About the Company - Mier Recruitment is hiring!

About the Role - Our client in Halton Region, ON is actively looking for a Senior Buyer to join their team.

Responsibilities -

• Procurement responsibilities for new and existing products, including price, schedule, supplier selection, documentation write-up & terms and conditions
• Managing supplier's critical path delivery requirements in support of key program milestones
• Proficiency to perform and comprehend price and cost analysis, source selection/justification, analysis of supplier quotation
• Purchase of electronic components, electronic assemblies and other assigned commodities as required
• Providing regular status updates of material availability and shortages as required to meet engineering and production schedules
• Establishing and maintaining critical working relationships with Material Planning, Engineering, Manufacturing, Finance and Quality Assurance functional business areas
• Issuing RFIs, RFQs/quotes, conduct bid analysis, down select suppliers, and award purchase orders supporting a high mix of different commodity types within a diversified product portfolio
• Developing and maintaining virtual PO folio file documentation requirements with a high degree of business ethics and integrity
• Negotiations (supplier price, delivery, and exceptions to purchase order flow downs, i.e., Terms and Conditions)
• Participating and driving supplier development and management activity to achieve consistent cost reductions with leveraged buying strategies
• Complete and total cost of ownership of the portfolio being managed
• Experience in Strategic Sourcing; (EMS preferred)

Qualifications - Post-secondary education in Supply Chain Management, Purchasing or equivalent with a minimum 5+ years of relevant experience in procurement and supply chain management in a large-scale manufacturing environment. Professional APICS and/or ASCM certification an asset.

Required Skills -

• Experience in JDE will be a strong asset
• Ability to read and interpret engineering drawings and specifications
• Proficient in the use of Microsoft Office Suite (PowerPoint, Word) and possess Advanced Excel Skills
• Power BI would be considered an asset
• Strong interpersonal skills with proven ability to communicate both verbally and in writing with internal customers and suppliers
• Analytical mindset with a proactive approach
• Knowledge of electrical product commodities is desired
• D.O.D. procurement experience and knowledge of Federal Acquisition Regulations (FAR/DFARS) as well as International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR) is a plus

Pay range and compensation package - Salary: $85,000 - $90,000/year.