Primary RoleThe Buyer handles day-to-day tasks related to purchasing of materials and services required; with the goal of supporting the internal functions of Evans Consoles by having the right materials and services, at the right place and right time. Also maintains and builds new relationships with vendors to ensure constant material flow. Relies on experience, initiative, and judgement to plan and accomplish goals, performing a variety of tasks.Key ResponsibilitiesDay-to-Day:Manages Purchase orders (Pos) in Axapta:Issues/maintains Pos from Evans suppliers as requested by Materials Planning, Design, and Manufacturing.Negotiates and manages blanket orders on selected materials.Reviews invoices and updates Pos, when requested by Accounting.Assures on-time PO delivery:Checks project due dates to understand the purchasing urgency.Follows up with suppliers on the status of Pos Delivery dates/tracking information and informs internal customers (e.g. Scheduling & Manufacturing).Works with internal customers (e.g. Scheduling, Transportation, and Design) to mitigate late shipments (finding alternative suppliers, expediting shipments, etc.).Maintains Axapta master data accuracy & consistency, including item descriptions, pricing, units of measure, and supplier data.Fills and submits credit applications with suppliers.Strategic Sourcing:Identifies new purchasing opportunities for the new/existing materials/services, with the goal of achieving cost-savings, as well as improvements in quality and logistics.Works with internal customers to understand material/service specs & potential volumes.Analyzes previous purchases & market data to help in understanding Evans needs and bargaining position.Utilizes internet research and networking to select potential suppliers who are capable of providing materials/services required.Negotiates with selected suppliers based on the following criteria Pricing, Logistics, Quality, and Customer Service.Assesses bids from suppliers and prepares recommendations for executive sign-off.Other Duties IncludeProcess Improvements:Suggests and implements process improvements, especially with regards to Day-to-day purchasing processes.QualificationsProject Management abilitySupply Chain designations (SCMP/CPP/Other)Advanced PC knowledge; SQL/VBA, ERP systems (eg SAP/Axapta)Demonstrated knowledge of Strategic SourcingKnowledge of best practice procurement toolsUnderstanding of manufacturing environment (custom manufacturing preferred)Education/Experience5-7 years experience in a procurement/supply chain/administrative or similar roleBachelors degree (Business/Engineering/Economics)Competencies RequiredPositive work attitude with strong organizational skills being a true team player with the ability to handle fast-paced environment by prioritizing work efficiently.Attention to details & strong analytical skills intellectual curiosity and the ability to come up with simple conclusions based on complex analysis. Tech-savvy with a good knowledge of Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint).Powerful communication skills ability to express messages in a clear, fluent, and structured way both verbally and in writing.Solid negotiator ability to influence and show strong, dominant personality, especially when it comes to supplier negotiations.Personal AttributesPositive attitudeTeam playerStrong attention to detailGood written and verbal communication skillsNegotiation skillsDesired BehaviorsMake fact-based decisions having done the hard work of obtaining actual dataFoster teamwork and functional diversity in order to achieve the best solutionsEmployees who take ownership, speak up immediately, respond quickly, escalate if needed, and think like an ownerDrive continuous improvement through personal initiative and innovationLearn from failures in a positive/structured way focusing on process and other improvements going forwardAchieve results by consistently meeting our commitmentsFocus on whats important to our customers (internal or external)Develop a culture of celebrating our successes customer wins, improvements and demonstrated good behaviourEvans is an Equal Opportunity Employer.Our mission is to ensure that our workforce is both diverse and inclusiveWe seek employees from a diverse talent group, if you are a member of a minority population, we encourage you to apply at Evans!
Job Title
Buyer