Buyer

M-D Canada; Mississauga; On-site; CAD 24,000 - 48,000; Full time

Job summary

M-D Canada seeks a Buyer for its Supply Chain team in Mississauga. The role involves managing the purchasing process, vendor negotiations, and maintaining inventory accuracy. Ideal candidates possess a degree in supply chain management and strong analytical and negotiation skills, contributing to the company's success and operational efficiency.

Benefits

Medical benefits

Dental benefits

Life insurance

RRSP top-up program

Qualifications

• Minimum 2+ years’ experience in inventory management or purchasing.
• Experience in a manufacturing setting is preferred.
• Ability to work independently and manage multiple priorities.

Responsibilities

• Manage the purchasing process from requisition to delivery.
• Analyze vendor capabilities and negotiate terms.
• Maintain inventory integrity and monitor vendor stock levels.

Skills

Negotiation

Analytical Skills

Communication

Organizational Skills

Education

Bachelor's degree in supply chain management

Tools

Microsoft Office Suite

Job description

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M-D Canada is seeking a new Buyer to join our Supply Chain team. The ideal candidate will be responsible for managing the entire purchasing process, from strategic sourcing and contract negotiation to ensuring accurate inventory levels and timely delivery of materials. We're looking for someone with a keen eye for market trends, excellent negotiation skills, and a knack for building strong supplier relationships. This role collaborates closely with various departments to meet organizational objectives and drive cost-effective purchasing strategies that support our production and sales goals.

Responsibilities:

• Initiates purchase orders for parts, services, and/or special tools; arranges for submission and inspection of sample products as required; maintains close coordination with Marketing and Operations to ensure timely execution of product and services sourcing activities.
• Manage the entire purchasing process from requisition to delivery. Issue and manage purchase orders (POs) daily, ensuring correct pricing, quantity, and delivery dates.
• Maintain the integrity of inventory reports, ensuring accurate vendor and pricing information. Review safety stock levels quarterly to prevent overages or outages.
• Monitor vendor stock levels and review material requirements daily from sales forecasts.
• Interviews and confers with current and prospective suppliers to determine supply capabilities, transportation logistics, inventory control, and management; negotiates prices and delivery terms with guidance from the Director of Purchasing for assigned responsibilities.
• Oversee offshore procurement, including reviewing sales forecasts, placing international orders, and managing all related.
• Evaluate and onboard new global vendors for raw materials and finished goods, obtaining samples for evaluation.
• Foster and maintain strong relationships with all vendors. Address and resolve all non-conformance issues with factories and suppliers.
• Visits suppliers’ facilities to qualify them as new sources and assists in resolving production, design, quality, and/or delivery problems.
• Contacts vendors with discrepancies in quantity and quality.
• Work closely with others in the purchasing function and review opportunities for continuous and business improvement.
• Works closely with quality control, marketing, and receiving departments to ensure materials are correct upon arrival.
• Support the purchasing function and other relevant departments and communicate any supply problems that may impact business operations.
• Ensure orders arrive by the requested due date and follow up on late orders.
• Compliance with safety and corporate guidelines.

Minimum Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in supply chain management or a related Business degree.
• 2+ years’ experience in inventory management, purchasing, or a related supply chain role.
• 2+ years' experience working in a manufacturing setting
• Strong analytical skills with the ability to interpret data and make informed decisions.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Excel, Word, PowerPoint, Outlook).
• Highly organized with strong attention to detail.
• Ability to work independently and manage multiple priorities.
• Occasional travel may be required for vendor meetings, industry events, or other business needs.

Preferred Knowledge, Skills, and/or Abilities:

• Experience with ERP/MRP systems.
• Knowledge of global sourcing and international logistics.
• Understanding of NAFTA regulations.
• Demonstrated ability to negotiate pricing and terms with vendors.
• Proactive problem-solving and a continuous improvement mindset.

Who is M-D?

At M-D Canada, we’re not just redefining industry standards – we’re pioneering the future of construction and building solutions. For over a century, our parent company, M-D Building Products name, has been synonymous with manufacturing excellence in weatherstripping, floor and tile trims, perforated aluminum sheets, digital levels, and caulking solutions, while the M-D Canada business has been serving the retail consumer and pro building products markets for over 6 decades. What truly sets us apart is our people – they are the heartbeat of our success. We believe in the potential of every individual to make a meaningful impact. We cultivate a culture of integrity, innovation, and unwavering commitment from the factory floor to the boardroom. As a trusted leader in the construction and building products industry, we are driven by a passion for continuous improvement, service excellence, product engineering, and innovation. Our overarching philosophy of Customer Delight drives us never to stop being the best at what we do.

M-D Canada offers a comprehensive, competitive benefits package designed to support the health and well-being of our employees. This package is a great supplement to the government health benefits that are universally available. It includes Medical, Dental, and an HSA that covers a wide variety of medical and health expenses. Our plan also includes a life insurance plan, and employees can also take advantage of our RRSP top-up program.

M-D Building Products, Inc. provides equal employment opportunities for all employees and applicants. We strictly prohibit discrimination based on race, religion, creed, color, national origin, nationality, citizenship, ancestry, sex, age, marital status, physical or mental disability, affectional or sexual orientation, gender identity, military or veteran status, genetic predisposition, or any other characteristic protected by law.

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Entry level

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Job function

  Supply Chain

• Industries

  Wholesale Building Materials

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