Senior Buyer

Summary

Reporting to the Director of Purchasing, and working closely with the operations and maintenance teams as well as Project Managers, the Purchaser is responsible for buying needs for plant operations and Projects. Maintaining working relationships with Project Management, Planning, Finance, and Operations personnel to ensure that Purchase Orders are issued and processed as required. Building relationships with suppliers and industry representatives and sourcing new suppliers.

Accountabilities: Strategic

• Creates and promotes a safe environment for the production and erection of structurally sound wood buildings by promoting a Culture to Care where health and safety come first
• Contributes to maintaining Structurlam’s market leadership position by ensuring safe and efficient manufacturing of quality products
• Demonstrates commitment to One Right Way
• Consistently strives to meet or exceed prescribed targets (i.e. safety, schedule)
• Commitment to ongoing knowledge and skills development
• Shares skills and abilities with other associates to maximize team productivity

Accountabilities: Operational

• Plan and execute the material planning, purchasing, and expediting associated with materials in support of project & plant operations and/or goods in support of office operations.
• Create/Issue RFx with Suppliers, receive their quotes, review commercial aspects of the quotes, coordinate technical evaluation with other stakeholders, and negotiate cost savings, and delivery dates according to project requirements.
• Obtain necessary reviews and approvals of bidder exceptions, bid evaluations, recommendations, Purchase Orders, and change orders prior to execution.
• Administer assigned Purchase Orders, including change order processing, invoice processing and verification, and performance evaluation, ensuring supplier compliance in a cost-effective, timely, and responsive manner.
• Interacting with project management staff to monitor revisions and amendments
• Maintains direct working relationships with Project Management, Planning, Finance, and Operations personnel to ensure that Purchase Orders are issued and processed as required.
• Escalate complex functional/technical issues in a timely and proactive manner, to the Procurement Director or Project Manager if applicable
• Participate in feedback sessions with Project, Planning, and Operations personnel by providing procurement aspects, and ramifications/issues affecting the project, if any.
• Build relationships with suppliers and industry representatives and sourcing new suppliers
• Assist with vendor audits
• Working closely with the Project Management, Planning, and Operations teams to ensure deliveries meet production and project deadlines.
• Performs other duties as assigned by Management

Competencies

• Innovation – identify and manage opportunities and risks, using effective problem-solving communication skills to achieve the best possible results
• Agility – consistently deliver unmatched quality and service to Structurlam customers by finding ways to do the right thing, at the right time to deliver an exceptional customer experience
• Communication – demonstrate strong written and oral communication skills to build relationships, convey information accurately both in written form and verbally

Education, Experience and Physical Requirements

• Minimum of 5 years of experience in purchasing
• SCMP designation with the Supply Chain Management Association (SCMA) or equivalent preferred
• Strong teamwork and communication skills
• Proactive in finding solutions to roadblocks
• Advanced knowledge of Microsoft Office
• Steel and hardware buying experience is an asset
• Experience using an ERP system to determine requirements and create and manage purchase orders is required
• Safety sensitive position requiring ability to lift up to 20lbs, walking, stairs, pushing, pulling, repetitive motion, kneeling, squatting and balancing, exposure to loud noises and dust