Industrial Buyer

David Aplin Recruiting; Toronto; On-site; CAD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading recruitment agency is seeking an experienced Industrial Buyer in Toronto. This role involves sourcing suppliers, analyzing inventory, and negotiating pricing to ensure product availability across multiple warehouses. Ideal candidates will have a minimum of 5 years in industrial purchasing and a strong understanding of inventory management. The position offers competitive compensation and a collaborative work environment.

Benefits

Competitive base compensation

On-site amenities including a gym

Opportunities for career advancement

Qualifications

• Minimum 5 years of industrial purchasing experience in a manufacturing environment.
• Experience in metal fabrication or aluminum extrusion is an asset.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Source and qualify suppliers to support customer programs.
• Review MRP data and manage purchasing requirements.
• Devise demand forecasts to maintain optimal inventory levels.

Skills

Supplier management

Data analysis

Negotiation skills

Inventory management

Cross-functional collaboration

Education

Postsecondary education in Supply Chain Management or related field

Tools

MS Office (Excel)

ERP/MRP systems

MXP

Job description

To Apply for this Job

Aplin is proud to partner with a leading industrial organization to recruit an experienced Industrial Buyer. This is an exciting opportunity for a highly organized Supply Chain Professional who excels in sourcing, supplier management, inventory planning, and cross‑functional collaboration within a fast‑paced manufacturing and distribution environment.
Are you an experienced buyer who enjoys building strong supplier relationships, managing detailed purchasing programs, and ensuring product availability across multiple warehouses? Do you thrive in a data‑driven environment where accuracy, planning, and process improvement are essential? If so, this role offers an excellent opportunity to make a meaningful impact.

Key Responsibilities

• Source and qualify suppliers and products to support new and ongoing customer programs within assigned product lines.
• Develop and maintain expertise in tariffs and trade regulations to optimize sourcing decisions and support cross‑border operations.
• Collaborate closely with Product Development on new prototypes and technical drawings, ensuring clear understanding of specifications and requirements (e.g., aluminum extrusion dies, hardware drawings).
• Review MRP data, place purchase orders, and manage all aspects of requirements planning, including expediting and delaying orders when necessary.
• Oversee open purchase orders, ensuring on‑time delivery and proactively communicating variances or risks.
• Analyze and maintain MRP parameters within the MXP database.
• Complete demand forecasts and determine appropriate order quantities to maintain optimal inventory levels.
• Set up and maintain product and vendor information in the MXP database.
• Monitor inventory performance across Canadian and U.S. warehouses, identifying overstocks, shortages, and slow‑moving SKUs.
• Manage Amazon order replenishment, ensuring compliance with performance and delivery guidelines.
• Negotiate competitive pricing while maintaining high quality standards.
• Support resolution of Quality Control issues and arrange replacement orders when required.
• Identify process improvement opportunities and recommend practical solutions.

What You Bring

• Postsecondary education in Supply Chain Management, Purchasing, Materials Management, Mechanical Engineering, Business Administration, or a related field.
• Minimum 5 years of industrial purchasing experience with domestic and international suppliers in a manufacturing/distribution environment.
• Experience in metal fabrication, aluminum extrusion, or industrial hardware is considered a strong asset.
• Proficiency with MS Office (Excel) and demonstrated experience with ERP/MRP systems; familiarity with MXP is an asset.
• Strong understanding of inventory management concepts and success in building buy plans and resolving inventory issues.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills with the ability to influence and collaborate across teams.
• Strong customer service orientation paired with business acumen and effective negotiation skills.
• Proven ability to meet deadlines, manage competing priorities, and problem‑solve in a fast‑paced environment.
• High integrity, strong attention to detail, and the ability to motivate and positively influence others.

What’s Offered

• Competitive base compensation.
• Positive and collaborative work environment.
• On‑site amenities including a gourmet café and full gym.
• Opportunities to gain valuable experience and advance your career.

At Aplin — together with our brands CompuStaff and Impact Recruitment — we connect great people with great organizations across North America. We believe diverse teams build stronger companies, and we welcome applicants from all backgrounds, experiences, and perspectives. We use AI tools to assist in a fair and efficient matching process, helping our recruiters connect the right people with the right opportunities. To be considered, applicants must be legally entitled to work in Canada, including holding any required permits. Our recruitment services are always free for job seekers.