Siemens Junior Buyer - Drummondville 

Canada, Quebec, Drummondville 

750603299

Why you’ll love working for Siemens!

• Freedom and a healthy work- life balance– Embrace our flexible work environment with flex hours, telecommuting and digital workspaces.
• Solve the world’s most significant problems – Be part of exciting and innovative projects.
• Engaging, challenging, and fast evolving, cutting edge technological environment.
• Opportunities to advance your career and mentorship programs on a local and global scale.
• Competitive total rewards package.
• Profit sharing available.
• Rewarding vacation entitlement with the opportunity to buy and sell your vacation depending on your lifestyle.
• Contribute to our social responsibility initiatives focused on access to education, access to technology and sustaining communities and make a positive impact on the community.
• Participate in our celebrations, social events and offsite business events.
• Opportunities to contribute your innovative ideas and get paid for them!
• Employee perks and discounts.
• Diversity and inclusivity focused.

Responsibilities:

• Planning for material requirements: Analyze production data, demand forecasts and current stock levels to assess future material requirements.
• Inventory management: Monitor inventory levels according to MRP recommendations and coordinate orders with suppliers to ensure adequate supply while avoiding surpluses and production stoppages
• Issue purchase requisitions: Send purchase requisitions and communicate required performance indicators to suppliers
• Follow-ups: Work closely with suppliers to track active requisitions and delays and update the ERP system.
• Forecasting: Submit and update consumption forecasts to help suppliers understand Siemens’ changing needs
• Cross-functional collaboration: Work closely with production, engineering and logistics teams to ensure efficient planning and seamless flow of materials
• Supplier management: Maintain positive relationships with suppliers, monitor performance and proactively resolve problems
• Use of computer systems: Use planning software and IT tools to track inventory, generate reports and analyze data
• Emergency management: Respond to unforeseen events such as late deliveries, material shortages or changes in production plans by quickly adjusting plans and finding alternative solutions

**Please note that the position is located in person at our Drummondville plant***

What will you need to succeed?

• Diploma in logistics, administration, operations management, supply chain management, or related field
• At least 6 months to1 year previous professional experience in a planning or purchasing role, preferably in a manufacturing or production environment
• Advanced English and fluency in French spoken and written, to interact with our American suppliers and clients
• Strong analytical skills and the ability to interpret data to make informed decisions
• Excellent communication skills and ability to work effectively with cross-functional teams
• Ability to manage competing priorities and work in a fast-paced, dynamic environment
• Proficiency in IT tools (MS Office)
• Knowledge of Enterprise Resource Planning software (SAP), an asset.
• Understanding of custom manufacturing processes