Purchasing Buyer, Specialist I

Description:

The Purchasing Specialist is responsible for the supportive and administrative duties related to purchasing and Account Payable. The Purchasing Specialist will perform a range of duties in support of Management and staff which contribute to the successful performance of Procurement, ensure successful business operations and maintain a focus on continuous improvement processes.

Responsibilities:

• Creates request for quotation (RFQ); Communicates with vendors and selects vendors based on price, service and ability to meet production needs
• Processing Invoices for all orders and ensuring orders are received
• Processes purchase requisitions from internal departments and ensure proper approvals have been given prior to placing items on order
• Identifies and communicates issues arising from the supply of materials and services with both the vendor and internal requisitioner.
• Works with team members to identify instances of damaged shipments, including addressing and following up with suppliers and requisitioner.
• Monitors, evaluates, and analyzes vendor performance to ensure quality and delivery requirements are met
• Manages supplier relationships and update management on any issues with vendors
• Performs new material cost evaluation for management review
• Takes on additional tasks when other departmental staff are absent
• Ensures that all business activities are performed with the highest ethical standards and in compliance with the Canadian Solar Solution Code of Business Conduct
• Supports ISO 9001 activities
• Adheres to all environmental, health and safety rules and policies
• Quarterly and Yearly data collection is preferred.

Qualifications and Experience:

• Degree/Diploma in procurement field and/or related experience
• Demonstrated analytical skills with particular attention to detail
• Effective communication skills with individuals at all levels of the organization
• Able to build and maintain lasting relationships with user departments and key external stakeholders
• Able to work efficiently as a part of a team as well as independently
• Excellent time and project management skills
• Computer literacy, including effective working skills of MS Office and enterprise ERP system and e-mail required
• Experience using SAP is an asset

Note: The company reserves the right to change the duties and responsibilities of this position at any time as its own discretion.

Note: The company reserves the right to change the duties and responsibilities of this position at any time as its own discretion.