Buyer

Job Advertisement – Buyer

 

Who Are We?

Founded just outside of Vancouver, Canada in 1979, Regency Fireplace Products has grown to be a world leader in the design, manufacture, marketing and sales of hearth products. From an entrepreneurial start-up business, we've grown into a sophisticated organization of more than 300 employees across Canada, the United States and Australia; supplying over 2000 retailers around the world. In 2016, we became a member of the NIBE Group, a global company that develops and manufactures intelligent, energy-efficient indoor comfort solutions for all types of properties. We create amazing fireplace products focusing on our Brand Promise: Service | Reliability | Quality | Innovation. Simply put, our vision is:

To provide sustainable comfort and ambience that enriches everyday lives

Who works here?

At Regency, our vision has always been creating the finest of fireplace products! With an ever-growing demand for our products, our ISO-9001:2015 certified head office campus includes a 240,000 square feet manufacturing facility with state-of-the-art robotic technologies and our own R&D Innovation Center, right next door. We operate with a flat organizational structure which allows our employees to contribute to strategic initiatives. We're a diverse group of forward thinkers. We're passionate and we care about the environment and sustainability. We're on a mission to continue to create highly efficient and stunningly beautiful fireplaces.

JOB SUMMARY:

In this dynamic, fast paced environment, the Buyer is responsible for providing an uninterrupted flow of materials required by the Production, Maintenance and Research & Development departments. This position acts as a liaison between vendors and FPI personnel, while managing vendor performance and inventory.

DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Coordinate the cost-effective purchasing of materials, supplies and services for various internal departments (ie. Production/Maintenance/R&D) as required by requisition and MRP
• Manage assigned vendor inventories by considering potential supply shortages and order lead times, ensuring on time delivery, analyzing purchase price variance, and processing defective/rejected parts
• Manage assigned vendor performance including freight costs, terms and standard costs
• Continually source and develop competent vendors
• Negotiate favourable terms for vendor pricing
• Create and maintain productive relationships with internal departments
• Maintain information of all purchased parts in ERP system (Epicor)
• Monitor the integrity of the Epicor Manufacturing system
• Act as liaison between vendors and FPI personnel
• Maintain professionalism and act in a manner consistent with FPI mission and guiding principles
• Follow all Health & Safety programs; actively participate in Health & Safety training with the purpose of gaining knowledge and understanding
• Contribute to a positive work environment focusing on Lean and continuous improvement initiatives
• Other related duties as required

QUALIFICATIONS & SPECIFICATIONS:

Abilities/Skills/Knowledge

• Excellent communication skills (written/verbal) in English
• Strong organizational skills; able to prioritize and effectively manage multiple tasks simultaneously
• Demonstrated attention to detail and problem solving skills
• Strong working knowledge of a variety of programs and comfortable with technology, including MS Office Suite and web-based applications
• Knowledge of Materials Requirement Planning (MRP) processes/concepts
• Ability to work under pressure and meet deadlines
• Working knowledge of ERP software is an asset
• Familiarity with Engineering/Technical drawings is an asset

Education/Training

• High School diploma or equivalent
• Certificate in Purchasing, Logistics or Supply Chain; or equivalent

Experience

• 3-5 years of buying experience preferably in a manufacturing environment
• Previous experience with off-shore sourcing and freight importing is an asset

WHY WORK AT REGENCY?

• The salary being offered for this position is $60,400-$75,500 per year. We also offer a competitive compensation package, including profit sharing, an RRSP matching program, a comprehensive benefits package including health, dental, vision, critical illness and mental health coverage, out of country travel coverage and an Employee and Family Assistance Program to support the wellbeing of you and your family
• Be part of a team of incredibly talented, passionate, and inspired people setting the standard of creating quality fireplace products that bring people together
• We're all about Continuous Improvement (we hope that you are too!) To allow employees to continue to develop in their careers, we offer Professional Development opportunities - both internally and externally.
• Have fun with our team! Get a group together to take part in our team building or health & wellness activities. Some past activities have included: Skiing/Snowboarding, Half Marathons, Go-Karting, a round of golf, and more.
• Love our products as much as we do? Take part in our Employee Purchase Program and enjoy our products in yours or a family members home!
• Each person plays a critical piece in our organization, and we understand how much impact employees can make in their work. We recognize employees for their contributions through service awards, our peer recognition program, and spot awards, for special projects and over achievement.

HOW TO APPLY:

Interested candidates are invited to submit a resume with cover letter to the People & Culture Department by applying via this website.

We thank all applicants for applying but only short-listed applicants will be contacted.