Buyer

Rapiscan Systems Inc.; Scarborough; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A technology solutions provider located in Scarborough is searching for a Buyer to support production by sourcing and ordering components. The ideal candidate should have attention to detail, excellent communication skills, and experience in negotiations. This role involves liaising with suppliers and ensuring materials are aligned with production requirements. A minimum of high school diploma is required, while a post-secondary degree is preferred. Join a dynamic team focused on integrity and innovation.

Qualifications

• Minimum high school diploma or equivalent required; post-secondary diploma/degree preferred.
• Prior buying experience desired; experience with electronic components is preferred.
• Ability to coordinate with different departments of the organization.
• Excellent attention to detail.
• Computer literate, intermediate level MS Excel skills.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Experience negotiating favorable pricing desired.
• Able to work with minimal supervision.

Responsibilities

• Source components from domestic and overseas vendors.
• Consult with manufacturing and program management to understand demand forecasts.
• Negotiate cost reduction via vendor negotiations and supply chain optimization.
• Responsible for purchasing commodity products, chemicals, equipment, and supplies.
• Maintain and grow supplier relations.
• Handle incoming inquiries and complaints in a professional manner.
• Provide excellent customer service using professional communication skills.

Skills

Attention to detail

Verbal communication

Written communication

Negotiation skills

MS Excel (intermediate)

Education

Minimum high school diploma

Post-secondary diploma/degree (preferred)

Job description

Overview

OSI Systems companies have a long history of developing innovative solutions to bring a better quality of life to the world. Our OSI Electronics (OSIE) division is a diversified manufacturer of electronic devices and value-added manufacturing services.

We provide our customers with the manufacturing capabilities and purchasing power of a global Electronics Manufacturing Services provider. By delivering regional and personalized support best provided by a smaller company, we strive to build lasting relationships and create close and valued partnerships with our customers. Our singular focus is to help security experts, clinical professionals and high-tech developers solve real-world problems and issues.

PFC Flexible Circuits Ltd, an OSIE Company, is seeking a permanent full time Buyer who will work closely with the quoting, purchasing, and sales teams to source, order, and expedite receipt of components needed to support production of products at our factories. Will be responsible for performing sales order processing and delivery follow-up. The selected candidate will negotiate pricing on contracts, resolve pricing and product issues. Will expedite, cancel/defer, and ensure purchase orders are aligned to support program and production managers. Will also evaluate suppliers based on capability, performance, and delivery tied into ISO requirements and will work them to improve cost, quality, delivery, and lead time.

Current shift hours are 8:30 AM - 5:00 PM

Responsibilities

The Buyer works with the quoting, purchasing, and sales teams to source, order, and expedite receipt of components needed to support production of products at our factories. Performs sales order processing and delivery follow-up. Ability to negotiate pricing on contracts is a key asset of the individual. This position resolves pricing and product issues. Expedites, cancels/defers, and ensures purchase orders are aligned to support program and production managers. Able to evaluate suppliers based on capability, performance, and delivery tied into ISO requirements. Works with suppliers to improve cost, quality, delivery, and lead time.

• Source components from domestic and overseas vendors.
• Consult with manufacturing and program management to understand demand forecasts in order to schedule materials and review pricing. Negotiate cost reduction via vendor negotiations, alternative sourcing, and supply chain optimization.
• Responsible for purchasing commodity products, chemicals, equipment, and supplies, as well as assessing demand and ensuring inventories are replenished.
• Perform price verification as necessary.
• Maintain and grow supplier relations.
• Review and interpret contracts.
• Handle incoming inquiries and complaints in a prompt and professional manner.
• Works with appropriate parties to resolve nonconformance issues for raw materials, documents complaints, supplier investigation, root cause analysis of non-conformance, corrective action reports (CAR).
• Provide excellent customer service using professional communication skills.
• Uphold the company’s core values of Integrity, Innovation, Accountability, and Teamwork.
• Demonstrate behavior consistent with the company’s Code of Ethics and Conduct.
• It is the responsibility of every employee to report to their manager or a member of senior management any quality problems or defects in order for corrective action to be implemented and to avoid recurrence of the problem.
• Duties may be modified or assigned at any time to meet the needs of the business.

Qualifications

• Minimum high School diploma or equivalent required; post-secondary diploma/degree preferred.
• Prior buying experience desired; experience with electronic components is preferred.
• Ability to coordinate with different departments of the organization.
• Excellent attention to detail.
• Computer literate, intermediate level MS Excel skills.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Experience negotiating favorable pricing desired.
• Able to work with minimal supervision.

OSI Systems, Inc. has three operating divisions: (a) Security, providing security and inspection systems, turnkey security screening solutions and related services; (b) Healthcare, providing patient monitoring, diagnostic cardiology and anesthesia systems; and (c) Optoelectronics and Manufacturing, providing specialized electronic components and electronic manufacturing services for original equipment manufacturers with applications in the defense, aerospace, medical and industrial markets, among others.