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ReferenceCAN106
RecruiterThales
Industry SectorBuyer, Cost/Contracts/Procurement Mgt/commercial, Rail Systems Engineer jobs, Signalling jobs
SalaryNegotiable
LocationsCanada, Toronto - Ontario
Contract TypePermanent
Date Posted13 March 2010

Job Description

DESCRIPTION
Thales is a leading international electronics and systems group, serving the defence, aerospace, and security markets worldwide. We employ 70,000 people in 50 countries, and generate annual revenues of more than EUR13bn.

We are part of the Transportation Systems Division (DTS). Thales has a unique leadership position in integrated transport systems with a comprehensive offering spanning three market segments: main line rail, urban transport, and toll road and motorway networks.

Located in Toronto, Ontario, Thales Rail Signalling Solutions designs, supplies and installs signalling systems to control railway traffic with maximum safety. We are a world leader and pioneer in critical railway applications and we are shaping the signalling industry with our advanced solutions.

Thales is known for its People1st philosophy and provides a competitive salary and benefits package. Join a dynamic and fast paced organization which is growing as a result of exciting new domestic and international projects.

To support our development, we are looking for a:

BUYER (4 month contract)
Reports to Manager, Material Management
Based in Toronto

Responsible for performing purchasing activities for assigned commodities and services, including solicitation of quotations, supplier selection, order placement and expediting/follow-up. Assigned commodities include: peripherals, supplies and services. Fabricated metal components, printed circuit boards, personal computers, computer equipment and stationery.

Your main responsibilities are:

Ø Requests and evaluates quotations from qualified supplies for assigned commodities, selects vendors.
Ø Enters purchase order data into MAPICS/Database system to create printed purchase orders. Ø Expedites purchase orders with suppliers and provides status updates to requisitioners.
Ø Provides liaison between requisitioner/user and suppliers.
Ø Produces inventory re-order report and generates purchase requisitions.
Ø Meets with suppliers/potential suppliers as required.
Ø Works closely with Manufacturing and Quality Control.
Ø Splits, mails and files purchase orders.
Ø Works with Comptrollers staff to resolve invoice problems
Ideally you have:

Ø High school diploma or equivalent.
Ø Minimum Level 1 of C.P.P. (Certified Professional Purchaser) designation.
Ø Knowledge and understanding of general purchasing practices, legal requirements and corporate policy.
Ø Knowledge of SAP is required.
Ø Communications skills - verbal and written; must have good negotiating skills.
Ø Ability to make decisions quickly and logically.
Ø Well organized.
Ø PC experience using Word Processing, Spreadsheets and AS400.

We offer:

Ø An attractive compensation package and benefits.
Ø The opportunity to work on a variety of programs,
Ø A career development plan tailored to your needs offering real possibilities of evolution,
Ø The opportunity to join an ambitious and dynamic Group which invests in R&D and is recognized for the technical excellence of its products.
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