Buyer

Confidential Jobs; Hamilton; On-site; CAD 70,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading procurement company in Ontario is looking for an experienced purchasing professional. You will manage the entire order process, ensuring compliance with quality standards and driving supplier performance improvements. Candidates should possess a bachelor's degree and 3–5 years of relevant purchasing experience, ideally in manufacturing. This role demands strong organizational and communication skills.

Qualifications

• 3–5 years of progressive purchasing experience, with indirect purchasing required.
• Manufacturing industry experience preferred.
• Strong record of supplier cost savings and performance improvements.

Responsibilities

• Oversee the entire order process from proposal review to payment approval.
• Initial preparation and issuance of Request for Quotations (RFQs).
• Champion cost-improvement activities including pricing and quality.

Skills

Organizational skills

Detail-oriented

Team player

Communication skills

Strategic sourcing

Supplier performance management

Education

Bachelor's degree in purchasing or supply chain management

Tools

ERP systems

Job description

The ideal candidate is a highly organized, detail-oriented team player who will oversee the entire order process. You will review proposals, negotiate prices, select the best suppliers, analyze trends, follow up with placed orders, verify delivery, approve payment, and maintain necessary records.

Responsibilities

• Initial preparation and issuance of Request for Quotations (RFQs) for a wide range of commodities
• Process modifications to terms and conditions of purchase agreements
• Provide direction and support to suppliers throughout program management and product launches
• Champion cost-improvement activities including packaging, freight, tooling, pricing, and quality
• Communicate consistently with key suppliers on expectations and performance
• Perform commercial analysis on suppliers to develop more efficient processes and cost-effective solutions
• Compliance with Quality and EHS Policies and Procedures (IATF 16949, ISO 9001, ISO 14001)

Qualifications

• Bachelor\'s degree or equivalent equivalent experience in purchasing, inventory, or supply chain management
• 3–5 years of progressive purchasing experience, with indirect purchasing (MRO) required
• Manufacturing industry experience preferred
• ERP system user experience
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Advanced experience in strategic sourcing in manufacturing environments
• Strong record of supplier cost savings and performance improvements