Purchaser

Job No: WMI13

Location: Abbotsford, BC

Employment Status: Full-time

No. of Vacancies: 1

Closing Date: 30 Apr 2024 PDT

About Us

Westmill is one of the leading manufacturers of veneer and board dryers in North America, we have customers across the continent and internationally. We provide turnkey solutions to plywood and gypsum plants for all their dryer needs, we are currently looking for an experienced Purchaser to join our team.

Responsibilities

Your responsibilities will include, but are not limited to:

Defining a detailed Work Breakdown Structure that defines the scope of supplies and monitors the design, procurement, fabrication, and logistics progress
Actively engaging with key project partners, vendors, and fabrication shops while coordinating quotations and fabrication drawings
Leading a project-driven vendor selection process by developing thorough RFQs
Managing fabrication progress against project schedules while facilitating vendor shop inspections and weekly progress meetings with key stakeholders
Ensuring the facilitation of timely communications between all project stakeholders and the Westmill Project Team
Evaluating competitive quotes with stakeholders while assisting in strategic vendor selection.
Work closely with Westmill Logistics Coordinator to ensure timely delivery of products to the customer site
Setting up a detailed project charter that includes project goals, major milestones, key stakeholders, and communication planning
Developing a detailed baseline project plan and monitoring actual Cost and Schedule performance (CPI and SPI) using variance analysis and Earned Value Management (EVM) principals
Supporting sales teams in 'Cost estimation' using historical pricing, top-down, and bottom-up estimating methods
Managing changes to the project scope, project schedule and project costs using Change Order Management
Developing SOPs for Project Management, Supply Chain, and Procurement processes and supporting a continuous improvement culture.
Resolving resource and scheduling conflicts across all projects
Providing documentation and support to accounting to ensure accurate and prompt invoicing

Qualifications

CPM certification is a plus
Minimum of 5 years purchasing experience in an electro/mechanical manufacturing environment
Purchasing experience of large complex machinery based on engineering specifications
Must be able to read and interpret technical engineering drawings, specifications, Bills of Material; interpret equipment shop testing specified by engineering
Experience in preparing a request for bids, evaluating bidders, and expediting vendors
Should have previous contact experience with suppliers including some negotiating skills/experience and customer service background
Experience in working with engineers, project managers on project-related purchases
Ability to work independently
Strong communication and interpersonal skills
Skilled negotiator
Good PC skills and working knowledge of ERP systems

Benefits

As a valued member of the team, you will be rewarded with a $50,000 - $70,000 annual salary, evaluated on skills and experience, along with benefits including:

Great team, culture, and fellow management
Comprehensive Health & Dental benefits package
A positive, supportive, and fun work atmosphere
Company events and activities, continued education opportunities, regular team ‘lunch and learns, fun company & family events, barbeques, and more
Wellness Works Canada, Staff Health and Performance Partner
Work Hours: 9-5, Monday to Friday

If you have the skills necessary to bring success to the role, then we invite you to apply today!

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