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Position Type:	Full-time
Location:	Salford, ON
Date Posted:	Jun 04, 2020
Experience:	2 Years

Job Description

Salford Group Inc. is a global manufacturer of farm tillage, application and seeding equipment located south of Ingersoll, Ontario. As a business that supplies the AG industry, deemed an ESSENTIAL Business, Salford continues to operate during the Covid-19 pandemic. Due to continued growth Salford it is currently seeking a fulltime Buyer. The responsibilities and qualifications are as outlined below.

Buyer Job Duties

Maintain optimum inventory levels of materials in order to supply production in a timely manner and sufficient quality
Manage audit process to ensure materials are aligned with approved products and suppliers
Focus on meeting all cost and delivery metrics time lines as assigned
Work in collaboration with all stakeholders in order to continuously improve product lines
Ensure regular communication with internal and external contacts as required such as sales, engineering, suppliers, etc.
Process purchase requisitions, issue purchase orders in accordance to company procedures by applying reasonability and big picture thinking beyond the administrative action
Expedite supplier shipments, be pro-active and resolve potential delays using forward thinking
Review quotations for specification compliance and submit for approval
Aid in the receiving process and closing purchase orders
Process Non-conforming supplier shipments and coordinate supplier RMA’s.
Perform cost comparisons and identify cost savings opportunities. Play an active role in cost saving initiatives as directed by Purchasing Manager.

Qualifications and Skills

The ideal candidate will have 2-3 years of successful procurement experience in a manufacturing environment, preferably in an agricultural or heaving equipment sector or within a fabrication shop.
Must have experience purchasing steel, specialty steel materials, raw steel.
Having a Post-secondary degree/diploma in Business Administration or Materials Management or an equivalent combination of experience and qualifications would be an asset
The ideal candidate will have 2 years experience using procurement systems such as SAP or similar MRP systems
Experience or knowledge of farming equipment an asset
Proven performance applying strategic materials management as directed
Ability to manager problems and develop action plans
Mastery of customer service and relationship building.
Effective oral and written communication to enhance a professional company image.
Self-driven with a high work ethic.
Excellent organizational, time management skills with an ability to prioritize.
Effective computer skills in Microsoft suite, Outlook, Internet and other internal systems
Must have daily transportation

Salford offers a competitive compensation package including benefits and paid personal days. We offer a safe, clean work environment and flexible work schedules.

Please apply to jobs@salfordgroup.com, reference job title in the subject line.

We thank all applicants for their interest, but only those selected for an interview will be contacted