Purchaser

Create value at TC Transcontinental.

At TC Transcontinental weve got it made and thats because of the expertise of our team.

We have been driving innovation since 1976.

With approximately 7400 employees TCTranscontinental is a North American leader in flexible packaging a Canadian retail marketingservices provider Canadas largest printer and the Canadian leader in French-language educational publishing. Respect teamwork performance and innovation are the strong values held by the Corporation and its employees. TC Transcontinentals commitment to its stakeholders is to pursue its business activities in a responsible manner. We take care of our team support each other and cultivate a sense of belonging for all.

Reporting to the Supply Chain Manager at TC Transcontinental Flexstar The Purchaser is responsible for providing support to Manufacturing Customer Service and Administration to ensure all goods and services meet or exceed Transcontinental standards and schedules and to ensure accurate procurement of parts/supplies/services are ordered and received in an efficient cost-effective manner and to keep abreast of all new supplies services and equipment on the market.

When your actions lead to success:

• Communicate/coordinate with all departments regarding plant purchase requisitions; review authorize and/or provide recommendations.
• Analyze and evaluate supplier bids tenders proposals quotations; negotiate prices and delivery conditions.
• Purchase goods materials supplies and services that meets TC Transcontinentals expectations on standards of price quality timing and reliability of supply.
• Ensure that the delivery of goods and administration of services is completed as per contractual agreement.
• Communicate with vendors/suppliers to resolve issues on delivery timelines or supply quality.
• Manage the process on resolving supplier claims and receiving credit or compensation for materials or services that were deemed to have not met quality or delivery standards.
• Coordinate with suppliers and the logistics team returns or repairs of materials parts or equipment.
• Work with accounting on timely processing and payment of invoices; investigate and address price or quantity discrepancies between purchase orders and invoices.
• Support and maintain accuracy of the purchasing and inventory control systems for various departments.
• Ensure consumable items and services are available as needed to avoid downtime and operational delays (VMI min/max etc.).
• Continuous review of supplier base; source new suppliers for goods and services as required.
• Perform supplier visits and audits (with related internal departments).
• Continuous review of purchasing methods and procedures and proposes changes as necessary.
• Liaise with corporate procurement team on keeping up to date on market pricing and supply conditions of key raw materials.
• Meet annual cost savings/cost reduction targets.
• Provide ad hoc reports to management and corporate procurement teams.
• Maintain professional relationships with internal departments and external vendors suppliers contractors.

When your expertise drives us:

• Post-Secondary education from a recognized college or technical institute in the field of purchasing or supply chain management.
• 4-5 years experience in a purchasing environment related to manufacturing (plastics chemical or related industry). An equivalent combination of education and experience will also be considered.
• General knowledge of manufacturing/production processes.
• Supplier audit experience. A proven track record of maintaining supplier relationships conducting site visits etc.
• Strong computer skills (MS Office suite Peoplesoft ERP systems).
• Works well and collaborates with teams.
• Effective problem-solving & decision-making skills.
• Strong organization and priority setting skills.
• Forward thinking; analyzes potential problems and or opportunities.
• Excellent communication skills (both verbal and written).
• Demonstrates professional demeanor and candor.

When benefits really help you live better:
We offer a comprehensive and flexible benefits package designed to support your well-being and help you thriveat work and at home. Our offerings include:

• Competitive compensation with performance-based incentives and retirement savings plans with company match.
• Customizable group benefits including health dental life disability and travel insurance.
• Paid time off.
• Employee perks such as discounts on insurance wireless plans travel and more.
• Career development opportunities.
• A dynamic inclusive work environment where your voice matters and your growth is supported.

EEO
TC Transcontinental is an equal opportunity employer committed to fostering a diverse inclusive and accessible workplace. We prohibit discrimination and harassment of any kind based on race color religion sex gender identity or expression sexual orientation age national origin disability veteran status or any other characteristic protected by applicable laws in the jurisdictions where we operate.

We are also committed to providing an inclusive and barrier-free recruitment and work environmentpromoting dignity independence integration and equal opportunity for all including persons with disabilities. Accommodations including alternative formats will be made available for all parts of the recruitment and selection process. For more information or to request an accommodation please contact .

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