Buyer (Temporary 3 month contract)

Apex Precision Inc.; Canada; Remote; CAD 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

Apex Precision Inc. is seeking a Buyer to maintain inventories, source supplies, place purchase orders, and coordinate with Production, Quality, and other departments to meet schedules and customer satisfaction.

This is a temporary 3-month contract with the possibility of extension based on business needs. Requirements include 2–3 years purchasing experience in manufacturing, strong negotiation, proficiency with Excel and ERP systems, and the ability to manage multiple priorities.

Qualifications

• 2–3 years purchasing experience in manufacturing.
• Education in procurement or supply chain is an asset.
• Experience with estimating or cost analysis is an asset.
• Strong Excel and ERP familiarity.
• Excellent organizational and negotiation skills.
• Ability to work independently with multiple priorities.

Responsibilities

• Source, evaluate, and maintain supplier relationships for pricing and delivery.
• Create and manage purchase orders with accurate pricing and specs.
• Monitor inventory and coordinate with production to meet schedules.
• Follow up on outstanding orders and resolve delays.
• Coordinate procurement of subcontracted services and ensure quality.
• Maintain supplier and inventory data in the ERP system.
• Collaborate with departments to address changing priorities.

Skills

Negotiation

Attention to detail

Communication

Analytical thinking

Multi-tasking

Education

Procurement/Supply Chain degree

Tools

Excel

ERP systems

Job description

Reporting to the supervisor of logistics, purchasing, and customer service, the Buyer is responsible to maintain inventories in such capacity as to allow the organization to reach the productivity, manufacturing schedule, financial, and customer satisfaction goals. The owner will be responsible to source required supplies, place and follow up on purchase orders, communicate with all departments regarding all details related to purchased products, delivery schedule, inventory levels and all procurement department impact on manufacturing, financials & customers.

**This is a temporary 3 month contract with possibility to extend based on business needs.

Administration of Suppliers

• Source, evaluate, and maintain supplier relationships to ensure competitive pricing, quality, and reliable delivery.
• Request and analyze quotations, negotiate purchasing terms, and identify cost-saving opportunities.
• Create, issue, and manage purchase orders, ensuring accuracy of pricing, specifications, and delivery schedules.
• Monitor outstanding orders, follow up with suppliers, and resolve delivery delays, shortages, and discrepancies
• Coordinate purchasing activities with production schedules to ensure timely availability of materials, components, and subcontracted services
• Monitor inventory levels to minimize shortages, excess stock, and production disruptions.
• Ensure suppliers meet company and customer quality requirements, including maintaining required certifications and documentation
• Coordinate the procurement and follow-up of subcontracted manufacturing services, ensuring compliance with quality requirements and production deadlines.
• Collaborate with Production, Quality, and other departments to address purchasing needs and changing priorities.
• Maintain accurate purchasing, supplier, and inventory information in the ERP system.
• Monitor supplier performance and contribute to continuous improvement and cost-reduction initiatives.

Qualification Requirements

• 2–3 years of purchasing experience, preferably in a manufacturing environment.
• Education in procurement, supply chain management, business administration, or a related field is an asset.
• Experience with estimating, cost analysis, or manufacturing quotations is an asset.
• Knowledge of inventory management, supply chain processes, and transportation logistics.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office, particularly Excel; experience with ERP systems is an asset.
• Strong organizational, negotiation, communication, and follow-up skills.
• Excellent attention to detail with strong analytical and problem-solving abilities.
• Ability to work independently, manage multiple priorities, and adapt to changing production requirements.
• Strong sense of urgency & attention to detail

* The duties, responsibilities and qualification described in this document are not a comprehensive list. Additional tasks may be assigned to the employee from time to time; or may change as required by business demands.

Day shift, Monday to Friday
40 hours per week