Junior Buyer

100603 PM-Stratford; Stratford; On-site; CAD 53,000 - 62,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive compensation

Comprehensive benefits package

Job summary

Johnson Electric in Stratford, Ontario is hiring a Buyer to manage procurement of materials, equipment, tooling and services for a manufacturing facility. You will coordinate supplier relations, negotiate pricing and contracts, and support cross-functional teams to drive operational efficiency.

Reporting to the Materials Manager, you will handle RFQs/RFPs, supplier evaluations, and ensure timely delivery while maintaining master data and BOM alignment.

Qualifications

• Experience in purchasing, procurement, sourcing, or supply chain operations within a manufacturing environment.
• College diploma or degree in related discipline.
• Strong negotiation and vendor management skills.

Responsibilities

• Manage procurement activities for materials, equipment, tooling, consumables, and services.
• Support up to $20 million in annual purchasing spend.
• Prepare and manage RFQs and RFPs, evaluate supplier proposals, and negotiate pricing and contracts.
• Source specialized products and services to support Maintenance and Quality functions.
• Create new part numbers and maintain purchasing and inventory-related master data.

Skills

Negotiation

Vendor management

Analytics

Communication

Organization

Education

College diploma or degree in Business/Supply Chain/Procurement

Tools

ERP systems

Job description

Join Our Team as a Buyer at Johnson Electric!

Location: Stratford, ON (Onsite) Vacancy Type: Existing Position Pay Range: $53,000 - $62,000 CAD

As our next Buyer, you'll play a critical role in ensuring the smooth operation of our manufacturing facility by coordinating the procurement of raw materials, equipment, production consumables, services, and supplies. Reporting to the Materials Manager, you will manage supplier relationships, negotiate pricing and contracts, support cross-functional teams, and help drive operational efficiency across the organization.

Why You'll Love Working Here

• Impactful Work: Take ownership of purchasing activities that directly support manufacturing operations and business success.
• Collaborative Environment: Partner with Engineering, Production, Maintenance, Quality, Finance, and Supply Chain teams.
• Career Growth: Gain exposure to a broad range of procurement, sourcing, and supplier management activities.
• Global Presence: Join a global organization focused on innovation, operational excellence, and continuous improvement.
• Competitive Rewards: Receive competitive compensation and a comprehensive benefits package.

What You'll Be Doing

• Manage procurement activities for materials, equipment, tooling, consumables, and services required by the business.
• Support up to $20 million in annual purchasing spend.
• Ensure purchasing requests comply with established purchasing procedures, approvals, and authorization requirements.
• Work closely with Maintenance to source parts, services, repairs, and one-time purchases.
• Prepare and manage RFQs and RFPs, evaluate supplier proposals, and negotiate pricing and contracts.
• Source specialized products and services to support Maintenance and Quality functions.
• Evaluate products and suppliers based on quality, pricing, service, and market conditions.
• Create and approve purchase orders while ensuring timely delivery of goods and services.
• Determine sourcing strategies including direct purchasing and competitive bidding.
• Support Accounting, Engineering, and Production teams with purchasing and supplier-related information.
• Resolve supplier quality issues and coordinate corrective actions with internal stakeholders and vendors.
• Review and approve invoices as required.
• Support system access and user setup activities in accordance with corporate procedures.
• Review and process product and manufacturing changes to ensure BOMs, work orders, rates, and system data are accurately maintained.
• Create new part numbers and maintain purchasing and inventory-related master data.
• Partner with other divisions to standardize products and consolidate suppliers where appropriate.
• Ensure compliance with Quality, Environmental, Health, and Safety Management Systems.
• Perform other related duties as assigned.

What We're Looking For

• College diploma or degree in Business, Supply Chain Management, Procurement, or a related discipline.
• Experience in purchasing, procurement, sourcing, or supply chain operations within a manufacturing environment.
• Strong negotiation and vendor management skills.
• Mechanical aptitude and the ability to understand technical purchasing requirements.
• Demonstrated ability to coordinate multiple purchasing activities and priorities simultaneously.
• Excellent communication, interpersonal, and organizational skills.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office applications.
• Experience utilizing ERP systems.
• Bonus Points: If You Have Experience in automotive manufacturing or industrial manufacturing environments.
• Knowledge of inventory management and materials planning processes.
• Experience managing RFQs, contract negotiations, and supplier performance.
• Familiarity with ERP systems used in manufacturing environments.
• Knowledge of CMS systems.
• Experience participating in continuous improvement and supplier consolidation initiatives.

What We Offer

• Johnson Electric offers competitive pay and benefits, along with a culture driven by our values and designed to ensure that our most important asset, our people, can flourish.
• Johnson Electric welcomes and encourages applications from people with disabilities. Accommodations are available upon request for candidates participating in any stage of the selection process.

In accordance with the Ontario Human Rights Code and the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act, Johnson Electric is an equal opportunity employer committed to providing an inclusive and barrier-free recruitment and selection process.

Applicants should advise Human Resources if they require accommodation during the recruitment process.

Please Note Johnson Electric may use Artificial Intelligence tools as part of our recruitment process.

Come Join Our Global, Inclusive & Diverse Team

Our purpose is to improve the quality of life of everyone we touch through our innovative motion systems. We are a truly global team bound together by our shared values.

Our culture is built on the diversity, knowledge, skills, creativity, and talents that each employee brings to the company. Our people are our company's most valuable asset.

We are committed to providing an inclusive, diverse, and equitable workplace where employees of different backgrounds feel valued and respected, regardless of age, gender, ethnicity, religion, or background.

We are committed to inspiring our employees to grow, act with ownership, and find fulfillment and meaning in the work they do.

Come join our global, inclusive & diverse team Our purpose is to improve the quality of life of everyone we touch through our innovative motion systems.

We are a truly global team bound together by our shared values. Our culture is built on the diversity, knowledge, skills, creativity, and talents that each employee brings to the company.

Our people are our company’s most valuable asset. We are committed to providing an inclusive, diverse and equitable workplace where employees of different backgrounds feel valued and respected, regardless of their age, gender, race, ethnicity or religious background. We are committed to inspiring our employees to grow, act with ownership and find fulfilment and meaning in the work they do.

About Johnson Electric Group

The Johnson Electric Group is a global leader in electric motors, actuators, motion subsystems and related electro-mechanical components. It serves a broad range of industries including Automotive, Smart Metering, Medical Devices, Business Equipment, Home Automation, Ventilation, White Goods, Power Tools, Lawn & Garden Equipment, Warehouse Automation, Liquid Cooling and Robotic joints. The Group is headquartered in Hong Kong and employs over 30,000 individuals in over 20 countries worldwide. Johnson Electric Holdings Limited is listed on The Stock Exchange of Hong Kong Limited (Stock Code: 179). For more information, visit johnsonelectric.com.

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