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With more than 50 years of Aerospace industry experience, IMP Aerostructures, an Operating Unit of IMP Aerospace and Defence, is a leader in the Aerospace industry providing top quality, structural components and assemblies to clients such as Bombardier, Bell Helicopter, Boeing, Spirit Aerosystems and Lockheed. Located in the quaint town of Amherst, NS, just a short trip from Moncton, NB, you’ll enjoy a lifestyle that offers all of the amenities of big city living in a rural setting. Recognized as one of Canada’s Best Managed Companies, IMP Group takes enormous pride in the diligence and hard work its employee groups provide. Known for providing its employees with a supportive and challenging atmosphere, fostering growth and personal development, IMP Aerostructures has an immediate opening for a motivated individual to join its winning team!
Position Overview:
We are seeking a motivated individual to work in our purchasing department. This supply chain role requires excellent analytical, communication and coordination skills with both the suppliers and the internal customer. A buyer's primary role is to purchase goods and services for the company. This involves researching products, negotiating with suppliers, managing inventory, and ensuring quality and cost-effectiveness.
What You Will Do:
Review material demand from the MRP system
Source the material from qualified suppliers through the RFQ process.
Generate Purchase Orders based on the Most Economically Advantageous Tender (MEAT) and send it out to the supplier upon internal management approval and follow up on order confirmations.
Work closely with Production to fulfill the shortages and address line stop situation arising due to material shortage.
Follow up on deliveries to make sure an OTD from supplier.
Provide monthly Open Order Reports (OOR’s) to suppliers to follow up, re-align deliveries, and expedite, as necessary.
Maintain Approved Vendor database as per work instructions.
Coordinate with Quality on defective goods and provide NCR to the supplier for defect resolution
Maintain Supplier approval list and update documents in a timely manner.
Share results with top 20 Supplier performance on their reliability and OTD.
Obtain prices for customer quotes and work closely with Methods Planning and Pricing Analyst to finalize customer quotes.
Attend internal and external meetings.
Escalate issues to the supervisor when needed
The above statement reflects the general details considered necessary to describe principal functions of the job identified, and shall not be construed as a detailed description of all the work requirements that may be inherent to the job.
What You Will Bring:
A university degree (preferred in Business, Science, Commerce)
Prior experience as a buyer within a manufacturing or engineering environment preferred
Knowledge of ERP system
Well versed with MS office tools, including Outlook, Excel and Word
Effective verbal and written communication skills
Able to work in a fast-paced environment
Able to organize and manage multiple competing priorities
Must be eligible to meet requirements for Canadian Controlled Goods Program (CGP), U.S. International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR) and Canadian Government Security Clearances.
Must meet physical requirements of the position including but not limited to: walking, static standing and leg/foot movement for extended periods, bending, stooping, squatting, twisting/trunk rotation, weight bearing / lifting, carrying, pushing & pulling heavy objects; hand/wrist gripping, grasping, pinching, vibration depend on tasks/tools, neck & back flexion.
Adhere to, and demonstrate a personal commitment to IMP Occupational Health, Safety and Environment Policies. Continually focusing on your individual safety and the safety of others who may be affected by your work and to fully comply with all Nova Scotia Provincial Health, Safety and Environment Legislation.
What We Will Do For You:
We offer a comprehensive Benefits Package, including RSP Program, Tuition Reimbursement Program, Long Service Awards, Volunteer Grant Program, Scholarship Program, and more!
Applications for the above position will be accepted until the position has been filled. We thank all applicants for their interest; however only individuals selected for an interview will be notified.
