Buyer Planner

Job description

Buyer Planner Job Description

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Business Process Delivery professionals execute repeatable core business processes and/or technical transactions with a focus on efficiency, first-time quality and overall continuous process improvement.

As a Buyer, you will be responsible for the performance of a portfolio of suppliers in regards to on time deliveries and PO Creation.

You will assist the buyer, located in Montreal Canada, with managing a just in time procurement environment with; scheduling, planning and ordering Indirect Parts within a SAP information system.

You represent part of an entire Operational Activity for client

We are looking for diploma/degree holders who are willing to work Night Shift hours.

Career Level: Associate

Key Responsibilities:

• Analyze Requisition and create PO's with quality and SLA

• To ensure follow up with Buyers for clarity on Requisition and follow up with vendors on supply.

• Work with Accounts Payable / Master Data team in maintaining / creating Vendor

• Validate the Purchase Order references

• Ensure suppliers have visibility on their delivery schedules and have their goods delivered on time, before the delivery date

• Negotiate with suppliers on payment terms

• Take inbound customer query calls to bring solution

• Mentor less experienced Non Product Buyer

• Train group as new functions are introduced

• Take initiatives towards streamlining process and help managing various metrics for the team.

• Bring innovation ideas to do job better

• Communicate performance and issues with onshore buyer teams for groups functions

• Identify focus areas for ongoing issues to discuss with clients and stake holders

Desired profile

Educational background:

·  HSC/ Diploma/Bachelor's Degree in Supply Chain Management, Business Management/ Business Administration with at least 6 months experience in a related field.

Knowledge/Skills Requirements:

·  MS Office
·  ERP Package (desirable)
·  Attentive to details
·  Excellent communication skills in both English and French
·  Team Player
·  Strong analytical skills and efficient planning skills
·  Working under tight deadline
·  Willing to work on Public Holidays if required

Accenture does not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, sex, age, non-disqualifying physical or mental disability, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other basis covered by local law.