Materials & Purchasing Analyst

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Job Description

Purchasing and Materials Analyst

Position Summary

Reporting to the Materials Manager, the successful candidate will be responsible for coordination of activities within the Materials Department in support of both Current Production and New Product Development sections.As required, the successful candidate will act as a purchasing point of contact for ongoing and special projects within the organization.

Key Accountabilities

Purchase general and specialized equipment, materials or business services for use or for further processing.

• Prepare tenders, consult with suppliers and review quotations.
• Determine or negotiate contract terms and conditions, award supplier contracts or recommend contract awards.
• Assist in achieving vendor compliance to required procedures and certifications (NAFTA, ISO, PPAP etc.).
• Follow purchasing procedures in place for the purchase of materials / services.
• Generate, maintain and publish monthly reports and databases as required (Commodity tracking, cost savings, supplier scorecards etc.).
• Expedite orders as required.
• Assist in planning and achieving cost reduction goals.
• Monitor and maintain supplier performance and communicate results.
• Provide follow up on purchased items with suppliers as required
• Perform other tasks/projects as assigned.
  

Minimum Requirements

• Post-secondary education in Business, Materials Management or related field.
• PMAC or minimum two years equivalent experience in purchasing and/or production planning/inventory control.
• Requires two to four years’ experience.
  

Desired Characteristics

• Flexible/Adaptable to ever-changing priorities.
• Basic knowledge and experience with contract development and negotiations
• Ability to compare costs of purchasing options which differ in prices, discounts, rebates, shipping charges, customs fees and currency exchange rates.
• Ability to calculate year-to-date sales, average inventory levels, inventory turnover rates and order fill rates to diagnose purchasing and distribution problems.
• Ability to communicate with co-workers, customers and suppliers about operational matters.
• Ability to judge the quality of products and quality of service provided by suppliers.
• Ability to work independently, but also work in teams with co-workers
• AS400/ IFS / MRP experience.
  

About Skyjack

Skyjack supplies construction rental companies globally with quality engineered, simple, and reliable access and telehandler equipment. Initially started as a scissor lift manufacturer in 1985, and has grown to become a world leader in the general Mobile Elevating Work Platform (MEWP) industry. As a dominant player in a consistently evolving industry, Skyjack employees thrive on absorbing new information and have a thirst for continuous improvement in their professional selves. In 2002 Skyjack became a part of the Linamar Corporation and has since been able to leverage strategic partnerships and use the guidance of their parent company to rapidly change the face of the access industry.

Every aspect of the company is deeply rooted in Skyjack’s safety initiatives as this can be an extremely challenging industry. Skyjack prides itself on being simply reliable and easy to do business with. This mission extends to the relationships with customers, suppliers, and employees. Learn more about how you can become a part of the Skyjack team and align yourself with other motivated and engaged professionals.

Why Linamar

• Opportunities to grow your career
• Community based outreach supporting both local and global initiatives and charities
• Social committees and sports teams
• Discounts for local vendors and events, including auto supplier discounts
  

We encourage you to apply even if you do not meet the full requirements for this position.­

Linamar is committed to promoting accessible recruitment as outlined in the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act. Linamar will attempt to accommodate persons with a disability in an appropriate and effective manner throughout all stages of the recruitment process. Accommodations will be provided upon request.