Buyer

Kibbi Technologies Inc.; Kitchener; On-site; CAD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Kibbi Technologies Inc. in Kitchener, Ontario, is seeking an experienced Buyer to support purchasing and supply chain operations.

You will manage supplier relationships, monitor purchase orders, and help optimize cost, quality, and delivery performance in a manufacturing environment. The right candidate is proactive, organized, and able to balance day-to-day procurement with longer-term sourcing and process-improvement initiatives.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of purchasing, procurement, or supply chain experience.
• Bachelor’s degree or diploma in SCM or related field.
• Experience with supplier negotiations and PO management.
• Experience with international supplier purchasing and manufacturing environment.
• ERP or MRP systems proficiency and MS Office.

Responsibilities

• Manage purchasing activities to support production and operational requirements
• Review material requirements and issue purchase orders using an ERP or MRP system
• Purchase materials and components from domestic and international suppliers
• Monitor open and past-due purchase orders and communicate delivery dates
• Maintain accurate purchasing information including pricing, quantities, lead times, and delivery commitments
• Develop and maintain relationships with suppliers and internal stakeholders
• Support supplier sourcing, evaluation, negotiation, and cost-reduction initiatives
• Identify supply risks and resolve shortages or delivery concerns
• Collaborate with production, planning, quality, engineering, customer service, and other departments
• Support inventory planning, forecasting, and continuous improvement
• Help document and improve purchasing processes and procedures
• Provide guidance and support to purchasing team

Skills

5+ years exp

ERP/MRP systems

Analytical skills

Organizational skills

Communication skills

Problem-solving

Supplier negotiations

Inventory control

Purchase orders

Independent work

Education

Bachelor's degree in SCM or related field

Tools

Microsoft Office

ERP/MRP systems

Job description

Buyer

Location: Kitchener, Ontario

Position Overview

A manufacturing organization is seeking an experienced Buyer to support its purchasing and supply chain operations. This individual will be responsible for maintaining a reliable supply of materials, managing supplier relationships, supporting inventory goals, and identifying opportunities to improve cost, quality, and delivery performance.

The ideal candidate is a proactive and organized purchasing professional who can balance daily operational needs with longer-term sourcing and process improvement initiatives.

Key Responsibilities

• Manage purchasing activities to support production and operational requirements
• Review material requirements and issue purchase orders using an ERP or MRP system
• Purchase materials and components from domestic and international suppliers
• Monitor open and past-due purchase orders and communicate regularly with suppliers regarding delivery dates
• Maintain accurate purchasing information, including pricing, quantities, lead times, and delivery commitments
• Develop and maintain positive relationships with suppliers and internal stakeholders
• Support supplier sourcing, evaluation, negotiation, and cost-reduction initiatives
• Identify supply risks and work with internal teams and suppliers to resolve shortages or delivery concerns
• Collaborate with production, planning, quality, engineering, customer service, and other departments
• Support inventory planning, forecasting, and continuous improvement initiatives
• Help document and improve purchasing processes and procedures
• Provide guidance and support to other members of the purchasing team

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree or diploma in Supply Chain Management, Business, Operations, or a related field
• Five or more years of purchasing, procurement, or supply chain experience
• Previous experience purchasing materials or components from international suppliers
• Previous experience in a manufacturing environment
• Experience with supplier negotiations, inventory control, and purchase order management
• Proficiency with ERP or MRP systems and Microsoft Office
• Strong analytical, organizational, communication, and problem-solving skills
• Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment
• Ability to work independently while collaborating effectively across departments

Preferred Qualifications

• Previous leadership or team-development experience
• Experience purchasing manufactured components, raw materials, or technical products
• Experience with forecasting, replenishment planning, or lean manufacturing principles
• Supply chain certification is considered an asset

Additional Information

This position is based in a manufacturing environment in Kitchener, Ontario. Occasional travel or communication outside regular business hours may be required.