Production Buyer
| Company | Teledyne |
|---|---|
| Location | Kitchener, ON, Canada |
| Salary | $Not Provided – $Not Provided |
| Type | Full-Time |
| Degrees | Bachelor’s |
| Experience Level | Senior |
Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain Management or equivalent is preferred
- APICS, ISM, CPM or CPIM certificate preferred
- 6+ years of purchasing or equivalent experience in advanced manufacturing, assembly environments; preferably in a technology organization
- Experience with issuing and expediting purchase orders, expediting shortages, purchase order maintenance, monitoring quality and delivery performance, vendor audits and corrective action requests, lead time reduction and problem resolution
- Documented and tangible workplace accomplishments
- Accustomed to working with a worldwide supply base located in different time-zones
- Proven track record with increasing productivity and working in a team environment
- Demonstrated experience in working with autonomy, leadership, and ability to work under pressure and tight deadlines
- Excellent ability in negotiation and resolution of issues
- Knowledge of technology, electronic componentry, is an asset
- Familiar with ERP manufacturing systems and MRP; especially SAP
- Familiar with Lean Manufacturing, 5S, Kanban Systems, Engineering and Tooling processes
- Must be able to be CGP Cleared as a Canadian citizen or Permanent Resident
Responsibilities
- Work with Operations, project teams, and vendors as the procurement lead
- Be responsible for planning orders, making the purchases, and at times negotiating contracts with suppliers
- Make ERP/MRP based purchases for operations
- Follow up with vendors and suppliers for delivery, expedite as required, and resolve payment discrepancies by working with Accounts Payable
- Be creative in problem resolution to supply issues, that reduce overall lead time, lower part cost and improve part quality
- Support department goals and objectives by continually looking for cost savings, either through the development of new suppliers or negotiating with existing suppliers
- Participate in any of the operating system improvement process (planning, inventory and other) to help meet department KPIs (inventory turns, BOM cost, downtime)
- Ensure that purchased products meet the requirements of TeledyneFLIR, GTC and environmental guidelines
- Continuously work with the team and the broader organization including engineering, production, finance, IT, facilities and sales
- Help with vendor management/development (Audits, on-boarding, visits, day to day working relationships)
Preferred Qualifications
- Knowledge of technology, electronic componentry, is an asset