Buyer

Description

Meet the Smart Safety Company

At Safe Fleet, our name says it all. We make fleet vehicles - and everyone in and around them - safer. Our fleet safety platform brings together best-in-class products, ground-breaking technology, and a 100-year history of fleet know-how and innovation to solve the world's biggest fleet safety problems.

We are re-defining what safety means for fleets of every type - from school buses to waste collection trucks, firefighting to utility vehicles, police cruisers to delivery vans.

We are a fast-growing manufacturing, service, and technology company with over 1700 employees in over 15 locations across Canada and the US. We're looking for motivated self-starters with innovative thinking to join our team and help us achieve our growth and performance goals. Sound like you?

Job Summary

The Buyer I is responsible for supporting the procurement of materials, components, supplies, and services required for production and business operations. This position works closely with suppliers, production planning, inventory management, and internal stakeholders to ensure materials are available on time, at the best value, and in accordance with quality standards. The Buyer I develops foundational purchasing skills while assisting with supplier management, order execution, and supply chain performance.

Work Environment and Physical Requirements

Must have the ability to read, write, speak and understand English plus have adequate hearing and visual acuity. Working environment is in an air-conditioned cubical with occasionally physically going into an unheated/air conditioned manufacturing/warehouse setting. Safety glasses with side shields are required in the production area. Must effectively communicate on the telephone while entering data on computer. Frequent reaching, gripping, and carrying up to 50 lbs., standing, stooping, bending, stretching, squatting and walking in addition to being seated a good portion of the day. Good communication skills are required in addition to understanding verbal and written instruction. Must handle multiple tasks and perform effectively in a fast paced work environment.

At Safe Fleet, you are empowered to build a career that will take you where you want to go. You'll enjoy the freedom to explore new projects, the support to think outside the box and the tools necessary to achieve personal success. We offer a comprehensive compensation package, including Medical, Dental, 401K and so much more.

We're a background check and pre-hire drug screen company where allowed by law.

NOTE: Safe Fleet does not discriminate in hiring or employment on the basis of race, color, religion, gender, marital status, national origin, sexual orientation, age, disability, ancestry veteran status or any other status protected by law.

Requirements

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

• Carry out necessary follow-up and expediting activities to ensure delivery as required by production schedule.
• Solicit and analyze quotations for new and/or existing items. Recommend substitutes where a savings in cost will result.
• Interview suppliers regarding materials, terms, and lead-time to negotiate best purchase for the company.
• Assist all departments to obtain proper specs., quotations, deliver and cost as required.
• Contact all suppliers regarding quality issues and resolves reject issues in the company's best interest.
• Maintain an appropriate file of catalogs, price lists, quotations and other correspondence.
• Responsible for all MRO plant supply purchases.
• Reviews purchase order suggestion report, and place orders accordingly.
• Check for requisitions through Syteline and place orders accordingly.
• Communicate pick-ups and deliveries as needed to the R• O• M truck driver.
• Other duties as assigned.

Education, Experience and Qualifications:

• High School Diploma or Equivalent.
• 2+ years of purchasing, supply chain, inventory control, customer service, or related business experience.
• Overall knowledge of purchasing functions.
• Ability to communicate with outside sources for information related to purchasing.
• Ability to communicate with vendors and represent the company's needs.