Buyer Planner

As a Buyer, you will be responsible for the performance of a portfolio of suppliers in regards to on time deliveries and PO Creation.

Job Summary

As a Buyer, you will be responsible for the performance of a portfolio of suppliers in regards to on time deliveries and PO Creation. You will assist the buyer, located in Montreal Canada, with managing a just in time procurement environment with; scheduling, planning and ordering Indirect Parts within a SAP information system.

You represent part of an entire Operational Activity for client.

 Key Responsibilities

• Analyze Requisition and create PO’s with quality and SLA

• To ensure follow up with Buyers for clarity on Requisition and follow up with vendors on supply.

• Work with Accounts Payable / Master Data team in maintaining / creating Vendor

• Validate the Purchase Order references

• Ensure suppliers have visibility on their delivery schedules and have their goods delivered on time, before the delivery date

• Negotiate with suppliers on payment terms

• Take inbound customer query calls to bring solution

• Mentor less experienced Non Product Buyer

• Train group as new functions are introduced

• Take initiatives towards streamlining process and help managing various metrics for the team.

• Bring innovation ideas to do job better

• Communicate performance and issues with onshore buyer teams for groups functions

• Identify focus areas for ongoing issues to discuss with clients and stake holders

Educational Background

• HSC/ Diploma/Bachelor's Degree in Supply Chain Management, Business Management/ Business Administration with at least 6 months experience in a related field.

Skills:

• MS Office

• ERP Package (desirable)

• Attentive to details

• Excellent communication skills in both English and French

• Team Player

• Strong analytical skills and efficient planning skills

• Working under tight deadline

• Willing to work on Night Shift

• Willing to work on Public Holidays if required

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