Operational Buyer

Position Summary

Essential Responsibilities

• Solicit quotations for impending requirements based upon RFQ’s received or forecasted production
• Negotiate with suppliers to achieve best value and competitive pricing
• Manage purchase orders to support production requirements
• Participate in program status meetings to monitor the performance of the purchase plan in terms of schedule
• Supplier management of on-time delivery (some travel might be required)
• Work with suppliers to resolve any document discrepancies for product in receiving
• Work with suppliers to resolve any non-conformance issues and have the supplier achieve and maintain an acceptable quality performance score
• Work with suppliers to provide continuous cost saving opportunities and quality improvements
• Review long term production forecasts and identify supply opportunities
• Submit timely reports on detailed order status to the Planning and Finance teams to ensure precise forecasting
• Serve as an Analyst, extracting data and compiling reports
• Assist in negotiating procurement agreements within the purchasing department
• Support and mentor new buyers in cost saving activities
• Analyze current purchase costs and internal production costs to establish areas of opportunity to reduce cost; participate in quotation review meetings and identify make/buy situations
• Monitor and adapt to changes in the industry and adjust strategies accordingly

Position Requirements

• Post-secondary technical or business diploma (SCMP, CPSM, CPP, MBA, CPIM, CIM certification or equivalent) with a minimum of 2 years' experience; or 5 years' experience without post-secondary technical or business diploma
• Experience in the use of Microsoft Office applications such as Word, advanced Excel and Access
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills to engage and influence internal and external stakeholders
• Understanding of MRP/ERP system (SAP/CINCOM experience is preferred)
• Why Magellan?
• Competitive salary
• Attractive benefit package
• Generous company pension plan
• Excellent career progression opportunities
• Employee assistance plan
• On-site parking, cafeteria and gym
• Magellan Aerospace is committed to an inclusive working environment and equal opportunities for all. We welcome all applications without regard to social and cultural background, age, gender, disability, sexual orientation, national origin or religious belief, status as a protected veteran, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state/province, or local law.
• If you require an accommodation during the recruitment/interview process (including alternate formats of materials, or accessible meeting rooms or other accommodation), please let your Human Resources point of contact know and we will work with you, to the best of our ability to meet your needs.
• Magellan Aerospace respects the privacy and confidentiality of personal information provided by candidates and shall not disclose to any external parties unless legislated.
• Magellan may use an approved Artificial Intelligence (AI) note-taking tool to support the initial screening stage of its recruitment and selection process. All AI use is performed in accordance with Magellan’s privacy policies and applicable laws, including but not limited to equal employment opportunity laws. Personal information associated with any job application will not be shared with or retained by any third party. The AI note-taking tool does not in any way assess or evaluate a candidate in relation to the hiring process and is simply an administrative tool used by Magellan. Magellan retains the ultimate discretion to determine which applications proceeds through the initial screening process. If the applicant has questions or concerns about Magellan Aerospace’s AI note-taking tool, or wishes to opt out of its use, the applicant should notify Magellan Aerospace directly at any time during the recruitment or screening process