Job description: We are hiring for Purchasing Analyst with one of our clients based in Cambridge, ONTitle – Purchasing Analyst
Location – Cambridge, ON
Duration – 1 yearPosition Summary:
Process requisitions, validate pricing and issuance of purchase orders for returnable packaging fabrication
Review requisitions for spare parts and consumables, analyze and validate key data, issue RFQs and make recommendations on sourcing and pricing
Support evaluation and improvement of spare parts and consumables vendors
Support departmental reporting for internal KPIs and external vendor performance
Monitor delivery timing and resolve late delivery issues if required
Investigate and implement sourcing of new products as well as re-sourcing existing products including vendor rationalization where appropriate
Maintain and update master data for vendors and materials where appropriate
Support strategies and systems to control purchasing procedures
Provide continuous improvement on cost control and cost reduction
Education:
University Degree or College Diploma in business or engineering or equivalent degree/diploma is required.
Diploma in Procurement and Supply Management from the Supply Chain Management Association of Canada is an asset.
Experience:
Procurement experience is preferred, preference for experience working in the automotive industry, manufacturing or high-speed production.
Good working knowledge of procurement processes and experience in an enterprise systems environment
Strong written and oral communication and customer service skills.
Good organizational skills to process large volume of purchase requisitions and POs and ensure timely delivery of goods and services.
Excellent project management skills to ensure deadlines are met.
Demonstrated ability to develop and build and maintain strong vendor relationships.
Strong working knowledge of Client Office Suite (Excel, Word, PowerPoint, PowerBI)
Experience in SAP considered an asset.
Willing to support daily and weekend overtime requirements as needed.
Possible local travel and occasional travel to the US.
Must be flexible to work in Cambridge and/or Woodstock.