We are currently recruiting for our client in the Elmira area for a Buyer. This position is a leave coverage that has potential for permanent long-term employment. This position is not open for students at this time.
This is a day shift where you will be working the hours of 8am to 4:30pm, Monday to Friday
Rate of pay is $25-$28 per hour, based on experience. Candidates must have previous material planning experience and buy product. Wage will reflect experience.
Buyer Responsibilities:
Research, select and purchase quality products and materials
Build relationships with suppliers and negotiate with them for the best pricing
Process purchase orders and update management on status of orders
Update inventory and ensure that stock levels are kept at appropriate levels
Schedule and verify purchase deliveries
Analyze market trends and apply this knowledge to make insightful buying decisions
Coordinate with production staff, management, and stockroom as required to ensure adequate stock is available in a timely manner
Maintain the supplier database, accurate transaction records and related documents.
Support the company's annual inventory count
Develop improved purchasing strategies to reduce cost, improve inventory turnover and effectively utilize available storage space
Generate production work orders for parts manufacturing and track progress, enter competed work orders
Assist Management with implementation and management of the MRP system
Ensure product Bills or Materials are accurately maintained and updated as required
Other duties as may be assigned
Required Experience and Education:
Bachelor's Degree in relevant field - preferred
Relevant experience preferred.
Excellent computer skills (Excel, Microsoft Word, PowerPoint).
Proficient in appropriate software.
Critical thinking and negotiation skills.
Strong communication skills, both written and verbal.
Applicants who meet the criteria will be contacted for next steps.
If you are interested in this position please contact Liberty Staffing Services at 519-823-9697!
Or come into our office today at 214 Speedvale Ave, Guelph, ON. Unit #4. N1H 1C4
Liberty Staffing Services welcomes and encourages applications from people with disabilities. Accommodations are available on request for candidates taking part in all aspects of the selection process. To request an accommodation, please contact Liberty Staffing Services.
Liberty Staffing Services has been serving the Guelph community since 2000. We have dedicated
staff who live in the community, who take pride in finding employment for others, and who go above
and beyond the simple 9-5 for those who rely on us. We are also a leading student employer here in
Guelph, placing large numbers of International Students in rewarding jobs, to help them gain
valuable Canadian experience. We are proud of the fact that not only have we placed candidates
out to work, but those same candidates have trusted us enough to refer their family members to us
for employment. We take pride in being a 100% Canadian company, with strong ties to this
community, and throughout Southwestern Ontario. We care about what we do, and about every
single one of our employees. And it shows.
Accommodations are available upon request for all individuals with disabilities taking part in the recruitment and selection process.