Senior Buyer - Toronto Manufacturing

Price Industries Ltd., North America's leading manufacturer and distributor of air distribution products (www.priceindustries.com) is a dynamic, progressive, and innovative organization looking for new talent in our growing Toronto office and manufacturing facility. If you thrive on new challenges, pushing yourself to new heights and working in a team-driven environment, you should consider the following opportunity.

What We Offer:

• Health and Dental - Employees and their families enjoy paid benefits covering an extensive list of medical and dental expenses and services.
• Telus Health Virtual Care - All employees and their families have free access to top medical professionals when they need advice or a second opinion.
• PocketPills - You and your family will have free access to Canada's first Digital Pharmacy, PocketPills enables you to call, text or email the pharmacy care team from wherever you are. You will enjoy free delivery of your prescriptions and vitamins straight to your home.
• Employee and Family Assistance Program (EFAP) - You and your family will have free access to consultation and support for your mental, emotional and financial well-being
• Life and Disability - You will be provided with life insurance in a multiple of your salary with an option to purchase additional coverage.
• Pension Matching Program - Invest in your future with each pay cheque through our Defined Contribution Pension Plan and we will match your contribution (up to 3% of your salary).
• Gym Subsidy Program - Employees are eligible for a gym membership reimbursement of up to $300 per year, this includes Fitness related App's.
• As part of our Goals, Rewards, Improvement and Teamwork program qualifying teams can enjoy a monthly reward.
• Personal and Professional Development - We are committed to helping you reach your potential through training and education.
• Community Involvement - Generously supporting health, charities, youth, and education opportunities is our passion, and you're invited to be a part of that.

Senior Buyer - Toronto Manufacturing

Salary Range $80,000.00 and up based on experience.

The successful candidate's responsibilities will include:

• Working with the leadership team to set goals and objectives, along with communicating weekly and monthly data to the management team.
• Managing all departmental functions so that goals and objectives are consistently achieved.
• Assessing supplier performance to ensure that products meet manufacturing requirements.
• Developing purchasing policies and procedures.
• Participating in the development of specifications for equipment, products or alternate materials.
• Recommending a sourcing strategy that delivers customer needs, addresses market conditions and maximizes positive impact to the organization.
• Leading procurement related negotiations with existing and new vendors.
• Supporting the operations group by coordinating flow of information and leading RFPs.
• Working with all teams to optimize inventory levels.
• Developing and maintaining business relationships with suppliers and business associates.
• Ensuring that all relevant documentation is completed with all required information for the purposes of obtaining approvals and recording and reporting business.
• Participating in training opportunities as per annual development plans.
• Remaining conversant regarding new technology, government regulations, policies and procedures related to procurement and logistics.
• Effectively collaborating with central Supply Chain team to ensure alignment of procedures and policies.

The ideal candidate for this position will have:

• A Degree or diploma with a focus in Supply Chain, Economics or Business. Preference given to those with an SCMP designation.
• 5+ years working experience in a manufacturing environment with extensive experience in purchasing, inventory, planning, supervision, logistics and MRP systems.
• Advanced understanding of Corporate Purchasing procedures.
• High level of initiative and motivation to simultaneously handle complex procurement assignments in a team environment.
• Ability to change directions and handle multiple responsibilities and tasks on a regular basis.
• Team-based attitude, eager to cooperate with others and exceptional interpersonal communication skills.
• Ability to positively motivate individuals and teams to meet or exceed project expectations.

Additional assets for this position include:

• Training in continuous improvement, lean manufacturing, quality or safety.
• Exposure to engineering BOMs or product configurations.
• Experience in factory setting or with manufactured goods.
• Understanding of HVAC, industrial silencer or fire damper products.
• Familiarity with aluminum extrusions, roll formed parts or sheet metal/coil.
• Knowledge of manufacturing equipment and supplies.

Should this excellent opportunity interest you, please submit your resume, including salary expectations.

Price Industries Limited hires on the basis of merit and is strongly committed to equity and diversity. We welcome applications from all qualified candidates, including all genders, Indigenous peoples, persons with disabilities, members of visible minorities, individuals of diverse gender and sexual orientation and all groups protected by the Human Rights Code. We are happy to provide reasonable accommodation throughout the selection process and while working at Price. If you require support applying online because you are a person with a disability, please contact us at HR[redacted]

We appreciate the interest shown by all applicants, however only those being considered for an interview will be contacted.