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About the Role

The Associate Buyer is responsible for maintaining accurate purchasing item data and supplier information. They ensure production teams receive necessary supplies and materials in a timely and cost-effective manner. This role involves partnering with other Buyers, leadership, and production teams to understand material needs and adjust procurement data, adhering to company policies.

Responsibilities

• Work alongside other Buyers to understand commodity requirements for production lines and acquire needed materials from suppliers in a timely and cost-efficient manner.
• Track purchases, monitor vendor quality, and maintain records of supplier performance and information.
• Act as the primary point of contact with suppliers, addressing timing and quality issues.
• Collaborate cross-functionally with production and non-production teams to ensure timely provision of materials and production supplies.
• Maintain supplier trackers outside of the Oracle database.
• Maintain purchasing item data.
• Maintain supplier catalog information.
• Analyze purchasing data to identify trends and opportunities.
• Understand and comply with all applicable Company policies and rules.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree or diploma in Operations or Supply Chain Management.
• Good written and verbal communication skills with the ability to communicate effectively with supervisors and team members, adjusting communication approaches based on the audience.
• Strong organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple tasks to meet deadlines.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Strong attention to detail and ability to complete activities with accuracy.
• Good critical thinking and problem-solving skills and an ability to identify potential issues and seek support for resolution.
• Ability to work in manufacturing and assembly environments.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office products, including Outlook, and Excel.

Skills

• Microsoft Office
• Outlook
• Excel
• Oracle database

Location

• Onsite

Work Type

• Onsite

Education Level

• Bachelor's degree or diploma in Operations or Supply Chain Management

Salary/Compensations

• $54630 - $72387.4

Benefits

• Competitive compensation and performance-based bonus
• Generous employer-matched retirement savings plan
• Three weeks of paid vacation, plus paid holiday shutdown
• 100% employer-paid health and wellness benefits, including: Medical, dental, vision, and prescription coverage, Health Care Spending Account (HCSA) & Personal Spending Account (PSA), Life, AD&D, and disability insurance, with optional enhancement
• Summer hours program
• Education reimbursement
• Seniority recognition
• Access to Spark LMS for continuous learning and development
• A safe and fun working environment where we celebrate our milestones.

About the Company

• S&C Electric Canada has a history of more than 70 years of innovation in Canada and a century globally, continuing its legacy as a trusted, forward-thinking leader in the power industry.
• Our products help the grid adapt to severe weather and transition to clean energy.
• We are big enough to be a respected industry leader but small enough for you to impact our company directly.
• Our commitment gives you opportunities to impact on and off the job positively.
• With over 70 years of innovation in Canada and a century globally, S&C Electric is a trusted leader in power reliability.
• We foster a collaborative, safety-focused environment where achievements are celebrated and growth is encouraged.
• In 1909, S&C Electric Company transformed the delivery of safe, reliable electricity with the invention of the Liquid Power Fuse.
• Today, as the world faces extreme weather events and the demand for electricity grows, S&C continues to innovate and advance the electrical grid, ensuring reliable and resilient power for homes, communities, and critical infrastructure around the world.
• With a diverse, global workforce and core values around integrity, safety, and quality, S&C is a trusted industry leader and top workplace that offers meaningful careers to more than 3,500 team members.
• As a people-first organization, S&C is committed to fostering an inclusive and collaborative workplace where team members advance their careers through robust talent-development programs and involved leadership.
• S&C’s deeply rooted belief diversity fosters greater creativity, innovation, and success guides the company to advance and sustain a diverse, equitable, and inclusive workplace culture.

Equal Opportunity

• S&C Electric Canada Ltd. is an equal-opportunity employer.
• In accordance with the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act, 2005 and the Ontario Human Rights Code, S&C Electric Canada Ltd. will provide accommodations throughout the recruitment, selection and/or assessment process to applicants with disabilities. If selected to participate in the recruitment, selection and/or assessment process, please inform S&C Electric Canada Ltd.’s Human Resources staff of the nature of any accommodation(s) that you may require in respect of any materials or processes used to ensure your equal participation.