Maintenance Buyer

About the role

Husky Technologies™ is a company with a strong foundation built on innovation, close customer relationships, a strong sense of community and a unique culture and values. We are looking for people with the inspiration and talent to develop with us as we pursue our ambitious growth strategy. Husky Technologies™ offers a wealth of opportunity for personal growth and development. Most importantly, Husky Technologies™ offers an opportunity to work with – and be challenged by – a team of great people.

Responsibilities

• Source parts to ensure the best quality, availability and cost.
• Maintain Maintenance cost metrics, top 10 spend, PO list.
• Facilitate cost meetings with management.
• Source and order tools for the Maintenance Technicians.
• Monitor delivery time of orders and vendor performance.
• Reconciling all discrepancies on orders to guarantee accurate order delivery.
• Work in accordance with Non-Production Spend to adjust purchase orders to meet inventory demands necessary for production.
• Assist departments in initiating requisitions and orders, and solve problems with orders.
• Analyze indirect spending on a regular basis to identify and execute additional opportunities for potential cost savings.
• Monitor and communicate with the maintenance leadership team on any changes to shipping, overages, shortages or any other order changes.
• Compile requests for quotation/proposal packages.
• Communicate frequently with suppliers to ensure optimized performance levels, delivery and product quality.
• Initiate NDAs and vendor requests with suppliers.
• Meet with suppliers occasionally.
• Place orders for indirect materials by converting purchase requisitions into purchase orders in a timely manner.
• Analyze, recommend and manage data requirements for accurate and timely decision support for the Maintenance group.
• Monitor and participate in ensuring all Key Performance Indicators (Safety, Quality and Productivity) are being achieved as related to our Maintenance Team effectiveness.
• Receive/Inventory parts and provide material handling needs for the Maintenance Team.
• Create and complete work orders and enter data into CMMS.
• Develop and refine existing work processes/procedures for this role.
• Support Kaizen and 5S events to ensure continuous improvement and growth.
• Support EH&S initiatives throughout the facility, ensuring safety, housekeeping and quality standards are maintained.

Qualifications

• 1–2 years’ experience in Material Handling.
• 3–5 years’ experience in purchasing.
• 2–5 years’ experience with inventory control and management.
• Equipment maintenance knowledge an asset.
• ERP or CMMS experience an asset.
• Working knowledge of Excel.
• Ability to support in the implementation of new software solutions for the inventory of parts.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills in English.
• A versatile learner, receptive to change and able to pick up new technical knowledge quickly.
• Committed to achieving targets in alignment with Husky’s values.
• Comfortable interacting with various teams.
• High School Diploma.

Benefits

• 200,000 square foot bright, clean machine shop.
• Shift work premiums (25% afternoon shift).
• Annual incentive bonus.
• Outstanding 401k contribution and match program.
• 700 acres of private land to walk, bike, run or cross country ski.
• On site gym facility.
• On site cafeteria.