2 results for Purchasing Specialist in Oakville, ON

Procurement Specialist

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

Purchasing Coordinator

Welland, ON
onsite
Temporary
27 - 34 CAD / Hourly
We are looking for a detail-oriented Materials Planner to join a metal fabrication operation in Welland, Ontario on a Contract basis. In this role, you will help keep production running smoothly by coordinating the supply of raw materials and components, maintaining accurate purchasing information, and working closely with internal teams and external suppliers. This opportunity is well suited to someone who can manage competing priorities, respond quickly to changing production needs, and support efficient inventory and procurement practices. Responsibilities:• Coordinate the procurement of raw materials and production components so plant operations remain supplied on schedule.• Work closely with external vendors and service providers to secure materials under terms that support business needs and timelines.• Arrange transportation and issue pickup requests with carriers to ensure inbound shipments move according to plan.• Partner with scheduling teams on a daily basis to align purchasing activity with production demand and forecast requirements.• Liaise with receiving personnel to verify delivery timing, confirm incoming materials, and resolve discrepancies when needed.• Track inventory levels to maintain required stock availability while identifying excess, slow-moving, or obsolete materials for follow-up action.• Prepare, update, and distribute purchasing and inventory reports to support operational visibility and decision-making.• Contribute to inventory control activities, including participation in annual physical inventory counts and related reconciliation efforts.
2026-07-24T00:00:00Z