A leading manufacturing organization is seeking a Procurement Specialist / Buyer to join its Supply Chain team. This position is responsible for sourcing production materials, managing supplier relationships, negotiating pricing, and ensuring inventory levels support uninterrupted manufacturing operations.Key Responsibilities<ul><li>Procure raw materials, MRO supplies, equipment parts, and operational consumables for multiple manufacturing sites</li><li>Monitor inventory levels and generate inventory reports to help maintain continuous production flow</li><li>Identify, evaluate, and onboard new suppliers while securing competitive pricing and favorable terms</li><li>Coordinate and track incoming shipments to ensure materials arrive according to production schedules</li><li>Confirm receipt of purchased items, investigate discrepancies, and resolve receiving issues</li><li>Address supplier invoicing concerns, pricing discrepancies, and non-conforming materials</li><li>Work closely with the Accounting team to reconcile invoice and purchase order variances</li><li>Support sourcing initiatives through RFQs, RFPs, and supplier bid evaluations</li><li>Gather pricing information and supplier quotations to support capital equipment purchases</li><li>Arrange and coordinate external maintenance and service providers as required</li><li>Negotiate supplier agreements, pricing structures, and commercial terms</li><li>Coordinate equipment and machinery rental requirements</li><li>Oversee the full purchase order lifecycle, including creation, issuance, monitoring, and closure</li><li>Build and maintain strong working relationships with vendors, contractors, and service partners</li><li>Ensure compliance with company policies, including health and safety standards and confidentiality requirements</li><li>Contribute to additional procurement and supply chain projects as assigned</li></ul>

Qualifications<ul><li>Post-secondary education in Business, Supply Chain Management, Commerce, Economics, or a related field</li><li>Previous experience in purchasing, procurement, inventory management, logistics, or supplier management within a manufacturing, industrial, or construction environment</li><li>Ability to interpret technical drawings, blueprints, and specifications</li><li>Exposure to strategic sourcing and vendor performance management</li><li>Excellent analytical and problem-solving abilities with a high level of accuracy and attention to detail</li><li>Strong communication, negotiation, organizational, and time-management skills</li><li>Ability to manage multiple priorities and meet deadlines in a fast-paced environment</li></ul>

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Waterdown, ON
onsite
Permanent
75000 - 85000 CAD / Yearly
A leading manufacturing organization is seeking a Procurement Specialist / Buyer to join its Supply Chain team. This position is responsible for sourcing production materials, managing supplier relationships, negotiating pricing, and ensuring inventory levels support uninterrupted manufacturing operations.Key Responsibilities<ul><li>Procure raw materials, MRO supplies, equipment parts, and operational consumables for multiple manufacturing sites</li><li>Monitor inventory levels and generate inventory reports to help maintain continuous production flow</li><li>Identify, evaluate, and onboard new suppliers while securing competitive pricing and favorable terms</li><li>Coordinate and track incoming shipments to ensure materials arrive according to production schedules</li><li>Confirm receipt of purchased items, investigate discrepancies, and resolve receiving issues</li><li>Address supplier invoicing concerns, pricing discrepancies, and non-conforming materials</li><li>Work closely with the Accounting team to reconcile invoice and purchase order variances</li><li>Support sourcing initiatives through RFQs, RFPs, and supplier bid evaluations</li><li>Gather pricing information and supplier quotations to support capital equipment purchases</li><li>Arrange and coordinate external maintenance and service providers as required</li><li>Negotiate supplier agreements, pricing structures, and commercial terms</li><li>Coordinate equipment and machinery rental requirements</li><li>Oversee the full purchase order lifecycle, including creation, issuance, monitoring, and closure</li><li>Build and maintain strong working relationships with vendors, contractors, and service partners</li><li>Ensure compliance with company policies, including health and safety standards and confidentiality requirements</li><li>Contribute to additional procurement and supply chain projects as assigned</li></ul>
2026-07-17T00:00:00Z

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