Production Buyer III

About the role

Excelitas Technologies, a global technology leader in LED and lamp technology, is seeking a Production Buyer III for its Mississauga, Ontario facility. The buyer purchases materials in a timely manner to keep production flowing according to forecasts and firm sales orders, takes part in supplier selection and approval, and works in a regular full-time position.

Key responsibilities

• Obtain quotes for production quantities, validate them, recommend the best option, set up parts in the system after release and place the purchase.
• Maintain parts that are becoming obsolete due to redesign, obtain parts for special requirements and track order status for on-time delivery.
• Take part in supplier qualification for new suppliers and ensure goods arrive by preset dates by reviewing purchase orders.
• Maintain delivery schedules in the ERP and expedite or update delivery status on other purchase orders.
• Monitor manufacturing stock levels, release products from blanket purchase orders and follow up with transporters and customs brokers.
• Investigate inventory, purchasing and other discrepancies, assist with cycle count investigations and adjust inventory and system parameters as needed.
• Review released BOMs for cost reduction and resourcing opportunities, and support New Product Introduction programs by sourcing, quoting and placing purchase orders.
• Onboard suppliers, drive cost savings in assigned commodities, take ownership of invoice discrepancies and Q-Hold cage actions, and take part in EOS activities such as Lean events, A3 and VSM.

Required profile

• Post-secondary education in a business-related discipline.
• Certified in, or enrolled in, the Professional Purchasing Certification Program, or a member of ASCM.
• Excellent English verbal and written skills for professional reports and documentation.
• Ability to work in a diverse team and openness to new technological platforms.
• Experience in an ISO9001, 14001, 13485 and/or FDA QSR environment is an asset.

Required skills

• Good working knowledge of Microsoft Office, including Excel Pivot tables and VLOOKUPs.
• ERP systems (purchase orders, inventory, delivery schedules).