Purchase Specialist

Modern Technical Staffing Inc.; Golden Horseshoe; On-site; CAD 50,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company specializing in custom millwork seeks an Associate for Purchasing and Supply Chain. This role involves procuring materials, negotiating with suppliers, and managing vendor relationships to ensure quality and efficiency in production. Ideal candidates will have 3-5 years of experience, strong negotiation skills, and a degree in supply chain management or business administration.

Qualifications

• 3-5 years of purchasing experience in millwork or interior design.
• Strong negotiation skills and effective communicator.

Responsibilities

• Responsible for procuring materials and supplies for millwork production.
• Negotiate contracts and terms with suppliers for favorable prices.

Skills

Negotiation

Communication

Education

Degree in Supply Chain Management

Diploma in Business Administration

Tools

ERP Systems

Innergy

Job description

Direct message the job poster from Modern Technical Staffing Inc.

Client is a custom millwork and manufacturing firm specializing in commercial projects that has been operating in the Toronto area for over 20 years. We are AWMAC and LEED Certified and produce millwork in over 1600 construction projects internationally, 1000 of which in the greater Toronto area alone. A family business that passes on the tradition of striving for perfection, taking pride in our work, reaching above and beyond what is expected, and maintaining the high standard of craftsmanship that has set us from its competitors.

Create a variety of high-end custom millwork, casework, architectural woodwork, surface cladding and themed spaces for restaurants, hotels, casinos, entertainment facilities, condominiums, malls and many other public spaces.

RESPONSIBILITIES :

• Responsible for procuring materials and supplies needed for our millwork production, ensuring the best balance of quality, cost, and efficiency.
• Professional with strong negotiating skills, industry experience, and the ability to foster positive relationships with vendors and suppliers.
• Solid understanding of the millwork industry and demonstrate a proven track record of successful purchasing strategies.
• Develop, implement, and maintain purchasing strategies to ensure a steady supply of materials while optimizing cost-efficiency.
• Negotiate contracts and terms with suppliers to ensure favorable prices, timely deliveries, and quality standards.
• Work closely with production and project management teams to understand material needs and sourcing requirements.
• Manage vendor relationships to foster trust and encourage long-term partnerships.
• Oversee inventory management to maintain an optimal balance of stock, coordinating with the warehouse team to track incoming materials.
• Conduct regular analysis of procurement metrics, cost savings, and vendor performance.
• Identify and resolve potential supply chain disruptions to avoid delays in production.

QUALIFICATIONS :

• 3-5 years of purchasing experience, ideally within the millwork or interior design industry.
• Strong negotiation skills, with the ability to secure the best terms while maintaining positive supplier relationships.
• Effective communicator, both spoken and written, able to articulate needs, ideas, and solutions clearly.
• Personable, with the ability to work collaboratively within a team and maintain professional relationships with vendors and suppliers.
• Experience with ERP systems is an asset. Experience with the Innergy platform ideal.
• A degree or diploma in supply chain management, business administration, or a related field is preferred.

Seniority level

Associate

Employment type

Full-time

Job function

Purchasing and Supply Chain

Wood Product Manufacturing and Interior Design

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