Commodity Management, Purchaser

This position will have a January 1, 2025, start date

Purpose of Role

The Purchaser is responsible for the procurement and inventory management goals of predetermined commodities within an ERP environment.

The Purchaser will demonstrate a solid understanding of key business areas affecting the Supply Chain, knowledge of commodity markets and manufacturing processes, and how their work impacts cross functional groups.

Key Duties and Responsibiliti es

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and / or ability required.

• Responsible for developing and implementing the sourcing strategy across a variety of component categories including but not limited to mechanical components, electrical components, wire harnesses, machined parts, valves, motors, metal, plastics, etc.
• Establish and maintains effective supplier partnerships, drive strategy that ensures supplier quality, delivery, lead time, and cost performance goals.
• Ability to conduct global sourcing projects related to the assigned product portfolio.
• Can evaluate and audit new suppliers, analyses and evaluate quotations submitted by potential suppliers to assure that the quality, quantity, delivery terms and cost are acceptable.
• Conduct contract negotiations.
• Develop and implement sourcing strategy for both domestic NA and international sources.
• Accountable for timely and effective planning, development and execution to meet project timelines and cost saving goals.
• Identifies, researches and implements new material and processes to drive cost down efforts.
• Recognized as an expert with a deep understanding and knowledge of market drivers and manufacturing techniques over a span of different material types.
• Conducts competitor and industry analysis to identify cost, material selection, manufacturing techniques and materials sourcing to improve the company’s competitive position.
• Maintain inventory availability while minimizing working capital investment.
• Maintain accurate product information, purchasing, pricing and cost data in SAP.
• Evaluate part usage patterns to make decisions to control inventory. Conduct ABC analysis.
• Work with the appropriate departments to ensure that selected vendors have the ability to meet quality and delivery requirements.
• Effectively respond to complex material purchasing issues and or project and demonstrates a high-level assurance in decision making.
• Collaboratively work in an international team environment; contribute ideas and alternate approaches when issues or conflicts arise.
• Take co-operative measures to meet shared company goals to reduce costs, improve on time delivery and improve quality.
• Analyses proposals, tender, negotiate conditions and manage contracts, records and supplier performance.
• Improve supply chain co-ordination and integration within the organization.
• Travel to the USA or international destinations 5-6 times per year is expected. Valid passport and ability to travel is required.
• Adhere to the company’s Quality Assurance System and Health and Safety policies.
• Other duties as assigned by management.

Professional Skills, Qualifications, and Competen cies

Education and Experience : Minimum 5 years purchasing experience in a fast-paced manufacturing environment with experience in sourcing internationally (NA, EU and Asia).

Bachelor’s degree in a technical or other business discipline or equivalent education combined with relevant job experience is required.

Strong technical understanding of Engineering drawings is required.

• Language Skills : Fluent in English (reading, writing, spoken) is required; basic knowledge of French an asset.
• Ability to Reason : Ability to apply common sense understanding to carry out instructions furnished in written and oral form.

Ability to deal with problems involving several concrete variables in standardized situations.

• Computer Skills : Proficient user of MS Word, Excel, Power Point and Outlook is required. Experience using MRP systems such as SAP is an asset.
• Math skills : Basic skills : ability to compute rate, ratio, statistical analysis, and percent and to draw and interpret bar graphs.
• Other : Familiarity with JIT systems, Kanban and LEAN is an asset. Proven experience in major contract negotiation and administration is required.

Valid passport and ability to travel to USA and international destinations.

Personal Character

Teamwork : Balances team and individual responsibilities. Exhibits objectivity and openness to other’s views. Gives and welcomes feedback.

Offers to help others to achieve common goals.

• Drive : Exhibits a drive to do all work required to achieve success. Aims to do the right thing without being told. Works well independently and is self-motivated.
• Ethics : Works with integrity and strong morals / ethics.
• Professionalism : Approaches others in a tactful manner. Reacts well under pressure and follows through on commitments.

Treats others with respect and consideration regardless of their position. Accepts responsibility for own actions and asks for help when needed.

• Safety : Observes safety and security procedures. Uses equipment and materials properly and as instructed.
• Dependability : Is consistently at work and on time and completes work in a timely manner. Able to deal with change, delays, and unexpected events.

Physical Demands

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of the job.

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individual with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing the duties of the job, the employee is required to :

• Regularly use a computer workstation.
• Visually inspect supplies, domestic and international, and observe manufacturing processes to determine supply and vendor effectiveness (in-house and externally).

Work Environment

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job.

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing the job duties, the employee is regularly exposed to :

• A regulated indoor climate.
• A manufacturing facility that includes dust and moving equipment.

Benefits / Perks

Condair is pleased to provide the following benefits to all full-time employees (subject to change) :

• Medical benefits
• Dental benefits
• Vision benefits
• Long-term disability insurance
• Life insurance / AD&D
• Pension / RRSP / TFSA
• Paid vacation
• Paid sick / personal leave
• Free on-site gym
• Free parking
• Free monthly lunches
• Other employee appreciation events

Accommodation

We are committed to creating an inclusive workplace by providing a barrier-free recruitment and selection process. If you have an accommodation request, require material in an accessible format, or need additional support with the application process, please contact Human Resources at na.

[email protected] or call 613-822-0335 and ask to speak with Human Resources.

Acknowledgement

This job description reflects the immediate requirements of the post. As the duties of the post develop and requirements of the company change, the post holder will be required to carry out other duties.

About the Company

Condair Group, founded in 1948 and based in Switzerland is the global leader in humidification, dehumidification and evaporative cooling.

Supported by science, we engineer individual, holistic solutions that customers can trust through the entire lifecycle. With optimal humidity, we increase productivity and create healthier built environments.

Condair Group has production sites in Europe, North America and China, its own sales and service organizations in 23 countries, and representatives in over 50 locatio ns worldwide.

Our Vision : To create healthier built environments and increase productivity with the optimal humidity for a better life.

Our Mission : Driven by our customers’ needs and supported by science, we engineer reliable, sustainable solutions.

Slogan : Humidity for a better life.

Our Values :

• We act on our vision
• We are reliable
• We are result-oriented
• We empower our people
• We improve human life
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