Buyer (Job Req # 2025-214)

Why Work at Ross Video? We have a great group of people working together to create and deliver cutting edge products that look amazing and are easy to use. We go all out so that our customers can have the best possible experience and achieve quality results. With a product focus, continual learning, results driven processes, and creative thinking, we constantly strive to improve our solutions and to deliver results. If you've ever watched live television, news, sports, or entertainment, you've seen our products in use. All of the major Hollywood award shows, most professional sports teams, and many of the largest broadcasters in the world use Ross Video technology. Get behind the scenes and learn about what it takes to make live events possible. If that resonates, and you’re someone with integrity, commitment, and a strong drive to deliver great products, we’d love to hear from you.

Buyer

In this role you will be responsible for all procurement-related activities for an assigned group of commodities and/or vendors. This includes responsibility to maintain all aspects of our vendor relationship management. You will coordinate all activities related to the procurement of materials, parts, equipment and supplies, beginning with intent to purchase through delivery, throughout the life of the component/part. This requires focus on delivery schedules at negotiated prices and quality standard acceptance and responsibility for corrective action to maintain the long-term viability of the supply chain. You will also assist where needed to support development of less senior buyers within the team

What we offer

Ross offers competitive salaries and comprehensive health plans, as well as several perks to help you perform at your best. 

Some of these perks include flexible hours, generous paid time off, fitness/wellness allowance, employee share ownership program, development support and a ton of fun social activities and events!

Best of all, you will be part of the Ross Video family, and we’ve got a pretty energizing environment here.

Who you report to: Manager, Purchasing

Work Lane: Primarily Work from Home

Some of the things you will work on:

• Understand supply chain elements and interpret technical documentation
• Perform purchasing functions within an ERP platform.
• Coordinate with Production Control and R&D for product movement and supplier selection
• Analyze requirements for timely delivery and competitive pricing
• Maintain best practices and negotiate prices with vendors
• Oversee quality assurance and inventory control
• Develop secondary suppliers and support senior buyers
• Manage orders, expedite purchase orders, and communicate shortages
• Adhere to policies and manage a medium-value portfolio
• Collaborate with various teams and perform related duties as needed

You should have experience with:

• Preference will be given to those with experience in purchasing printed circuit boards, electronics components and sheet metal/machine parts in an electronics manufacturing environment
• Experience in the Broadcast industry is an asset
• Intermediate to advanced proficiency in standard office tools (Word, Excel, Access, Outlook); MRP system experience is preferred
• Intermediate to advanced understanding of manufacturing processes related to the assigned items

Bonus points if you have the following:

• Open to mentoring by a more experienced Buyer or Purchasing Manager
• Willing to mentor less senior Buyers 
• Capable of managing multiple tasks simultaneously
• Able to work independently and collaboratively as part of a team 
• Positive, solution-focused attitude with a commitment to making choices that benefit the business

Education & Core Skills:

• Bachelor's Degree, Community College diploma in Supply Chain Management (SCM), or a related field; or equivalent work experience 
• Working towards or holding a Supply Chain certification 
• 3 years + experience

Please note, certain positions at Ross Video are subject to background screening. If you are the successful candidate, you may be required to undergo a background check that may include employment verification, criminal records check, drug testing, credit checks, and motor vehicle records check for applicable roles.

Equity, Diversity & Inclusion
At Ross, we embrace diversity, and we want you to bring your authentic self to work. We are committed to building a team that includes a variety of backgrounds, perspectives, and skills. Inclusivity drives innovation and creativity, and that’s something we’re passionate about at Ross!  We believe everyone should be able to enjoy a rewarding career at Ross, regardless of race, colour, religion, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity or expression, marital status, age, veteran status, physical or mental disability. If a disability means that you need any additional support during the recruitment process, please contact Talent Acquisition and we will make all reasonable efforts to accommodate your request.