Purchasing Specialist
Procurement, Parts, and Service Group Coordinator - Grimsby, ON
Handling Specialty is exclusively dedicated to the custom design and manufacture of material handling systems for demanding applications. We are considered the premier source for engineered-to-order lifting, tilting, rotating and traversing equipment for clients seeking innovative solutions, exceptional professional support, world class credentials and unmatched experience. For more than 50 years, we have been providing solutions in a wide range of industries including, Automotive, Aerospace and Defense, Entertainment, Rail, and Factory Automation.
Handling Specialty is seeking Purchasing Specialist to join our growing team.
Why Join Handling Specialty?
- Competitive compensation
- Permanent Full-time work
- Paid Vacation time
- Health Benefits, with Defined Profit-sharing benefit
- Wellness committee with the focus on Mental Health
- Social committee; company Holiday Parties, BBQ’s
Position Description:
- Able to prepare requests for quotes (RFQ) and purchase orders (PO)
- Provide support for the shop in highlighting and streamlining rush part orders and ensuring they get packaged.
- Able to quote spare parts list, and complete reorders as needed
- Work with suppliers, to expedite critical parts orders.
- Able to decipher Engineered drawings.
- Knowledge and capability of local machine shops.
- Able to negotiate with vendors on purchases, and negotiate back charges with vendors supplying non-conforming product.
- Manage and conduct pre-qualification audits.
- Locate and develop new sources of supply
- Procure components/services for project builds
- Support product and project procurement activities in conjunction with production schedule.
- Support supply base and supplier development program.
- Monitor supplier delivery and quality performance.
- Support continuous improvement initiatives.
- Quote and Arrange freight for equipment and/or parts.
- Review and approval of account payable invoicing.
- Analysis of material costing performance to project budgets.
- Project costing assessments for all actual to budget performance.
- Other duties as required
Qualifications:
- Relevant Post-secondary Education or enrollment in a PMAC education program
- Expert Microsoft office, and computer skills
- Strong problem identification and problem-solving skills, sound analytical thinking, planning, prioritization, and execution skills
- Minimum 5 years’ experience in a related field
- Strong interpersonal and communication skills
- Experience in Negotiation skills
Handling Specialty is an equal opportunity employer that embraces diversity in the workplace and encourages applications from qualified women, men, visible minorities, aboriginal peoples, and persons with disabilities. We are committed to providing accommodations throughout the interview and employment process for needs that are made known. We welcome applications from all interested and qualified individuals; however only those candidates selected for an interview will be contacted.
If you are interested in this position, clearly outline experience and salary expectations and quote reference code Purchasing Specialist when responding to:
Human Resources
hsml.hr@handling.com