Job Title:  Buyer/Expeditor

The Buyer/Expeditor is an administrative support function for procurement & material planning within the Supply Chain department, to support an uninterrupted flow of material and information to support production demands. This is done through follow-up activities across all purchase orders, production job requirements, as well as the RMA supplier return/repair/credit cycle. This role will also have purchasing responsibilities for MRO (Maintenance, Repair, and Operations) supplies and also be required to coordinate with carriers for expedited supplier pick-ups and deliveries, as well as physically move and expedite material as needed within the building.

Responsibilities section:

Functions of the Buyer/Expeditor will include, but not be limited to:

• Review all open Purchase Orders daily and proactively follow-up with suppliers directly to ensure delivery dates are met and PO’s maintained accurately in the ERP system and promptly report any changes/delays to the relevant buyer immediately.
• Support the supplier NCR process by following up with suppliers on non-conforming material dispositioned as Return To Vendor – request RMA documentation, and work with shipping to manage timely returns.
• Following supplier returns, follow-up on repair/replacements and credit memos owed.
• Perform purchasing responsibilities, handling MRO (Maintenance, Repair, and Operations) purchases, such as production and facility consumables, office supplies, breakroom supplies, etc.
• Maintaining P-Card credit card statement transactions with proper record keeping of receipts for finance reconciliation monthly.
• Physically monitoring receiving to ensure material required for production are processed into inventory within 24-hours, and work with Stock Control accordingly – physically move material from receiving to stock control as needed.
• Administration of Work Orders to and from Production, such as creating Work Orders and also facilitating closure and back-flushing requirements.
• Identify material shortages and communicate risks to stakeholders in a timely manner.
• Assist in managing item master data and planning parameters within the ERP system maintaining proper source, costs, lead times, reorder points and safety stocks.
• Provide back-up support for day-to-day efforts of receiving and stock control activities, such as the verification, inspection, and put-away of delivered material and components, and help with Cycle Counts.

Requirements section:

• Post-secondary diploma, preferably in supply chain, operations management, business administration, or finance.
• 1-2 years of collective experience in purchasing and material planning – Co-op and internship experience will be considered.
• Experience in inventory and production control would also be considered.
• Working knowledge and understanding of applicable software, e.g., an ERP system with MRP functionality, proficiency in Excel. Experience using Epicor ERP system is desirable, but not essential.
• Ability to manage multiple expectations while collaborating with cross functional teams.
• Moderate intensity of physical effort required on occasion.
• Ability and drive to take on increased levels of learning and accountability with responsibility, good judgement, and exceptional service attitude.
• Works effectively with and build relationships with all core groups and suppliers.
• Self-motivated and positive attitude.
• Ability to work independently to get the task completed on time.
• Works well under pressure and is very assertive with suppliers and internal customers.

Virtek encourages applications from all qualified candidates. Accommodations are available upon request.  Should you need an accomodation at any stage of the recruitment process please contact us at 519-746-7190 ext. 202. 

Virtek Vision international is a high technology company based in Waterloo, Ontario. We are the world’s leader in providing laser and vision-based projection and inspection solutions. Virtek has a dominant product position in the aerospace, prefabricated construction and industrial fabrication markets.

Virtek’s solutions support manufacturers world-wide in a variety of specialized industries to assist with assembly processes. Our solutions project laser light onto a 3D work surface with high accuracy, speed, and precision for applications such as composite fiber ply layup, paint masking, placement of components or materials, quality inspection and reverse engineering.

For more information, please visit http://www.virtekvision.com or https://www.youtube.com/user/virtekvision

In 2024, Virtek was acquired by AMETEK, Inc., a leading global provider of industrial technology solutions.