Job Description

We are looking for a Site Buyer who will be responsible for all purchasing activities for the Bushy Park plant and the R&D/QC labs. Will be responsible for maintaining good supplier relationships and communications, identifying single source items and de-risking by developing secondary suppliers from end to end. Also responsible for monitoring inventory levels of RM's and the ordering process to support the production schedule. Through maintaining current supply sources and generating new sources of supply, the Site Buyer must develop and execute procurement strategies to obtain the best possible pricing, security of supply, quality and service.

Will be expected to be familiar with a variety of purchasing concepts, practices and procedures and is expected to use a high level of tact and diplomacy in achieving expected results.

The primary responsibility of this role placing and monitoring orders and costs. Must also be able to negotiate the purchase of all major raw materials (local and overseas), acids and bases, factory supplies, lab supplies, packaging and other items used in the manufacturing process at Bushy Park. Will be expected to maintain good relationships with suppliers through their Sales Representatives. This contact keeps the incumbent in close touch with new developments and the technological changes that are constantly taking place. Supplier locations are worldwide, including the U.S.A., Turkey, China, India, and EU. Occasional plant visits may be required.

All purchases are to be monitored for compliance with current policies regarding approval requirements and capital expenditure guidelines.

The Site Buyer works closely with various departments such as the S&OP re: raw material planning & forecasting, with the Finance department to ensure all paperwork is submitted and goods are received as well as with the warehouse to ensure RM's are delivered to the plant. During the preparation for monthly Procurement Reviews, the incumbent provides all the necessary information (e.g. updating PPV pricing, RM opportunity lists, risk mitigation for critical RM's) to support the VP.

Must ensure compliance with packaging requirements to TDG, IMDG, IATA and WHMIS.

Must also be able to manage projects, set priorities and demonstrate sound judgement.

SPECIFIC ACCOUNTABILITIES include but are not limited to:

• Identify single source/single country of origin risks for all BP RM's. Identify secondary suppliers to reduce the number of single-sourced items

• Spend mitigation - minimize raw material costs through negotiation/approval of selected purchases and contacts. Network and negotiate to obtain the best possible sources (cost and quality).

• Ensure security of supply and support efficiency of operation through maintenance of optimum levels of selected raw material/outsourcing/resale inventory and scheduling of orders based on the production plans for BP.
• Maintain RM opportunity list pipeline for new RM evaluation & document progress to approve suppliers

• Good communication with suppliers on frequent basis – provides timely information on regular basis re: industry developments and implications for cost projections to various s teams. Identify and anticipate risks in case of short supply, increased lead times, significant changes in market/availability of RM.

• Participate in monthly planning meetings and follow up meetings re: planning as well as review inventory levels and discuss buying opportunities. Manage raw material flow to ensure inventory is maintained to the optimum level to support on time customer deliveries while keeping inventory holdings at the appropriate levels.

• Actively search for cost saving alternatives vs budget. Coordinate the process from testing to full approval. Source quality RM's to support R&D with new product development.

• Assisting in budget management, forecasting and reporting.

• Liaising with counterparts in other functional areas of the Company to ensure alignment of activities and objectives.
• Establishing annual standard cost for selected raw materials, resale, outsourcing and packaging.
• Meeting with vendor representatives on a regular basis to foster an environment of continual improvement of relationships with DCL.
• Obtaining and verifying regulatory and compliance information for existing and new materials and ensuring NDSL inventory tracking for scheduled material to prevent regulatory violation. Ensuring SDS's up to date.
• Resolving problems with all RM's received and not within compliance with the ISO 9001 policy. Ensuring current RM's standard specifications comply with ISO 9001 and 14001. Maintain up to date approved RM and supplier list as per ISO 9001 requirements.
• Maintain pricing and supplier details in system
• Manage spent Phos Acid sales.
• Support duty drawback process annually.
• Other duties as assigned.

EDUCATION / EXPERIENCE / QUALIFICATIONS

• Degree required.
• PMAC designation and five (5) years' experience in purchasing is required.
• Knowledge of TDG, IMDG, WHMIS regulations and ISO 9001 and 14001 preferred but not necessary.
• Knowledge of ERP/MRP and inventory control.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Strong negotiating, analytical and administrative skills.
• Ability to multi-task, plan, organize and meet schedules and deadlines.
• Proven ability to work with sensitive and confidential information.

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