Senior Buyer

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Located in Toronto, ON

Position: Senior Buyer

Industry: Electronics Manufacturing

Compensation Package

• Annual Salary: $80,000
• Vacation: 3 weeks paid vacation
• Benefits: Full paid benefits package

Position Summary

The Senior Buyer performs purchasing activities in support of production and operational requirements within an electronics manufacturing environment. This role works closely with Account Managers and/or the Director of Supply Chain to manage procurement deliverables in alignment with company standards and supply chain objectives.

Success in this role requires a proactive approach to ensuring continuity and quality of materials, maintaining optimal inventory levels, and monitoring cost performance. The Senior Buyer must demonstrate strong communication, analytical, and organizational skills.

Key Responsibilities

• Send Purchase Order Action (POA) reports to suppliers and manage PO actions on a weekly basis
• Generate and manage ERP purchase order releases for production and new product launches
• Monitor, track, and communicate purchase order status updates to internal stakeholders
• Maintain and set up parts in ERP systems, including supplier details, MPN, MOQ/MPQ, lead time, NCNR, and related data
• Work with Materials Planners to obtain customer authorization on pricing, NCNR, premium freight, and material liability
• Source materials for shortages to minimize delivery impact while reducing excess inventory and unfavorable cost variances
• Manage material escalations with Commodity Management and suppliers
• Oversee Material Review Board (MRB) activities related to quality issues, receiving discrepancies, ECOs, and NCRs, including supplier returns
• Execute contract changes and supplier adjustments
• Implement PFEP (Plan for Every Part) and VMI (Vendor Managed Inventory) changes as directed by Supply Chain leadership
• Ensure compliance with supplier approval, qualification, and performance review processes
• Manage supplier relationships including selection, monitoring, corrective actions, and continuous improvement initiatives
• Support inventory optimization and VMI programs
• Drive cost reduction initiatives and supplier negotiations for assigned categories
• Collaborate with Materials Planning to support inventory reduction strategies
• Resolve invoice discrepancies in collaboration with Finance, Suppliers, and Commodity Managers
• Escalate credit hold and payment term issues affecting supply continuity
• Participate in UAT testing for new tools and systems; act as a superuser when required
• Mentor, coach, and support junior buyers as needed
• Lead small projects when required
• Perform additional duties as assigned by management

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Operations, Supply Chain, Inventory, Purchasing, or a related field (or equivalent experience)
• Minimum 5 years of experience in Supply Chain or Procurement
• APICS or PMAC certification (completed or in progress) preferred
• Experience in Lean Supply Chain environments is an asset
• Strong ERP system experience within a supply chain setting (purchasing and inventory modules)
• Proficient business English communication skills, both written and verbal
• Strong computer proficiency, including Windows-based systems and related software
• Advanced Microsoft Excel skills (v-lookups, pivot tables, filters, data analysis)
• Strong organizational and administrative abilities
• Self-motivated team player with the ability to work under pressure
• Proven ability to manage multiple priorities and deadlines effectively

 

If you are interested, please submit your resume to yvette.manalac@expresspros.com

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