Mac-Weld Machining Ltd. an international leader in the manufacturing of instrumentation components, serving industry in the oil and gas, power generation and waste water applications. Our ability to deliver uncompromising quality, precision products, on time and at a fair price truly sets us apart from our competition.

Mac-Weld Machining Ltd. is seeking a Buyer to take on the task of sharing our vision locally and globally.

Skills & Responsibilities

• Purchase goods, materials, components or services in line with specified cost, quality and delivery targets
• Ensure continuous supply of required goods and materials and communicate any supply problems which may pose a risk or impact on business operations
• Research and evaluate areas of opportunity to reduce costs where possible
• Develop ideas and strategies to improve operational efficiency, add value, aid business performance and work towards a strategy of continuous improvement
• Develop briefs, updates and reports as needed and when required
• Assess and evaluate suppliers and undertake performance reviews to ensure contract compliance and manage performance improvement activities
• Ensure that a professional and consistent approach is taken in relation to all supplier relationships
• Explore alternate sources for goods and materials
• Assess tenders and quotations from potential suppliers
• Prepare purchase orders in line with final negotiations with selected suppliers and in line with organizational targets and requirements
• Communicate with the Production and Sales Departments on material issues
• Communicate with the Accounting Department to resolve billing issues
• Contact suppliers in a professional manner to resolve price, quality, and delivery or invoice issues
• Adhere to Mac-Weld Quality Management system requirements
• Other duties as assigned

Qualifications

• Diploma in Supply Chain Management, Purchasing or Business is an asset
• 1-5 years of buying/purchasing experience in a manufacturing environment is an asset
• Experience with supplier managed inventory
• Experience with Lean Manufacturing
• Ability to read and understand technical drawings
• Basic knowledge of metal fabrication
• Strong Math Skills
• Ability to troubleshoot and problem solve
• Experience with Microsoft Excel

This is a full-time permanent position in our Sarnia facility.

Salary: $ 24 – $ 30 per hour based on education and experience

Signing Bonus: New regular employees will receive a signing bonus of $500 after successfully completing their three month probationary period, and $1000 after one year of continuous employment. The employee must be on active payroll for the entire timeframe to qualify. Contract positions do not qualify for the signing bonus.

Mac-Weld Machining is a privately owned company. We are proud of our connected and engaged culture, and our warm and welcoming environment. To the right individual we offer a competitive salary and benefits, shift premium, annual clothing allowance and pension, Happy Friday and more

Mac-Weld is committed to diversity, employment equity and inclusion in the workplace. If you need an accommodation during the recruitment process because of a disability, please inform our recruitment team when applying so that we may provide assistance.

Job Type: Full Time

Job Location: Sarnia-Ontario