Buyer, Custom Products

Job summary

The Buyer is responsible for coordinating procurement activities, managing inventory levels for custom components, and ensuring the availability of raw materials for production. They also negotiate commercial terms with suppliers and collaborate with internal teams to resolve supply, quality, and delivery issues.

Job details

Buyer, Custom Products Reporting to the Director of Supply Chain and working closely with the Production, Quality, and Engineering teams, the Buyer, Custom Products is responsible for coordinating and executing procurement activities related to the company’s manufacturing requirements. The Buyer ensures the availability of raw materials and components required for production while meeting cost, quality, and delivery objectives. The incumbent is responsible for purchasing and inventory levels for custom products, including printed circuit boards (PCBs), printed circuit board assemblies (PCBAs), cable harnesses, mechanical parts, and other components manufactured according to the company’s specifications. The Buyer actively participates in the selection, qualification, and ongoing management of suppliers to ensure a stable and high-performing supply chain. In this role, the Buyer negotiates pricing, lead times, and commercial terms with suppliers, monitors purchase orders, and coordinates the actions required to resolve supply, quality, or delivery issues. The Buyer also contributes to initiatives aimed at optimizing costs, improving supplier performance, and minimizing supply chain risks. Summary of Responsibilities * Solicit, analyze, and compare supplier quotations to secure the best commercial terms. * Issue, manage, and follow up on purchase orders. * Plan and coordinate orders for electronic assemblies (PCBAs) with subcontractors based on production requirements and demand forecasts. * Manage and maintain the Clear-to-Build (CTB) report for electronic components, ensuring the availability of critical parts. * Participate in the Engineering Change Notice/Order (ECN/ECO) process and coordinate the implementation of changes with suppliers and relevant internal teams. * Closely monitor supplier performance with respect to delivery, quality, and cost. * Participate in the negotiation, implementation, and management of commercial agreements. * Collaborate closely with Planning, Engineering, Manufacturing, Quality, and Finance teams to quickly resolve supply-related issues. * Identify, develop, and implement cost-reduction opportunities, improved purchasing terms, and inventory optimization initiatives. * Participate in the selection, development, and management of strategic suppliers for custom products and components. * Perform any other related duties aligned with the position and the organization’s objectives. Qualifications * College diploma in Business Administration, Logistics, Supply Chain Management, or a combination of equivalent education and experience. * 5–10 years of experience in a similar role. * Strong attention to detail and excellent teamwork skills. * Ability to interact effectively with employees across all departments. * Versatile, autonomous, and highly organized, with sound judgment, a strong commitment to quality, and attention to detail. * Strong leadership skills and ability to manage competing priorities effectively. * Excellent command of both French and English, spoken and written, to ensure effective communication with our global suppliers. At Octasic, you will contribute to developing cutting-edge technologies that help Canada and its allies better understand, protect, and secure an ever-changing world. Join us! #makewaves

What you’ll do

The Buyer is responsible for coordinating procurement activities, managing inventory levels for custom components, and ensuring the availability of raw materials for production. They also negotiate commercial terms with suppliers and collaborate with internal teams to resolve supply, quality, and delivery issues.

Requirements

Candidates must possess a college diploma in Business, Logistics, or Supply Chain Management along with 5-10 years of relevant experience. Proficiency in ERP/MRP systems and the ability to communicate effectively in both English and French are required.

Listed skills

• Procurement · Preferred
• Supply chain management · Preferred
• Inventory management · Preferred
• Negotiation · Preferred
• ERP systems · Preferred
• Quality assurance · Preferred
• Communication · Preferred
• Leadership · Preferred

Other relevant skills

Identified from the job description. Confirm important requirements above.

• Procurement
• Supply Chain Management
• Inventory Management
• Negotiation
• ERP Systems
• MRP Systems
• Supplier Management
• Purchase Order Management
• Clear-to-Build Reporting
• Engineering Change Notice Process
• Cost Reduction
• Strategic Sourcing
• Quality Assurance
• Communication
• Leadership
• Analytical Skills
• Planning
• Management
• Coordinating
• Detail Oriented
• Business Administration
• Finance
• Effective Communication
• Teamwork
• Supply Chain
• Telecommunications
• Subcontracting
• Purchasing
• Electronic Components
• Bilingual (French/English)
• Supplier Performance Management
• Demand Forecasting
• Printed Circuit Board
• Quotations
• Material Requirements Planning
• Price Negotiation
• Wire Harnesses
• Engineering Change Notice

Job areas

• Logistics
• Manufacturing
• Management & Leadership
• Engineering
• Buyer/Product Manager
• Buyer (General)
• Buyers
• Wholesale and Retail Buyers, Except Farm Products
• Buyers and Purchasing Agents

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