Buyer (Temporary 3 month contract)

Apex Precision Inc.; Saint-Lazare; On-site; CAD 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

Apex Precision Inc. in Canada is seeking a Buyer to manage supplier relationships, source materials, issue and track purchase orders, and communicate procurement details across departments.

The role supports production scheduling, inventory control, and delivery timelines, with a 3-month contract that may extend based on business needs. Day shift, 40 hours per week.

Qualifications

• 2–3 years purchasing experience, preferably in manufacturing.
• Education in procurement, supply chain management, business administration, or 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.
• Excel proficiency; ERP experience is an asset.
• Strong organizational, negotiation, communication, and follow-up skills.
• Ability to work independently, manage multiple priorities, and adapt to changing production requirements.
• Strong sense of urgency and attention to detail.

Responsibilities

• Source, evaluate, and maintain supplier relationships to ensure pricing, quality, and reliable delivery.
• Create, issue, and manage purchase orders with accurate pricing and delivery schedules.
• Monitor outstanding orders and follow up with suppliers to resolve delays.
• Coordinate purchasing with production schedules for timely material availability.
• Monitor inventory levels to minimize shortages and excess stock.
• Ensure suppliers meet company quality requirements and maintain certifications.
• Coordinate procurement of subcontracted manufacturing services.
• Collaborate with Production, Quality, and other departments on needs and priorities.
• Maintain accurate purchasing, supplier, and inventory data in the ERP system.
• Monitor supplier performance and contribute to cost-reduction initiatives.

Skills

Negotiation

Excel

ERP systems

Inventory management

Communication

Organization

Problem solving

Independence

Multitasking

Attention to detail

Education

Procurement / Supply chain education

Tools

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