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Posted 3 days ago
Job Details:
In-person
Full-time
Experienced
Benefits:
Health Insurance
Dental Insurance
Paid Time Off
Retirement Plans
Life Insurance
Disability Insurance
Employee Assistance Program

APEX is currently accepting applications for a Purchasing Specialist to join our Aerospace Component Manufacturing Group. Reporting to the Logistics Manager, this position will be responsible for the tactical procurement of commodities, raw materials, supplies, equipment, and services to be used within the group. This position is also responsible for building and maintaining strong relationships with suppliers or sub-contractors, and managing their performance. Some weekend or overtime may be required and training will be provided.

Responsibilities
  • Plan, organize, and evaluate the purchasing activities of the group.
  • Maintain and develop purchasing policies and procedures to conduct strategic forecasting and ensure an adequate inventory of materials to meet production requirements.
  • Conduct contract negotiations, securing the most favorable pricing while ensuring quality and specification requirements are met. This may include long-term purchase agreements for raw materials, negotiating with transportation agencies (i.e. FedEx, Midland, etc.).
  • Build and maintain strong relationships with new and existing suppliers, sub-contractors, purchasing agents and to manage their performance (i.e. price, quality, on-time delivery, etc.).
  • Monitor and review the performance indicators of our suppliers (i.e. pricing, on time delivery and quality, etc.).
  • Produce RFQ's and Purchase Orders.
  • Work within our Quality Management system to update and maintain approved suppliers list and conduct supplier evaluations.
  • Effectively handle all non-conformances.
Qualifications
  • High school diploma or equivalent combination of education and experience.
  • Experience in a similar role.
  • Ability to work both individually or within a team environment with a positive attitude.
  • Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
  • Strong time management skills and the capability to multi-task.
  • Ability to make decisions and work within tight deadlines.
Company Website: http://apexindustries.com
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About Apex Industries Inc.

About Apex Industries Inc.

Apex Industries Inc. is a Canadian corporation with its headquarters in Moncton, New Brunswick. A diversified company, APEX operates under five business groups in the Aerospace Component Manufacturing, Custom Contract Manufacturing, Steel Door Manufacturing, Door Opening Solutions, and Product Development and Automation industries. For over 60 years we have built and maintained long-term relationships with our customers and supply chain by providing value, expertise, and resources. APEX strives to be a growing, progressive company that adds value in its work as a trusted partner with all whom we associate.

Why Become an APEXer?

At APEX, we want our employees to enjoy both their job and life by working both safely and collaboratively while living healthy, relishing family time, and giving back to our community in all of the ways that mean the most to them, fully knowing they have the support and resources needed. We are a stable employer conveniently located on a bus route, offering full-time, year-round employment and want to make sure you live your best life at and outside of work.

Engaging Culture

APEX is proud to have assembled a family of highly skilled employees from various backgrounds. We are a strong advocate for diversity and inclusion, encouraging all voices to be heard through collaboration and engagement in a healthy and safe working environment.

Our Work

Through the combination of machinery, technology, and skilled, passionate people, we strive to achieve excellence by working in an optimized manner. We conduct ourselves with integrity, taking pride in our work, and taking responsibility for our actions.

Work Life Balance

We want our employees to enjoy time with family and friends by unplugging and recharging for their own well-being. We offer flexible time-off, vacations, and paid holidays.

Rewarding Work Environment

We hold a number of corporate events throughout the year to celebrate, recognize, and reward individual, team, and organizational success.

Learning and Development

We encourage lifelong learning by offering a variety of skill-training programs and workshops by creating a collaborative work environment that allows you to interact with and learn from other highly skilled employees.

Comprehensive Health Benefits

Our comprehensive benefit package offering includes medical, dental, and health coverage, along with short and long-term disability and an employee assistance program for all our employees and their families.

Employee Pension Plan

We invest in the people who make APEX a success. We reward loyalty by offering qualifying employees a competitive retirement program with employer matching contributions.

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