Ben Machine Products is a Canadian leader in defence and aerospace manufacturing. Founded in 1973, we have a strong, vibrant workforce of over 200 people across two facilities. Our services include sophisticated 3, 4 and 5-axis CNC milling, CNC turning with live tooling, 6, 8 and 9-axis Swiss turning, precision sheet metal fabrication, mechanical, optical and electrical sub-assembly, clean room capabilities and various finishing services. Our customer list is a who's who of the Canadian and American defence industry. Consider being a part of our bright future!

Senior Purchaser

Shift: Day Shift - Monday through Friday, 8 am to 4:30 pm

Compensation: $60,000 to $90,000 per year depending on experience

Responsibilities:

The responsibilities for the rewarding position of Senior Purchaser at Ben Machine Products will include some or all of the following:

• Run daily MRP reports showing raw material and hardware purchase requirements.
• Run daily outside service requirement reports showing outside service requirements.
• Verify quantities and descriptions, clarify unclear items and recommend alternatives.
• Obtain competitive quotes, prepare purchase orders and schedule deliveries.
• Expedite purchases and ensure materials are delivered on time.
• Develop and maintain supplier relationships, including regular reviews of supplier performance reports and other metrics.
• Identify, initiate and implement purchasing improvements and costs savings through spend analysis, long-term agreements, business resourcing and other methods.
• Maintain approved vendor listings, NDAs and conflict minerals requirements.
• Maintain and update pricing and sourcing data in the ERP system.
• Assist estimating in sourcing and quoting raw materials, hardware and outside services.
• Ensure that all product and process specifications are current and approved by engineering and quality.
• Assist with the handling and expediting of non-conforming products with affected suppliers.
• All other duties as assigned.

Experience:

We are looking for candidates with the following minimum experience:

• 5+ years' experience required.
• Certificate of qualification, college degree or other training in purchasing required.
• PMAC or SCMP designation/certification preferred.
• Familiarity with ERP/MRP systems and Microsoft Office required.
• Familiarity with Microsoft Dynamics/GP or COSS ERP preferred.
• Knowledge of best purchasing practices and methods in aerospace and manufacturing required.
• Familiarity with CUSMA, customs, export control and contract law required.

Please note that we will only be able to respond to successful candidates. We look forward to learning more about you and your qualifications.