Materials Specialist

We are currently recruiting for a Materials Specialist for our client in Lakeshore. This is a direct-hire position with the company.

Responsibilities include, but are not limited to:

• Oversee and approve all PO’s from your designated plant(s).
• Review PO requests to ensure the right amount of parts, price and lead times are
  ordered. Follow up with the appropriate team member if not.
• Reduction and elimination of obsolete material at your designated plant(s).
• Ensure all orders have the necessary backup to justify PO amount.
• Work with the Office Admins & Material Planners to streamline ordering
  frequencies.
• Track and report monthly KPI’s.
• Ensure that the O.H.S.A. and internal safe operating principles are in place and
  adhered to.
• Comply with the provisions of the O.S.H.A. and regulations and take
  every precaution reasonable in the circumstances for the protection of the
  worker.
• Comply with any orders and requirements of inspectors, directors and
  other agents from the M.O.L.
• Acquaint a worker and supervise with any hazard present in the workplace and provide information, instruction and competent supervision for workers.
• Be visible, assume leadership, and assist in developing and initiating an effective health and safety attitude.
• Participate and initiate continuous safety training

The successful candidate will have the following experience:

• Post-secondary education preferred
• Minimum 5-7yrs with Purchasing and or Materials related experience and
  background.
• PMAC or CPIM designation(s) or equivalent experience strongly preferred
• Strong analytical and negotiation skills
• Experience in Manufacturing.
• Strong computer skills – Microsoft Office, PowerPoint.
• Excellent communication skills, verbal and written
• Strong organizational skills with the ability to multi-task.
• Travel may be required

Pay: $60,000-$69,000 +benefits and pension