Buyer

Richards-Wilcox Canada; Mississauga; On-site; CAD 60,000 - 85,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Equal Opportunity Employer

Accommodations for applicants with disabilities

Job summary

A leading manufacturer of garage door systems is seeking a Buyer in Mississauga, Canada. This role involves sourcing and procuring goods to support production. Responsibilities include supplier negotiation, maintaining accurate records, and collaborating with various teams to ensure operational efficiency. The ideal candidate will have 3-5 years of purchasing experience, particularly in manufacturing, with strong analytical and communication skills. This position offers a dynamic work environment with a focus on quality and innovation.

Qualifications

• 3-5 years of purchasing experience, preferably in a manufacturing environment.
• Experience in garage door manufacturing or related industries is a strong asset.
• Basic negotiation and cost analysis skills.

Responsibilities

• Support sourcing activities for assigned categories, including MRO and factory supplies.
• Negotiate pricing and terms for low-to-medium impact purchases.
• Coordinate with internal teams to ensure material availability.

Skills

Attention to detail

Negotiation

Communication

Time management

Interpersonal skills

Education

3-5 years of purchasing experience

Tools

MS Excel

ERP/MRP systems (JD Edwards preferred)

Power BI

Tableau

Job description

Richards-Wilcox Canada is the proven leader in the residential and industrial sectional garage door industry. Our commitment is to be the highest quality, most competitive door system manufacturer in the world. We use the latest technology in our manufacturing processes, combined with design ingenuity, resulting in a superior product. With over 100 years of experience, we are a growing organization with a family-oriented, open and collaborative culture and a global perspective.

Position Overview

Reporting to the Purchasing Manager, the Buyer is responsible for the sourcing, purchasing, and coordination of goods, materials, and services to support ongoing production requirements.

This role requires a detail-oriented and proactive approach to ensure timely procurement, accurate order placement, and effective supplier coordination. The Buyer supports day-to-day purchasing activities while contributing to cost control and continuity of supply, and works closely with internal teams and suppliers to ensure operational efficiency.

Key Responsibilities

Sourcing & Procurement

• Support sourcing activities for assigned categories, including MRO, freight, indirect services, factory supplies and third-party manufactured products.
• Prepare and manage RFQs, analyze supplier quotes, and support cost comparisons.
• Assist in supplier selection and recommend sourcing options to the Purchasing Manager.
• Negotiate pricing and terms for low-to-medium impact purchases.
• Issue Purchase Orders for goods, materials, and services, ensuring accuracy in pricing, quality, and delivery timelines.
• Monitor market trends related to assigned materials (metal components, hardware, coatings, industrial supplies).
• Act as a point of contact for assigned suppliers.
• Track On-Time Delivery (OTD) and follow up on late or at-risk orders.
• Maintain accurate supplier records and documentation.
• Support onboarding of new suppliers.
• Work with suppliers to resolve routine delivery or quality issues.
• Collaborate with Quality and Engineering teams on supplier-related concerns as needed.

Inventory & Risk Management

• Coordinate with Scheduling and Inventory teams to ensure material availability.
• Monitor order status and proactively identify potential delays or shortages.
• Escalate supply risks to the Purchasing Manager.
• Support inventory optimization initiatives, including adjustments to order quantities and timing.

Cross-Functional Collaboration

• Work closely with Production, Engineering, and Operations to support purchasing needs aligned with production schedules.
• Assist with engineering changes (ECOs), new product introductions, and prototype builds from a procurement standpoint.

Process & Compliance

• Ensure compliance with procurement policies and company standards.
• Maintain accurate pricing, supplier data, and transaction records in the ERP system.
• Support continuous improvement initiatives and cost-saving opportunities.

Reporting Responsibilities

• Assist in preparing reports related to supplier performance, delivery status, and material shortages.
• Track Purchase Price Variance (PPV) for assigned items.
• Provide updates on open orders, risks, and supply issues.

Any other duties as required

Qualifications

• 3-5 years of purchasing experience, preferably in a manufacturing environment.
• Experience in garage door manufacturing or related industries (e.g., building materials, metal fabrication, industrial components) is considered a strong asset.
• Basic negotiation and cost analysis skills.
• Strong attention to detail, particularly in pricing, order accuracy, and lead time tracking.
• Proficiency in MS Excel and ERP/MRP systems (JD Edwards preferred).
• Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.
• Experience with reporting tools (e.g., Power BI, Tableau) is an asset.

Personal Skills

• Strong communication and interpersonal skills
• Ability to build effective working relationships with suppliers and internal teams
• Good organizational and time management skills
• Detail-oriented with the ability to follow through on tasks
• Ability to work independently as well as part of a team
• Adaptable and able to perform in a fast-paced environment

Accessibility

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer. In accordance with the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act, 2005 and the Ontario Human Rights Code, Richards-Wilcox Canada will provide accommodations throughout the recruitment and/or selection process to applicants with disabilities.

If selected to participate in the recruitment and/or selection process, please inform Richards-Wilcox Canada’s Human Resources Manager of the nature of any accommodation(s) that you may require in respect of any materials or processes used to ensure your equal participation.