Buyer

About Us

SLEEGERS Engineered Products Inc. is a leading North American supplier of engineered solutions for the pressure vessel and propane industries.  We design and manufacture a variety of products including propane motor fuel tanks, commercial and industrial pressure vessels, and automated propane cylinder vending kiosks.

Founded in 1963 and based in London, Ontario, we are proud to have assembled a diverse team that unites highly skilled fabrication skill sets with innovative engineering professionals to produce exceptional products for our target marketplaces.  We are a rapidly growing company serving specialized marketplaces in Canada and the USA.

The Opportunity

We are recruiting a Buyer to help facilitate the ongoing and rapid growth at SLEEGERS.  This person will be responsible for placing different purchase orders on time and as planned. SLEEGERS operation is based on LEAN manufacturing operation which requires just on time material delivery. Supply planning is a crucial factor for success in this role.

Key Responsibilities:

• Supply planning and placing purchase orders on time and as planned
• Work with suppliers on a regular basis to ensure that material is delivered on time, and expedite as required
• Qualify new suppliers and add them to the approved vendor list
• Performing bid process and develop bid package and evaluation criteria with the stakeholders team
• Arrange and coordinate shipping to and from suppliers including preparation of shipping documents
• Handle suppliers’ warranty / non-conformity material and close out the related non-conformance reports on an expedited basis
• Resolve any discrepancies during the material receiving stage
• Resolve any supplier’s invoices and discrepancies

Qualifications:

• 5 - 7 years of experience in:
  • Supply planning
  • Purchasing
  • Strategic Sourcing
  • Shipping arrangement to and from suppliers
  • Manage inventory cycle counts
• Bachelor’s degree (Supply Chain, Commerce, Finance, Operations Management, Business Analysis, Mathematics, Statistics) is an asset
• Experience with manufacturing inventory flows and management
• Computer literate including proficiency with ERPs and Microsoft Office applications; specifically Excel
• SYSPRO knowledge considered a strong asset

The Ideal Candidate will possess:

• Strong sense of urgency
• Excellent organizational, planning, and communication skills
• Strong analytical and problem resolution skills
• The ability to work accurately with close attention to detail
• The ability to work in a team in a fast-paced, growing environment
• Strong interpersonal skills, able to interact comfortably with a wide range of individuals in the organization from executives to support staff, within and outside of the Company

The Benefits 

• Competitive compensation package; salary is commensurate with experience
• Opportunity for growth and advancement within SLEEGERS
• Comprehensive health and dental benefit plans
• Retirement plan with employee-employer matched contributions
• Training and development opportunities available to enhance your skill set

SLEEGERS is committed to providing a barrier-free environment and promoting independence, dignity, integration, and equal opportunities for persons with disabilities.  Accommodations are available, upon request, for candidates taking part in all aspects of the recruitment and selection process.