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Contract Buyer

  • Location

    Vancouver, British Columbia

  • Sector:

    Supply Chain

  • Job type:

    Temp

  • Salary high:

    0

  • Salary low:

    0

  • Job ref:

    JO-2106-13254

  • Published:

    almost 3 years ago

  • Expiry date:

    2021-06-29

Horizon Recruitment Inc is currently seeking a Buyer to join a growing company located in Burnaby, BC. This role will manage purchasing and inventory planning for the manufacturing facility and will also implement inventory control and purchasing best practices.


Responsibilities:

  • Consolidate and manage purchasing activities for manufacturing operations and facility requirements.
  • Track PO's and expedite orders for delivery
  • Identify opportunities for process improvements and improvements in operational efficiency.
  • Analyze inventory levels and plan re-order points according to sales forecasts and production schedules
  • Implement inventory control best practices
  • Inventory control and production planning activities.


Requirements:

  • 1-2 years of experience in a purchasing position, ideally in a manufacturing setting
  • Experience in managing inventory levels and inventory forecasts
  • Ability to liaise closely with the sales and operations team to develop accurate forecasts and requirements for the business
  • Strong communication skills in English.
  • Strong organization, time management, and follow-up skills.


**Only candidates eligible to work in Canada will be considered**

Horizon Recruitment Inc. is a specialized recruitment and search firm with two complimentary practice areas: Finance & Supply Chain.