MRO Buyer

Omega Tool Corp.; Tecumseh; On-site; CAD 65,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Benefits + pension

Employee assistance program

Signing bonus potential

Job summary

Omega Tool Corp is seeking a dedicated MRO Buyer to support Canadian manufacturing operations with procurement of production materials, MRO supplies, equipment and services. The role collaborates with Department Managers to maintain cost, quality and delivery while adhering to ISO/IATF quality programs.

Full-time daytime position with comprehensive benefits, pension, and potential signing bonus. The incumbent will ensure material availability, supplier performance, and regulatory compliance

Qualifications

• Experience using ERP and MS Office in a manufacturing setting.
• Strong oral and written communication skills to identify issues and coordinate with teams.
• Ability to supervise and take responsibility for others' work.

Responsibilities

• Purchases production materials, components, MRO supplies, and services to support Canadian operations.
• Monitor material requirements and supplier lead times to ensure availability for scheduled production.
• Obtain quotations and negotiate pricing, delivery terms, and payment conditions.
• Review BOMs and supplier pricing for pricing discrepancies and cost-saving opportunities.
• Issue and maintain purchase orders and expeditites to ensure on-time delivery.
• Attend weekly Production Review meetings and report on material availability and supplier issues.
• Coordinate with departments to support purchasing requirements and regulatory compliance.
• Cross-train with other buyers/logistics and provide coverage during vacations or peak periods.

Skills

Computer skills

Communication

Supervision

Forecasting

Tools

ERP systems

Microsoft Office

Job description

WE ARE HIRING!

Omega Tool Corp is the global leader in the engineering and manufacturing of plastics tooling. We offer solutions for complex tooling and plastic part challenges to world-class OEM and Tier 1 clients for over 40 years. As we continue to expand our footprint, we are recruiting top talent to join our team.

Job Summary:

The MRO Buyer is responsible for purchasing production materials, MRO supplies, equipment, and services required to support our Canadian manufacturing operations. This role works closely with Department Managers to ensure materials and supplies are available when needed while maintaining competitive cost, quality, and delivery. The MRO Buyer will also provide cross-functional support and backup Logistics coverage as required. This individual will comply with provincial and federal legislation, employee handbook guidelines, health and safety policies, and ISO/IATF quality program and procedures

Job Details:

• Full-time, day shift, Monday-Friday (8:00 A.M.- 4:30P.M.)
• Total comprehensive benefit and pension package
• Employee Assistance Program
• Potential opportunity for a Signing Bonus

Qualifications:

• Proficient in computers with the ability to use various computer applications such as Microsoft Office, ERP, etc.
• Good oral and written communication skills in order to identify problem areas and demonstrated ability to manage
• supplier relations and reconcile user department needs to corporate goals required
• Ability to supervise and accept responsibility for the work of others
• Capable of forecasting and solving problems

Job Responsibilities:

• Purchases production materials, components, MRO supplies, equipment, outsourced services, and other goods and services required to support operations in Canada.
• Reviews production material requirements to ensure required materials and components are ordered to support scheduled production
• Works closely with the Material Manager to monitor inventory levels, supplier lead times, and open orders to identify potential shortages and maintain material availability
• Obtains and evaluates supplier quotations and negotiates pricing, delivery, payment terms, lead times, and commercial conditions based on cost, quality, and operational requirements
• Reviews production BOMs, supplier pricing, and applicable OEM/customer contracted pricing to identify pricing discrepancies, customer-specific requirements, cost-saving opportunities, and potential resourcing opportunities
• Issues and maintains purchase orders, confirms supplier acknowledgements, and expedites materials as required to ensure accurate pricing, quantities, delivery requirements, and ensures on-time delivery
• Attends weekly Production Review meetings and provides updates on material availability, shortages, supplier concerns, and purchasing actions
• Manages assigned MRO purchasing requirements, including maintenance, facilities, tooling, safety, quality, IT, office, HR, outsourced services, VMI, general operational supplies and annual requoting
• Works with suppliers to resolve pricing, delivery, quality, invoice, material, and performance-related concerns
• Monitors supplier performance and completes annual supplier performance reviews and scorecards, including quality, delivery, cost, and service performance
• Manages supplier compliance requirements and records, including CMRT, EMRT, CQIs, ISO/IATF certifications, corrective actions, audit support, and follow-up on outstanding, incomplete, or expired documentation
• Cross-trains with other buyers/logistics and provides coverage during vacations, absences, or increased workload
• Coordinates with Production, Manufacturing, Quality, Maintenance, Finance, Shipping & Receiving, and other departments to support purchasing requirements
• Supports compliance with company purchasing procedures, approval requirements, quality systems, safety requirements, and applicable regulatory requirements
• Positively contributes to a healthy corporate culture by building trust, teamwork, respect, accountability, and continuous improvement
• Manages supplier compliance requirements and records

Working Conditions:

• Must be able to lift heavy material (ex. up to 20 lbs.)
• Must be able to stand and or sit for extended periods of time
• Occasional overtime and travel may be required

**Wage range for this position is $65,000-$75,000