BuyerAston Carter

• Aston Carter's client in Langley is looking to add a Buyer to their team. This is a long-term permanent role under our contract to hire service. This role is best suited to someone with experience working as a buyer within a heavy-duty manufacturing facility.
  
   

What you will do:
 

• Research and compile market intelligence on the product, prices, and availability.
• Develop business partnerships with vendors
• Establish benchmark key performance indicators to measure and manage vendor performance
• Audit, manage and optimize inventory levels.
• Coordinate activities involved with procuring goods and services for projects, equipment, tools, parts, and supplies.
• Determine purchase requirements by reviewing inventories and purchase requests from MRP and other sources
• Request quotes and negotiates prices with suppliers
• Maintain frequent communications with suppliers to ensure deliveries are on schedule
• Ensure parts and materials are bought at the most competitive price
• Resolve discrepancies by comparing purchase orders to delivery documentation to obtain credits and refunds
• Resolve supply and quality issues with suppliers
• Work in coordination with other departments; manufacturing, engineering, sales, shipping/receiving, and accounting
• Other duties, as assigned Nice to Have:
• Software: Business Central/MS Dynamics
• Industry: Steel manufacturing
• Education: SCM Certified/SCMP