Buyer Planner

Aerotek; Burlington; On-site; CAD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A recruitment agency is seeking a Material Planner in Burlington. This role involves managing supplier relationships and ensuring timely material availability to meet production needs. Responsibilities include procurement, inventory control, and collaboration with various teams. Candidates should have at least 5 years of experience and a Bachelor’s degree in business or a related field. Competitive pay and benefits included.

Benefits

Long term and full-time opportunity

Room for growth and advancement

Benefits

Vacation time

Weekly pay

Transit accessible

Qualifications

• 5+ years in procurement/materials planning within a project-based or manufacturing environment.
• Strong knowledge of material planning and inventory management.
• Ability to thrive in a fast-paced environment.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with teams to align material deliveries with forecasts.
• Participate in NPDI teams to secure materials and vendor contracts.
• Monitor market trends and adjust buying plans.
• Negotiate pricing and manage supplier contracts.

Skills

Negotiation

Communication

Analytical skills

Material planning

Inventory management

Supply chain processes

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration

Tools

ERP systems

Planning software

Job description

Description

The Material Planner is responsible for managing supplier relationships and ensuring timely material availability to meet production and project needs. This role involves procurement, inventory control, forecasting, and collaboration with cross‑functional teams to support business objectives and continuous improvement.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with Marketing, Operations, and project teams to align material deliveries with forecasts and customer expectations.
• Participate in NPDI teams to secure materials and vendor contracts.
• Monitor market trends and adjust buying plans.
• Negotiate pricing and manage supplier contracts.
• Analyze supplier performance and maintain scorecards.
• Forecast demand, manage inventory levels, and oversee work order processes.
• Coordinate material transfers and ensure ERP system accuracy.
• Provide reporting on shortages and usage for forecasting.
• Support continuous improvement in materials management processes.

Qualifications

• Education: Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration or related field.
• Experience: 5+ years in procurement/materials planning within a project‑based or manufacturing environment.
• Certifications (Preferred): CSCP or SCMP designation; APICS.
• Strong knowledge of material planning, inventory management, and supply chain processes.
• Proficiency in ERP systems and planning software.
• Excellent negotiation, communication, and analytical skills.
• Ability to thrive in a fast‑paced environment with strong attention to detail.

Shift

Day Shift (8:00 AM to 4:30 PM). Will need to do overtime as required!

Pay

$40 per hour

Benefits

• Long term and full‑time opportunity
• Room for growth and advancement
• Benefits
• Vacation time
• Weekly pay
• Transit accessible

The company is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all applications without regard to race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any other characteristic protected by law.