Hammond Power Solutions Inc.


		Buyer/ Analyst Guelph Office 595 Southgate Drive Guelph, ON Keeping current with technology and innovation over the past 90 years has been key to our success, and HPS is always recruiting for individuals who are innovative, self-motivated, have a strong commitment to providing exceptional customer service, and truly value a high quality product. We are currently seeking an assertive individual that can contribute to our Materials Management team in an entry level role. Role Overview: This is a fantastic opportunity for a recent graduate of the Materials & Operations Management Program. You will have intensive exposure to materials procurement, scheduling, expediting, and processing orders with extensive use of ERP software. Working alongside Sr Buyers, you will build upon your experience by direct involvement with Engineering, Production Control, and Manufacturing. After adequate training and familiarization, responsibilities will include the purchasing of raw materials through established vendors and maintaining critical material information such as lead-times, safety stock, pricing, and vendor data. You will be scheduling, expediting, and amending material deliveries as required while analyzing raw material inventory levels against production trends. Material sourcing includes non-strategic commodities and you will be expected to stay abreast of new products, materials, market conditions and industry trends. Materials-related project work will also be assigned. For the professional, assertive and well-organized individual who is looking to focus their career in Materials Management, this may be the challenge you have been waiting for. We are a prominent manufacturer in the south end of Guelph. Requirements: Materials Management Diploma (or equivalent degree) from accredited College/University or equivalent work experience Functional understanding of ERP systems, understand how entries trigger other functions and systems Strong knowledge of MS Office 2007 applications (Word, Excel, Outlook) Proven negotiation skills, sound judgement, and decision-making ability Naturally analytical and detail-oriented, accuracy of data entry is crucial to this position Maintain professionalism and demonstrate strong people skills while communicating with other departments, customers, and suppliers Click here to apply!