Senior Purchase Executive

JOB DESCRIPTION:
Purchase Engineer

Job Summary:

Purchase the steel and the mold components from the Canadian suppliers and the overseas suppliers for the manufacturing of a variety of Injection Molds built in Canada, and also purchase the full molds from overseas like China, Vietnam, etc

Main Responsibilities & Duties:

• Review Mold Bill of Material (BOM) released by the engineering department and analyse the procurement requirements
• Get the quotes from the vendors and review the costs
• Create Purchase Orders using ERP software and release Purchase Orders
• Collect the order acknowledgement from the vendors and review the terms and conditions
• Update the progress to the Purchase Manager in Canada through email and calls everyday
• The maintaining of up-to-date job history files.
• Paying attention to detail in a fast-paced environment.
• Mentor and coach other Purchase Engineers
• Follow up with the stores for the non-production purchase items and order them in time to keep up with the maintenance and shop floor requirements
• Assess supply concerns and discuss with Purchase Manager / Project Manager / Tooling Manager
• Advice supervises job order status, timing, resource availability and capability.
• Assist in establishing tool build dates and timelines.
• Must comply with all Health & Safety policies throughout facility

Requirements:

• Working experience in ERP software / Supply chain management
• Knowledge of Injection Mold is an asset
• Strong written and oral communication skills
• Ability to work well with others and independently, exhibiting teamwork skills with other engineers and designers
• Strong organization, planning and data management skills
• Advanced ability to identify issues, problems and generate solutions
• Displays attributes of a critical thinker and leverages purchasing skills
• Experience as a Purchase Engineer (5-8 years)
• Degree or Diploma in Mechanical Engineering
• Willingness to develop and advance knowledge as industry and technology changes.

Responsibilities and duties outlined in above job description are not limited to the position. Additional duties, tasks and responsibilities may be required throughout course of employment at Cavalier Tool & Manufacturing Ltd. Employees will be required to perform and complete additional tasks as outlined by leaders, supervisors and management.