Junior Buyer

Burnaby, British Columbia, Canada

Purchasing

Full Time

Description

Ready to be Part of Something Extraordinary?. Join a great Electronics Manufacturing Service’s (EMS) company in a state-of-the-art purpose-built facility at Glenlyon Business Park in Burnaby. Dorigo Systems Ltd. is focused on achieving positive changes in everything we do for our customers. We are a manufacturer of technology products, from surface mount to full box build, for innovative design and manufacturing companies in North America.

We are seeking a motivated and detail-oriented Junior Buyer to join our procurement team, The Junior Buyer will be responsible for supporting the procurement process, ensuring timely and cost-effective acquisition of materials and components required by the company. This role is an excellent opportunity for career growth and development within the procurement field.

KEY REPONSIBILITIES

Purchasing Functions:

• Assist in the procurement of materials and components for turnkey contract build requirements as outlined by Operations and Business Development departments
• Validate component costing as researched by Quotations staff and determine best supply options or source alternatives if necessary (includes comparison of vendor pricing, lead times, stock and minimum order quantities)
• Work directly with customers to confirm substitutions or part replacements
• Anticipate long lead time items or potential shortages and propose solutions
• Negotiate price, delivery, and other special terms with suppliers
• Place purchase orders with approved suppliers and follow upon delivery schedules.
• Report status of purchasing cycle to Operations Department, noting special circumstances, instructions and any expected surplus components at completion of the build
• Actively pursue opportunities to reduce total cost and inventory investment

Supplier Development:

• Maintain relationships with existing suppliers and assist in identifying new suppliers
• Work with suppliers to continuously improve quality, cost and delivery times

Materials Planning and Management

• Coordinate with the materials planner to ensure timely availability of materials
• Communicate with inventory team and suppliers to ensure receipt of components on-time

Document and Reporting:

• Maintain accurate and up-to-date procurement records, including purchase orders, invoices and delivery notes.

Qualifications:

• 1-2 years of experience in a procurement or purchasing role, preferably in the electronics or manufacturing industry
• Knowledge and experience of using MRP systems
• Basic understanding of supply chain management and procurement processes
• Directly related experience with local electronic component distributors, related industry suppliers, electronic component nomenclature, and manufacturer's part numbers
• Strong negotiating skills
• Excellent interpersonal, organizational, and verbal/written communication skills
• Strong organizational and time management abilities
• Demonstrated tenacious follow-up ability, attention to detail, and problem-solving skills
• Ability to work independently while also supporting a team environment
• Strong work ethic, self-directed, determined, customer/team-oriented, energetic, enthusiastic
• Ability to multi-task, judge priorities, and handle a variety of duties/assignments at once (sometimes under pressure) with a positive attitude
• Computer proficiency, particularly with Microsoft Office suite of tools (Excel, Word, Outlook, etc.)
• Relevant post-secondary education with strong math skills
• Experience within an ISO9001:2015 environment is an asset

What We Offer:

• Exceptional state-of-the-art facility
• Competitive Compensation
• On-site gym, weekly yoga and cross-fit classes
• 2 weeks paid vacation at time of hire
• Company paid health benefits after 1 year of employment
• RRSP matching after 1 year of employment
• Opportunities for in-house training for industry standards
• Opportunities for on-the-job training

Job Type: This is an in-person full-time position (40 hours per week) from Monday to Friday at our warehouse in Burnaby, BC

Salary: $40,000 to $45,760 based on experience ($20.00-$22.00 per hour).

If you are interested in exploring this exciting opportunity, please apply with your cover letter and resume.

The listed salary range for this role is intended as an estimate only. Final compensation for the successful candidate will be determined on a variety of factors, including but not limited to: the nature of the position, work experience, key skills, education and training, location, and applicable regulations (such as minimum wage).

We thank all applicants for their interest. However, only those selected for an interview will be contacted.

At this moment we can consider only local candidates for this role that reside in Lower Mainland, BC.

Dorigo Systems Ltd. is committed to promoting the values of diversity and inclusion throughout the business. Whether it is through recruitment, retention, career progression, or training and development, we are committed to improving opportunities for people of all backgrounds.