Company: Roctest Ltd.

Job Title: Buyer

Reports to: Plant Manger

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POSITION SUMMARY:

Responsible for purchasing the best quality equipment, parts, goods and services at the most competitive prices for the Company. The position is also responsible for building and maintaing good relationships with new and existing suppliers and ensuring the Company’s stock and inventory levels are kept within the desired ranges to meet Company objectives. Duties will include processing purchase orders, negotiating with suppliers, tracking orders, creating and maintaining an inventory, quality assurance and liaising with inventory teams and management.

MAIN RESPONSIBILITIES:

Reporting to the Plant Manager, the person in this role will:

• Perform purchasing activities to assure that orders are placed and fulfilled within stated lead times
• Prepare and process purchase requisitions within the Company's guidelines for supplies and equipment
• Negotiate favorable prices, lead times and minimums order points with suppliers
• Conduct research to identify potential suppliers, evaluate their capabilities, and negotiate terms and contracts to secure favorable pricing and delivery terms
• Manage and control stock levels within established ranges through the Company's ERP system
• Act as expediter for backorders
• Maintain vendor scorecards on top ten major suppliers
• Work with Accounting and Production on inventory control and reporting procedures
• Accurately maintain the Company's record-keeping for all purchase orders
• Track savings for the Company as a result of purchasing actions
• Maintain conformance with Company's regulations, policies and procedures
• All other related tasks as instructed by the supervisor

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Purchasing experience in a manufacturing environment with good negotiating skills
• Strong analytical skills including unit conversion
• Prior experience with ERP System desired
• Excellent computer skills especially with the MS Office Suite
• Excellent oral and written communication skills combined with strong organizational skills
• Fluent in French and English, written and spoken

COMPANY BACKGROUND:

Roctest is the leading developer, manufacturer and supplier of innovative sensing technologies based on vibrating wire and fiber optic sensors for geotechnical and structural instrumentation, with more than 50 Years of Excellence in Providing Innovative Sensing Solutions. Selling and Supporting Customers in 75 Countries around the World with a Vast Network of Partners and Distributors.

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