The Manufacturing Supply Chain team is looking for a Buyer who will work with local and international teams to scrutinize processes and systems and look for ways to increase efficiency in the Procurement area , the individual will act as Canada Manufacturing Buyer for several sites across Canada for both direct and indirect goods.
Role Responsibilities- Issues requests for quotations, review and negotiate prices with suppliers.
- Administrates monthly and annual budget of its supplier base striving always for saving opportunities and budget efficiencies.
- Prepares and issues Purchase Orders (SAP); expedite orders, and communicate delivery status to requestors.
- Manages and sources various products and commodities with responsibility for developing and issuing requests for proposal, supplier selection recommendations, and developing supplier partnerships for Canadian OU's.
- Execute timely material releases for production requirements
- Forecasting and planning of required materials for plant production
- Contributes to the development of purchasing strategies
- Coordination of material complaints/vendor claims with Quality Assurance
- Identification of cost savings opportunities in an ongoing basis ; contributes to the Department and Corporate cost savings objectives.
- Actively participates in Continuance Improvement projects.
- Data entry and completion of required customs ,excise documents, and billing.
- Maintain a customer-focus while managing multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.
- Coordinate and reviews purchase orders and enclosed documents from Canada SGS Sites Network, confirming inventory is sufficient to meet customers' requests.
- Reconcile shipped and returned inventory.
- Create and schedule deliveries pick slips for shipping department in SAP.
- Schedule and track incoming dry goods, coordinate with carriers and suppliers to ensure on-time in full delivery and supply for operations
- Work with North American Supply Functions to secure lowest cost/best service freight and ensure invoicing accuracy and completeness
- Prepare and distribute shipping and customs documentations (CCI's) - Trace, reconcile and report discrepancies for Canada SGS Sites Network.
- Facilitate all Freight claims with transportation companies.
- Coordinates transportation lines, and 3r party services as needed.
- Serve as an ambassador for Suntory Global Spirits.
- Complicance with standard operation procedures, legal and other requirements including health and safety, fire protection, environmental, quality, security and continuous improvement programs
- Performs warehouse inventory counts for material reconciliations
- Other duties may be assigned from time to time.
Works most closely with Supply Chain Sr. Manager, Global Procurement and Material Planning Supply Chain local and international Peers, Co-Manufacturing Contacts, and other Global SGS structures.
Qualifications- Post - Secondary education; with a minimum of 8 years continues Procurement / Supply Chain Multisite experience.
- Supply Chain/PMAC certification an asset
- Strong business acumen.
- Perform well in a dynamic change environment and manage conflicting priorities while multi-tasking.
- Must be self-motivated, proactive with excellent verbal and written communication skills, with proven ability to clearly present findings, and improvement ideas.
- Demonstrate the skill and ability to perform complex tasks.
- Excellent follow through on projects and issues for Canada SGS Sites Network.
- Highly detailed oriented and possess excellent problem resolution skills.
- Required frequently: standing, walking, kneeling, squatting, bending, reaching.
- Advanced SAP ESP, Procurement, Material Planning and Supply Environments.
- Microsoft Office, Advanced Excel, Power BI, Tableau and Salesforce advanced proficiency as well as Project Management experience.
- Ability to work within a diverse, global workforce oriented around customer satisfaction and process delivery.
- Ability to work under pressure, and comfortable with hectic environment
- Ability to self-learn and troublshoot.
- High Tolerance to frustration and multitask.
- Role will require that PPE be worn when on plant site.
While relocation, immigration, and/or tax compliance support are not guaranteed, we may offer assistance to successful candidates depending on factors such as role requirements in accordance with company guidelines.
