Manpower is currently recruiting for a Buyer to lend their expertise to our clients team in PEI. Reporting to the Material Leader, the incumbent will be responsible for interfacing with other departments, maintaining proper inventory levels, schedule receipts to meet production requirements and liaison with suppliers. This will include the following duties:

• Purchase material, equipment, supplies and services within established limits, quality and price guidelines.
• Commonly buys from manufacturers, distributors and jobbers.
• Obtains quotes and negotiates delivery arrangements.
• Prepares purchase orders.
• Prepares routine and special reports as required.
• Analyzes supplier performance.
• May be responsible for locating new sources of supply.
• Determines status of current orders and assists forecasting needs for future orders.
• Monitors reorder points. Initiatives action to replenish stock.
• Reconciles discrepancies in inventories in inventories.

To be successful in this role the incumbent will need to promote continuous improvement initiatives and expedite materials to ensure on-time delivery requirements. You should have previous experience scheduling  and managing inventory, proficiency in Microsoft Office including: Excel, Outlook, Presentations and MRP / MPS experience is an asset. Previous experience in material purchasing with 3 Years experience in a R&O or manufacturing environment is preferred. You should also have knowledge of continuous improvements tools and have Previously managed inventory experience. This is a 7 month contract position with a very competitive salary.

If you have the above mention skills and experiences and are a results oriented, self motivated, results driven individual, please apply to moncton.nb@na.manpower.com.

Please quote competition number B1021-CB when applying.

We thank all applicants for their interest, however only qualified candidates will be contacted