BuyerSummary of Principal Functions: Reporting to the Manager of Supply Chain, this position is responsible for maintaining positive supplier relationships while ensuring consistent quality of product at economic prices to support production needs. The Buyer will summarize and report progress and/or roadblocks to management and will also be responsible for special projects such as supplier resourcing, troubled supplier management and supply base optimization.Key Deliverables and Responsibilities:·Proactively monitor the existing supply base to ensure they remain and evolve into market leaders in quality, cost, delivery, and technology offerings ·Assess, manage, and mitigate risks related to supply base ·Maintain productive working relationships with both suppliers and internal departments to ensure the procurement and development of raw materials proceeds smoothly ·Display a high level of internal customer service to support the growth and profitability of the company ·Works with material planners to ensure that all raw materials are available to meet schedules ·Assess suppliers capabilities on quality, delivery and commercial capability ·Generate, distribute, follow up and analyze Request for Quotes·Issue purchase orders and maintain/update blanket purchase orders for price changes ·Work with Finance Group to resolve supplier pricing discrepancies ·Manage supplier launch readiness, including new program tracking·Understand government regulations and restrictions such as ITAR, and FAR ·Manage special projects including troubled supplier analysis and improvement plans, plus supplier resourcing ·Other duties as assigned Qualifications/Experience:·3-5 years of experience in Supply Chain or related field, preferably in defense, manufacturing or related industry ·A master’s degree in Supply Chain Management or Business Administration from an accredited college or university is preferred, but will accept a Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain, Business Administration, Engineering, Program Management or related field. ·Knowledge of Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) Contracting requirements preferred ·Ability to speak English; French preferred but not required ·Experience with both Canadian and United States companies; International experience preferred ·Demonstrated proficiency Microsoft Office and computer skills; must have advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel spreadsheets·Strong understanding of supplier negotiation process ·Strong understanding of quality requirements and knowledge to evaluate supplier's ability to meet quality requirements ·Understanding and ability to perform business, cost/benefit and financial analysis ·Basic understanding of technical change process; ·Sound judgment and decisiveness ·Excellent interpersonal and communication (written and verbal) and listening skills; ability to communicate professionally with people within all levels of the organization and external contacts ·Conflict resolution and negotiation; the ability to handle complaints, settle disputes, and resolve conflicts ·Demonstrated ability to gain consensus in a cross functional team atmosphere; ·Strong negotiation skills ·Planning and organizing ·Strong analytical and problem solving (technical and non-technical)