Purchasing Agent

ROCKWOOL North America; Milton; On-site; CAD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

Join ROCKWOOL North America as a Purchasing Agent in Milton, ON, where you will manage purchasing of materials and maintain supplier relationships. The ideal candidate has 3-5 years of experience and post-secondary education. Beyond competitive salary, you will enjoy comprehensive benefits, including health, dental, and generous PTO. Embrace the opportunity to contribute to sustainability through innovative stone wool solutions.

Benefits

Competitive salary

Comprehensive benefits including Health, Dental, Vision

Generous Paid Time Off (PTO) and Holidays

Retirement Pension Matching Program

Life and Disability Insurance

Educational Assistance

Top-up plans for maternity and paternity leave

Fitness Reimbursement

Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

Qualifications

• 3-5 years of industrial purchasing experience.
• Good communication and problem-solving skills.
• Hands-on experience with SAP or any ERP system.

Responsibilities

• Manage inventory levels of assigned materials.
• Support supplier performance measurement.
• Investigate and resolve supply issues.

Skills

Communication

Problem Solving

Planning

Organizing

Education

Post-secondary education

Tools

SAP

MS Office

Advanced Excel

Job description

We are seeking a talented and experienced Purchasing Agent at Milton, ON to join our Purchasing Team.

Ready to help build a better future for generations to come?

In an ever-changing, fast-paced world, we owe it to ourselves and our future generations to live life responsibly. At ROCKWOOL, we work relentlessly to enrich modern living through our innovative stone wool solutions.

Join us and make a difference!

The Purchasing Agent will report to the Purchasing Manager and will support and execute the day-to-day purchasing of direct materials and direct production materials required for their designated factory.

What you will be doing:

• Manage inventory levels of assigned materials and ensure MRP planning parameters are accurately maintained.
• Support supplier performance measurement while maintaining and developing supplier relationships at all levels.
• Investigate and resolve supply issues using tactical and strategic approaches, expediting urgent needs, and implementing contingency plans.
• Process purchasing documentation and maintain a clean, organized ERP system while monitoring order and transport status.

What you bring:

• 3-5 years of industrial purchasing experience.
• Post-secondary education.
• Computer literacy (MS Office, Word, Excel, PowerPoint). Advanced Excel skills.
• Hands-on experience with SAP or any ERP system for material purchases and reporting.
• Good communication and problem-solving skills.
• Strong planning and organizing skills with knowledge of purchasing principles.

What we offer:

At ROCKWOOL, our culture is built on teamwork, respect, and support. We offer a competitive salary, rewarding career, and a comprehensive benefits package, including but not limited to:

• Competitive salary
• Comprehensive benefits including Health, Dental, Vision, and more
• Generous Paid Time Off (PTO) and Holidays
• Retirement Pension Matching Program
• Life and Disability Insurance
• Educational Assistance
• Top-up plans for maternity and paternity leave
• Fitness Reimbursement
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

Who we are:

We are the world leader in stone wool solutions, founded in 1937 in Denmark. We transform volcanic rock into safe, sustainable products that help communities thrive. With over 12,000 employees across 40+ countries and 51 manufacturing facilities, our purpose is to release the natural power of stone to enrich modern living.

Sustainability is central to our strategy. ROCKWOOL is committed to the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs), actively contributing to 11 SDGs, including SDG 14, Life Below Water. Through partnerships like the One Ocean Foundation and sponsorships such as the Denmark SailGP team, we aim to raise awareness and accelerate solutions to ocean health challenges.

Diversity and Inclusion:

We value all our employees and are committed to creating an inclusive environment. Employing 79 nationalities worldwide, we promote diversity and equal opportunities, and oppose all forms of discrimination.

Our culture, known as “The ROCKWOOL Way,” is based on our core values of ambition, responsibility, integrity, and efficiency. We pride ourselves on fostering a friendly, respectful team environment.

ROCKWOOL is an Equal Opportunity Employer, evaluating candidates without regard to race, color, religion, gender, age, marital status, disability, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity, or any other protected characteristic.