MRO & Material Buyer

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

Benefits offered by this job

Benefits and pension

Employee Assistance Program

Signing bonus

Job summary

Omega Tool Corp is seeking a MRO & Material Buyer to procure production materials, MRO supplies, equipment, and services for Canadian manufacturing operations. The role collaborates with department managers to ensure material availability while balancing cost, quality, and delivery, and may provide cross-functional logistics backup.

In addition to handling supplier quotations, pricing negotiations, and lead times, you will support inventory monitoring, supplier performance reviews, and

Qualifications

• Proficient with computers and various applications (MS Office, ERP).
• Good oral and written communication to identify issues and coordinate with stakeholders.
• Ability to supervise and manage others’ work.
• Capable of forecasting and solving problems.

Responsibilities

• Purchases production materials, MRO supplies, equipment, and services for Canada operations.
• Review material requirements to ensure timely ordering for production.
• Monitor inventory levels, lead times, and open orders to prevent shortages.
• Obtain and evaluate supplier quotations and negotiate terms based on cost, quality, and delivery.
• Review BOMs and pricing to identify discrepancies and cost-saving opportunities.
• Issue and maintain purchase orders and expedite as needed for on-time delivery.
• Attend weekly Production Review meetings and report on availability and supplier concerns.
• Manage MRO purchasing including maintenance, facilities, tooling, safety, IT, offices, HR, and services.
• Coordinate with other departments to support purchasing requirements.
• Ensure compliance with company purchasing procedures and safety policies.
• Contribute to a healthy corporate culture through teamwork and continuous improvement.

Skills

Computers proficiency

Communication

Supplier relations

Supervision

Forecasting problem solving

Tools

ERP

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 & Material 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 & Material 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

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