Purchasing coordinator

Completed

Permanent

Canada - Levis

Available now

Creaform – Part of Ametek Ultra Precision Technology Group – specializes in 3D portable optical measurement technologies and 3D engineering services. We offer innovative solutions that cover the entire range of 3D applications, including 3D scanning, reverse engineering, inspection, design & engineering and FEA. Our wide range of products and services are intended for industries such as the automotive, aerospace and defense, consumer products, education, heritage preservation, manufacturing, medical care and multimedia. For more information, visit www.creaform3d.com

We are currently looking for someone to hold the title of Purchasing Coordinator for the company's head office located in Levis. The holder of this title will have under his responsibility to support the planner in the production launching tasks, the subcontractors services management and the purchases related to the clients orders. 

Role and Responsabilities

  • Coordinate the supplying department's daily activities ;
  • Insure the follow-up, the improvement and the implementation of the performance indicators ;
  • Take part in the supplying procedures development, the improvement and the deployment ;
  • Influence the continuous improvement of the purchasing process according to the business' needs ;
  • Insure the team's requests and purchases generation process efficiency to insure a constant supplying according to the production needs ;
  • Be responsible of the purchases for a part of the critical components of the Creaform products ;
  • Maintain the BOM structure (assembly and sub-assembly) as well as the parametrization of the components and suppliers to the MRP with the purchases and planification team;
  • Be responsible of the costs reduction projects ;
  • Be responsible of the negociation plan and annual agreements for the critical suppliers ;
  • Actively take part in the received components quality improvement ;
  • Manage the inventory and execute the reconciliation process at period-end ;
  • Continuously improve the supplying process ;
  • Take part in the department projects.

Required Profile

    • Be bilingual (French-English) both written and spoken ;
    • Hold a Bachelor's Degree in Administration, Supplying management concentration or a DEC with relevant experience in years or in a relevant field ;
    • Have between 10 to 15 years in supplying management (purchases) ;
    • Have team management and continuous improvement experience ;
    • Have relevant experience in engineering or in an electronical or optical technology field is an asset ;
    • Be able to travel overseas 2 or 3 times a year for a week or more each time ;
    • Master the Office Suite ;
    • Have strong abilities to work under pressure and change adaptation abilities ;
    • A supplying experience overseas is a major asset ;
    • Master the ACCPAC software or an ERP-MRP type software is a major asset.

    Conditions and benefits

    • Flexible work schedule ;
    • Competitive salary and benefits ;
    • Vibrant, ambitious, worldwide company;
    • Gym available for the employees.

    Creaform offers career opportunities within a young dynamic team as well as the possibility to progress through multiple interesting and varied projects. We moreover provide a unique work environment, animated by a strong, dynamic team. Joining our team, also translates to many social activities, career opportunities and much more!

    Employee perks and benefits

    • Stick to a schedule or enjoy flexible working hours, the choice is yours
    • Dynamic work environment driven by innovation
    • Up your baby foot and pool game* at coffee/lunch breaks
    • Enjoy a culture of fun and an active lifestyle with in-house gym* and group activities
    • Some of us have the opportunity to collect frequent flyer miles
    • Work and connect with people from around the world

    *Creaform HQ perks

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    Mark
    Creaform offers a meaningful work environment and meaningful work. I enjoy working at Creaform because everyone is so dynamic and the products are so innovative. My philosophy is that a happy job leads to a happy life. And with Creaform, I have both!

    Mark
    Regional Manager
    China

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