3 results for Purchasing Specialist in St. Catharines, 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 Administrator

Mississauga, ON
onsite
Contract / Temporary
25 - 28 CAD / Hourly
We are looking for a detail-oriented Purchasing Administrator to support purchasing coordination and inventory-related administration for an entertainment industry organization in Brampton, Ontario. This Contract position is well suited to someone who enjoys working with vendors, internal teams, and system-based records to keep purchasing and receiving activities accurate and on schedule. The successful candidate will help maintain product information, process receipts, support reporting needs, and contribute to process improvements in a fast-paced environment. Responsibilities:• Create and issue purchase orders to suppliers based on direction from the purchasing leadership team.• Provide the sales group with accurate product details, supporting information, and related materials as needed.• Work with operations, traffic, and distribution teams to arrange product deliveries across multiple distribution centres.• Examine warehouse receiving paperwork for completeness and accuracy, then enter receipt information into Great Plains.• Share receipt updates and allocation details with sales administration teams and quickly escalate discrepancies to the appropriate internal contacts.• Set up new items in the systems while maintaining data integrity and correcting records that do not meet established standards.• Coordinate inventory transfers between company locations in partnership with vendor services and operations staff.• Prepare scheduled and on-request reports for vendor services, including inventory and price protection documentation.• Support inventory revaluation activities and assist with improving tools and departmental procedures for greater efficiency.
2026-07-17T00:00:00Z

Procurement Manager

Mississauga, ON
onsite
Permanent
115000 - 130000 CAD / Yearly
Purchasing Manager Mississauga, ON | Food & Beverage Manufacturing We are partnering with a growing food and beverage manufacturer in the Mississauga area to hire a Prourement Manager to support their expanding operations. About the Opportunity This is an exciting time to join a company through tremendous growth and investment in food and beverage manufacturing.You will work closely with cross-functional partners to strengthen daily operations, support capacity growth, and help build a productive, well-coordinated manufacturing environment. This role will play a key part in ensuring continuity of supply, cost control, and vendor performance across a fast-paced, high-volume production setting. Key Responsibilities <ul><li>Lead purchasing activities across raw materials, packaging, and indirect spend</li><li>Develop and manage supplier relationships, including negotiations and performance tracking</li><li>Ensure continuity of supply to meet production schedules and customer demand</li><li>Partner with operations, production, QA, and supply chain teams to align procurement strategies</li><li>Identify cost-saving opportunities and support budgeting initiatives</li><li>Monitor market trends, pricing, and supplier risk</li><li>Support inventory optimization and reduce waste/obsolete stock</li><li>Drive continuous improvement within procurement processes and systems </li></ul>
2026-06-25T00:00:00Z