Buyer

Buyer

Founded in 1991, the Mircom Group of Companies is North America’s largest independent designer, manufacturer and distributor of intelligent building and life safety solutions. Reaching customers in over 100 countries worldwide, our portfolio includes: fire detection & alarm, communications & security, mass notification, nurse call, and building automation & smart technologies.

Mircom’s mission is to save lives and protect property by providing a line-up of innovative and advanced solutions which are scalable to satisfy diverse user demands, from small buildings to the largest complexes. Our unwavering commitment to North American manufacturing enables us to offer the highest quality and best competitive value across our vast range of products and solutions.

Summary:

The successful candidate will keep production running by acquiring goods and services needed to satisfy the manufacturing department goals, while keeping shortages and inventory (volume and cost) as low as possible. The Buyer will expedite goods delivery when necessary and negotiate while maintaining a positive relationship with vendors. Also, the Buyer will find new and alternative suppliers for existing and new components and prepare reports for senior buyers. The candidate will work from our Head Office in Vaughan, ON.

Key Responsibilities:

• Acquire goods and services to satisfy the inventory needs of the manufacturing department while keeping shortages and inventory as low as possible.
• Reduce part cost while improving quality and delivery times.
• Expedite goods delivery when necessary.
• Negotiate while maintaining a positive relationships with vendors.
• Find new and alternative suppliers for existing and new components.
• Execute on MRP plan on Purchase Orders

Requirements and Skills:

• University, College, or Technical Post-Secondary education,
• Degree in Business, Engineering or related field is preferred
• 1 to 3 years of purchasing goods experience.
• Experience with AX or D365 systems is an asset.
• Experience negotiating with suppliers.
• Superior analytical skills and ability to develop recommendations and strategic solutions from data/information.
• Well organized and able to balance multiple competing priorities and deadlines.
• Need to have high sense of urgency and capable of prioritizing needs.
• Team player

What Mircom Offers:

• A great working environment
• Competitive salary
• Group insurance benefits
• Company RRSP program

We would like to thank all applicants for their interest in this position however only those selected for interviews will be contacted.

Mircom Group of Companies is an equal opportunity employer that considers all applicants regardless of cultural background, religion, marital status, sexual orientation, family status, disability or any other grounds as outlined in the Ontario Human Rights Code. In compliance with the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act, Mircom is committed to providing a welcoming and inclusive work environment for all individuals with disabilities in a respectful and dignified manner. Accommodations will be made available, upon request, to applicants who have specialized needs throughout the recruitment process.

Disclaimer: Mircom does not accept resumes from employment placement agencies, head-hunters or recruitment suppliers that are not in a formal contractual arrangement with us. Our recruitment supplier arrangements are restricted to specific hiring needs and do not include this or other job postings. Any resume or other information received from a supplier not approved in advance by Mircom to provide resumes to this posting or website will be considered unsolicited