Buyer/Planner

Bailey Electronics; Victoria; On-site; CAD 65,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A dynamic electronics company in Victoria is looking for a Buyer/Planner to oversee the procurement process. The ideal candidate will manage supplier relationships, forecast demand, and collaborate with various teams. A Bachelor's degree and at least three years of related experience are required. This full-time, permanent role offers a salary range of $65,000 to $70,000 and a supportive work culture focused on innovation and teamwork.

Benefits

Competitive compensation

Health benefits

RRSP matching

Bonuses

Work-life balance

Qualifications

• Minimum 3 years of experience with US and foreign vendors.
• Experience in procurement and material planning.
• Working knowledge in Handle Control Systems industry preferred.

Responsibilities

• Oversee the entire order process including proposals and contracts.
• Source and negotiate with suppliers to secure best pricing.
• Monitor safety stock levels and inventory accuracy.

Skills

Organization

Detail-oriented

Negotiation

Supplier management

Analytical skills

Education

Bachelor’s degree in business, Supply Chain, Finance, Economics, or related

Tools

MS Office

ERP systems

MRP systems

Job description

Bailey Electronics seeks a Buyer/Planner who 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

Procurement & Vendor Management

• Source, evaluate, and negotiate with domestic and international suppliers to secure best pricing, terms, and product specifications.
• Issue purchase orders and ensure quality and on-time delivery.
• Manage supplier non-conformance reports (NCRs), working with vendors to resolve quality or performance issues.
• Monitor and report on supplier KPIs (cost, quality, delivery performance) to drive accountability and improvement.
• Ensure compliance with regulatory requirements (e.g., REACH, RoHS) and coordinate with suppliers on documentation and approvals.

Planning & Inventory Management

• Forecast demand, plan material requirements, and release POs consistent with corporate objectives (inventory turns, days on hand, service levels).
• Publish production schedules for contract manufacturers; prioritize production requirements.
• Optimize and maintain MRP/min-max planning factors to meet availability targets while minimizing excess inventory.
• Oversee warehouse coordination, including incoming material receipts, receiving issues, and cycle counts to ensure accuracy.
• Monitor safety stock levels, investigate variances, and reduce excess and obsolete materials.
• Track open orders, expedite shipments, and maintain accurate inventory and consigned stock records.

Collaboration & Continuous Improvement

• Work closely with sales, engineering, quality, and operations teams to solve challenges and keep priorities aligned.
• Support new projects and engineering changes with aligned supply plans.
• Share timely updates on supply risks and interruptions with key stakeholders.
• Identify opportunities to improve processes, enhance supplier performance, and streamline material planning.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in business, Supply Chain, Finance, Economics, Statistics or other related discipline or relevant work experience
• At least 3 years of work-related experience with both US and foreign (Asia based) vendors and suppliers
• Proficient in MS Office: Word, Excel, and PowerPoint
• Experience using an ERP computer system to plan and procure materials
• Working knowledge of MRP – Material Requirements Planning or similar system
• Preferred - Experience in Handle Control Systems industry

About Us

At Bailey Electronics, we hire based on culture first and candidates that aligns with our corporate values - Passion, Team, Creativity, Delivery. An ideal candidate exhibits a positive attitude, is committed to teamwork, proactive communications, is curious, innovative, and flexible. Our business is deeply rooted in continuous improvement and all employees are encouraged to be innovative and focused on personal and team growth. If this sounds like you, then we’d like to hear from you.

Our Culture

Our priorities are to be safe, take care of our employees and take care of our customers. Our values are: be passionate, work as a team, think creatively and deliver results. We have a supportive culture and help each other solve challenges. We are a growing company and want to add great team players to help us grow.

Additional Information

Bailey Electronics offers a competitive compensation and benefits package which includes; extended health, dental, short-term disability and long-term disability benefits, RRSP matching, bonuses, consideration of work-life balance, vacation and continuing education. We recognize the importance of developing and retaining top talent to be part of our high performing team at Bailey Electronics.

This is an exciting opportunity for an individual looking to contribute to the growth and success of our products. If you are passionate about innovation, strategic planning, and delivering exceptional products, we invite you to apply.

In this role an on-site presence is essential to support our operations and community engagement.

Job Types: Full-time, Permanent – Monday to Friday

Salary: $65,000.00 to $70,000.00