Sourcing & Purchasing Specialist – Amico Group of Companies
Richmond Hill, ON
Would you like to work for a global company that is dedicated to personal career growth? Amico Corporation is a leading manufacturer of Medical Equipment with 9 manufacturing facilities employing over 1100 people across North America.
Primary Focus
The primary role of the Sourcing & Purchasing Specialist is to develop and execute sourcing plans in collaboration with Engineers, ensuring all quality and design criteria are met. This role requires fostering strong relationships with existing suppliers while developing new partnerships. Experience with ERP systems such as SAP is an asset, as well as the ability to manage overseas supplier relationships in regions such as China, Eastern Europe, and North America. Forecasting, pricing, and managing contracts are also key responsibilities.
Roles & Responsibilities:
- Collaborate with the engineering department to source, identify, and develop new global vendors, arranging product samples based on urgency, product type, location, capability, cost, and quality.
- Manage and mitigate single-source raw material risks by developing contingency and alternate supply plans and have both local and overseas supplier selections.
- Lead negotiations and manage contracts on a global, regional, and local scale.
- Conduct data analysis to assess internal client requirements, review purchase requisitions for compliance, and support the preparation of bids and proposals, including product and price comparisons.
- Act as a key liaison with Engineering, Procurement, and Production teams to ensure alignment of strategies and processes.
- Consider the supply chain interruptions and tariff situation and develop an appropriate kanban or stocking program to avoid production delays.
- focus on continuous improvement on end products considering quality and cost in mind to yield a comfortable profit margin. Analyze data to assess the benefits of buying directly from raw material sources versus distributors.
- Maintain regular communication with vendors through travel and video conferencing to evaluate proposals and share market trend analysis.
- Maintain and update the supplier database, identifying alternative suppliers when needed to ensure continuity of supply. Implement and control a strict supplier approval process by studying the background of the suppliers that we intend to deal with
- Conduct process validation and verification to ensure vendor products meet specifications before shipment, using appropriate quality documentation.
Knowledge, Skills & Abilities:
- Relevant post-secondary education, e.g., Purchasing/Supply Chain Management or other relevant qualifications
- 5+ years of experience in purchasing and sourcing, with experience in ERP systems like SAP being an asset.
- Strong overseas supplier relationship management, particularly in China, Eastern Europe, and North America.
- Experience sourcing mechanical, metal, electronics, and other components.
- Fluency in both English and Mandarin Chinese.
- Strong understanding of manufacturing processes, industrial equipment, and Design for Manufacturing/Assembly principles.
- Excellent negotiation skills.
- Thorough knowledge of sourcing methodologies.
- PMAC (CPP) accreditation or eligibility for enrollment is desirable.
- Strong data analysis and communication skills.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Word, PowerPoint, Excel, and Outlook.
- Ability to balance both strategic and operational tasks, including global sourcing, supplier management, and commodity risk management.
- Ability to read and interpret technical drawings.
For more information, please visit us at www.amico.com
*Only selected candidates will be contacted.
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