About this role
Job Description Job DescriptionPosition Details: • Permanent, Full-time • Salaried • On-Site • Schedule: Monday to Friday • Hours of Work: 8:30 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. • NOC Code: 12102 - Procurement and purchasing agents and officers Location: Cornwall Road, Oakville, ON
Summary:
The Purchasing Agent will be responsible for the tactical procurement of commodities for all MRI locations. The Purchasing Agent is required to coordinate efforts with other administration staff and management in order to maintain the appropriate level of inventory to meet sales demands. The ideal candidate will also have experience in supplier development and quality control processes with suppliers across the globe. In this role, the incumbent will utilize expert knowledge to purchase goods at the most favorable price for MRI, while simultaneously building and maintaining strategic relationships with key suppliers. The ideal candidate will also thrive in providing unparalleled customer service to both internal and external clients. The primary responsibilities and duties include, but are not limited to:
• Coordinate with other departments to assess material requirements for purchasing from third party suppliers. • Consider quality, availability, reliability, and technical support when choosing suppliers and merchandise. • Evaluate suppliers, negotiate contracts, and review the quality of products. • Maintains vendor price list database. • Purchase products and services for organizations to use or resell and ensure that equipment procurement meets project timeline • Verifies purchase requisitions by comparing items requested to master list; clarifying unclear items; recommending alternatives. • Forward available inventory items by verifying stock; scheduling delivery. • Prepare purchase orders by verifying specifications and price; obtaining recommendations from suppliers for substitute items; obtaining approval from management. • Obtain purchased items by forwarding orders to suppliers; monitoring and expediting orders. • Verify receipt of items by comparing items received to items ordered; resolve shipments' errors with suppliers; process returns documentation. • Authorize payment for purchases by forwarding receiving documentation. • Keep information accessible by sorting and filing documents. • Provide purchasing planning and control information by collecting, analyzing, and summarizing data and trends. • Update job knowledge by participating in educational opportunities. • Prepare and implement effective negotiation tactics • Accomplish purchasing and organization mission by completing related results as needed. • Other additional responsibilities as required Requirements / Qualifications: Academic Training:
• Bachelor's degree in supply chain management, Business Administration, or a related field. • MSc/MA will be considered a plus. Work Experience:
• Minimum of 3-5 years of experience in purchasing, inventory control, or a related role. • Experience in a fast-based manufacturing establishment is an asset. Specific Competencies:
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