Junior Buyer

Trojan Technologies; Guelph; On-site; CAD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Trojan Technologies is seeking a Junior Buyer to enhance procurement processes. In this role, you’ll negotiate contracts, manage requisitions, and drive supplier optimization initiatives, ensuring effective inventory flow while being supported by a dynamic team dedicated to making impactful contributions to water treatment solutions.

Benefits

Days of vacation

Flexible working hours

Professional onboarding and training options

Career coaching and development opportunities

Health benefits

401(k)

Qualifications

• 1–3 years of buying experience in manufacturing required.
• Proficient in MRP/ERP systems.
• Strong communication, organizational, and analytical skills needed.

Responsibilities

• Plans and manages MRP requirements based on production needs.
• Issues purchase orders and supports timely receipt of goods.
• Reviews pricing and negotiates supplier contracts.

Skills

Communication

Organizational skills

Analytical skills

Proactive management

Education

Degree or diploma in Supply Chain, Business, or related field

Tools

MRP/ERP systems

Microsoft Office

Job description

Imagine yourself…

• Doing meaningful work that makes an everyday impacton the world around you.
• Growing your expertiseand expanding your skillset with every project.
• Owning your ambitionand fueling your career growth.
• Thriving in a supportive team environmentthat inspires you to strive for excellence.
  
  
  

At Trojan Technologies, you have the power to make it possible.

Trojan Technologies, a Veralto company, plays a vital role in making the various stages of the water treatment process more effective and efficient. Our products and services have applications across municipal wastewater, drinking water, environmental contaminant treatment, and residential water treatment, along with ultra-purification of water used in food and beverage manufacturing, pharmaceutical processing and semiconductor applications.

When you join the Trojan Technologies team and the broader Veralto network, you become part of a unique culture where purpose meets possibility: where the work we do makes an everyday impact on the world’s vital water resources, and where you’ll have the power to deepen your skillset, own your ambition, and fuel your career growth.

Take a moment to watch our video: The Power to Make Things Possible

We offer:

• Days of vacation
• Flexible working hours
• Professional onboarding and training options
• Powerful team looking forward to working with you
• Career coaching and development opportunities
• Health benefits
• 401(k)
  
  
  

Reporting to the Procurement & Inventory Manager, the Junior Buyer is responsible for negotiating contracts and volume discounts with suppliers, managing requisitions and purchase orders, and supporting procurement for both internal and customer needs. Also leads supplier optimization and continuous improvement initiatives. This position is part of the Procurement Team located in Guelph, Viqua and will be onsite.

In this role, a typical day will look like:

• Plans and manages MRP requirements based on production needs
• Issues purchase orders and supports timely receipt of goods
• Reviews pricing and negotiates supplier contracts
• Evaluates supplier performance on cost and delivery
• Coordinates with Engineering on new product launches
• Maintains supplier relationships to ensure inventory flow
• Prepares reports and manages procurement projects
  
  
  

The essential requirements of the job include:

• Degree or diploma in Supply Chain, Business, or related field
• 1–3 years of buying experience in manufacturing
• Proficient in MRP/ERP systems and Microsoft Office
• Strong communication, organizational, and analytical skills
• Proactive, with ability to manage multiple priorities and complex tasks independently
  
  
  

Trojan Technologies is proud to part of the Water Quality segment of Veralto (NYSE: VLTO), a $5B global leader dedicated to ensuring access to clean water, safe food and medicine, and trusted essential goods. When you join Veralto’s vibrant global network of 16,000 associates, you join a unique culture and work environment where purpose meets possibility: where the work you do has an everyday impact on the resources and essentials we all rely on, and where you’ll have valuable opportunities to deepen your skillset, pursue your ambitions, and grow your career. Together, we’re Safeguarding the World’s Most Vital Resources—and building rewarding careers along the way.

At Veralto, we value diversity and the existence of similarities and differences, both visible and not, found in our workforce, workplace and throughout the markets we serve. Our associates, customers and shareholders contribute unique and different perspectives as a result of these diverse attributes.

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