IMP AEROSTRUCTURES IS COMMITTED TO EMPLOYMENT EQUITY
Our goal is to be a diverse workforce that is representative at all job levels. We welcome applicants from Indigenous people, visible minority groups, persons with disabilities and women in occupations of positions where they are under-represented. If you are a member of one of the equity groups, you are encouraged to self identify on either your cover letter or resume
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Tuition reimbursement
Full job description
Buyer
With more than 50 years of Aerospace industry experience, IMP Aerostructures, an Operating Unit of IMP Aerospace and Defence, is a leader in the Aerospace industry providing top quality, structural components and assemblies to clients such as Bombardier, Bell Helicopter, Boeing, Spirit Aerosystems and Lockheed. Located in the quaint town of Amherst, NS, just a short trip from Moncton, NB, you’ll enjoy a lifestyle that offers all of the amenities of big city living in a rural setting. Recognized as one of Canada’s Best Managed Companies, IMP Group takes enormous pride in the diligence and hard work its employee groups provide. Known for providing its employees with a supportive and challenging atmosphere, fostering growth and personal development, IMP Aerostructures has an immediate opening for a motivated individual to join its winning team!
Position Overview:
We are seeking a motivated individual to work in our purchasing department. This supply chain role requires excellent analytical, communication and coordination skills with both the suppliers and the internal customer. A buyer's primary role is to purchase goods and services for the company. This involves researching products, negotiating with suppliers, managing inventory, and ensuring quality and cost-effectiveness.
What You Will Do:
Review material demand from the MRP system
Source the material from qualified suppliers through the RFQ process.
Generate Purchase Orders based on the Most Economically Advantageous Tender (MEAT) and send it out to the supplier upon internal management approval and follow up on order confirmations.
Work closely with Production to fulfill the shortages and address line stop situation arising due to material shortage.
Follow up on deliveries to make sure an OTD from supplier.
Provide monthly Open Order Reports (OOR’s) to suppliers to follow up, re-align deliveries, and expedite, as necessary.
Maintain Approved Vendor database as per work instructions.
Coordinate with Quality on defective goods and provide NCR to the supplier for defect resolution
Maintain Supplier approval list and update documents in a timely manner.
Share results with top 20 Supplier performance on their reliability and OTD.
Obtain prices for customer quotes and work closely with Methods Planning and Pricing Analyst to finalize customer quotes.
Attend internal and external meetings.
Escalate issues to the supervisor when needed
The above statement reflects the general details considered necessary to describe principal functions of the job identified, and shall not be construed as a detailed description of all the work requirements that may be inherent to the job.
What You Will Bring:
A university degree (preferred in Business, Science, Commerce)
Prior experience as a buyer within a manufacturing or engineering environment preferred
Knowledge of ERP system
Well versed with MS office tools, including Outlook, Excel and Word
Effective verbal and written communication skills
Able to work in a fast-paced environment
Able to organize and manage multiple competing priorities
Must be eligible to meet requirements for Canadian Controlled Goods Program (CGP), U.S. International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR) and Canadian Government Security Clearances.
Must meet physical requirements of the position including but not limited to: walking, static standing and leg/foot movement for extended periods, bending, stooping, squatting, twisting/trunk rotation, weight bearing / lifting, carrying, pushing & pulling heavy objects; hand/wrist gripping, grasping, pinching, vibration depend on tasks/tools, neck & back flexion.
Adhere to, and demonstrate a personal commitment to IMP Occupational Health, Safety and Environment Policies. Continually focusing on your individual safety and the safety of others who may be affected by your work and to fully comply with all Nova Scotia Provincial Health, Safety and Environment Legislation.
What We Will Do For You:
We offer a comprehensive Benefits Package, including RSP Program, Tuition Reimbursement Program, Long Service Awards, Volunteer Grant Program, Scholarship Program, and more!
Applications for the above position will be accepted until the position has been filled. We thank all applicants for their interest; however only individuals selected for an interview will be notified.
IMP AEROSTRUCTURES IS COMMITTED TO EMPLOYMENT EQUITY
Our goal is to be a diverse workforce that is representative at all job levels. We welcome applicants from Indigenous people, visible minority groups, persons with disabilities and women in occupations of positions where they are under-represented. If you are a member of one of the equity groups, you are encouraged to self identify on either your cover letter or resume
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Seeking a career-building opportunity? The Buyer position is now open for candidates interested in the Back Office Jobs sector. This role in Amherst offers a professional environment and growth potential.
Requirement Snapshot: Candidates should possess basic communication skills, a proactive attitude, and the ability to work in a team. Experience in Back Office Jobs is a plus.
