Purchasing Analyst

Aston Carter; Cambridge; On-site; CAD 80,590,000 - 90,922,000; Full time

Job summary

Aston Carter is seeking a Purchasing Analyst in Cambridge, ON to source products, negotiate with suppliers, resolve issues, and drive procurement improvements across the supply chain.

Key responsibilities include processing requisitions, RFQs, POs, supplier contract renewals, and cross-functional collaboration with operations. The role requires 1–4 years in purchasing and flexibility for local travel.

Qualifications

• 1–4 years of experience in purchasing or procurement with PO duties.
• Proficiency in purchase order processing and general purchasing activities.
• Working knowledge of Microsoft Office applications including Excel, Access, Word, PowerPoint and Project.
• Experience with ERP systems such as SAP, Oracle or JD Edwards.
• College or university degree in Business or Supply Chain Management.
• Strong negotiation skills for contracts and supplier agreements.
• Ability to analyze requirements and develop clear purchasing specifications.
• Solid problem-solving skills addressing manufacturing, engineering and supplier issues.
• Attention to detail and accuracy in price reconciliation and bid evaluation.
• Capability to support day shifts with occasional overtime.
• Flexibility to work in multiple locations, including Cambridge and Woodstock.
• Ability to support local travel to visit vendors when needed.

Responsibilities

• Process requisitions, RFQs, purchase orders, price reconciliations, and bids.
• Negotiate annual contract renewals for products and services.
• Collaborate with manufacturing, engineering, and suppliers to resolve issues.
• Provide support to suppliers by investigating PO discrepancies.
• Lead and support continuous improvement and cost reduction.
• Conduct periodic local travel to visit vendors and strengthen relationships.
• Purchase general and specialized equipment, materials, and services.
• Develop clear specifications for equipment and supplies.
• Invite tenders and review quotations for quality, price, delivery.
• Determine or negotiate contract terms and award supplier contracts.
• Establish logistics and delivery schedules, monitor progress, liaise with stakeholders.

Skills

Purchasing experience

PO processing

Negotiation

Requirements analysis

Problem solving

Multi-location work

Local travel

Vendor management

Attention to detail

Team collaboration

Supply chain awareness

Industry knowledge (procurement)

Education

College or university degree in Business or Supply Chain Management

Tools

Microsoft Office

Excel

Access

Word

PowerPoint

Project

SAP

Oracle

JD Edwards

Power BI

Job description

Job Description

As a Purchasing Analyst, you will play an integral role in procurement activities by sourcing products and services, negotiating with suppliers, resolving problems, managing relationships, and driving continuous improvement across purchasing and supply chain operations.

Job Title: Purchasing Analyst

As a Purchasing Analyst, you will play an integral role in procurement activities by sourcing products and services, negotiating with suppliers, resolving problems, managing relationships, and driving continuous improvement across purchasing and supply chain operations.

Responsibilities

• Process requisitions, requests for quotations, purchase orders, price reconciliations, and competitive bids in a timely and accurate manner.
• Negotiate annual contract renewals for products and services to ensure favorable pricing, terms, and service levels.
• Collaborate with manufacturing, engineering, and suppliers to identify and resolve internal and external issues related to materials, services, and deliveries.
• Provide support to suppliers by investigating and resolving purchase order discrepancies and related concerns.
• Lead and support continuous improvement initiatives and cost reduction activities within purchasing and procurement processes.
• Conduct periodic local travel to visit vendors and strengthen supplier relationships, review performance, and address operational issues.
• Purchase general and specialized equipment, materials, and business services for use within the organization or for further processing.
• Assess organizational requirements and develop clear specifications for equipment, materials, and supplies to be purchased.
• Invite tenders, consult with suppliers, and review quotations to evaluate quality, price, and delivery capabilities.
• Determine or negotiate contract terms and conditions, award supplier contracts, or recommend contract awards based on thorough analysis.
• Establish logistics and delivery schedules, monitor progress, and proactively contact internal stakeholders and suppliers to resolve delivery or quality problems.

Essential Skills

• 1–4 years of experience in purchasing or procurement, with hands‑on responsibility for purchase orders and supplier coordination.
• Proficiency in purchase order processing and general purchasing activities.
• Working knowledge of Microsoft Office applications, including Excel, Access, Word, PowerPoint, and Project.
• Experience working with ERP systems such as SAP, Oracle, or JD Edwards.
• College or university degree in Business or Supply Chain Management.
• Strong negotiation skills for contracts and supplier agreements.
• Ability to analyze requirements and develop clear purchasing specifications.
• Solid problem‑solving skills to address issues involving manufacturing, engineering, and suppliers.
• Attention to detail and accuracy in price reconciliation and bid evaluation.
• Capability to support day shifts with occasional overtime as required.
• Flexibility to work in multiple locations, including Cambridge and Woodstock.
• Ability to support local travel to visit vendors when needed.

Additional Skills & Qualifications

• Experience with SAP, specifically within purchasing functions.
• Automotive industry experience, particularly in a manufacturing environment.
• Experience supporting process improvement initiatives within purchasing or supply chain.
• Familiarity with Power BI for data analysis and reporting.
• Background in procurement, supply chain planning, and inventory management.
• Experience with data analysis and reconciliation related to purchasing and inventory.
• Ability to work effectively as a planner within a supply chain or purchasing team.

Work Environment

The role is based in an open office environment, where you will be provided with your own desk and computer. You may be required to visit the shop floor to collaborate with operations and manufacturing teams. The position supports day shifts with occasional overtime as needed, and you must be flexible to work in both Cambridge and Woodstock locations. Local travel to vendors may be required to support business needs. Appropriate workplace attire is expected to align with a professional office and manufacturing setting.

Job Type & Location

This is a Contract position based out of Cambridge, ON.

Pay And Benefits

The pay range for this position is $28.16 - $32.00/hr. Individual compensation offered for this position within this range will depend on many factors, including qualifications, skills, relevant experience, job knowledge, geographic location, internal equity, and other pertinent job‑related factors.

Workplace Type

This is a fully onsite position in Cambridge,ON.

À propos d'Aston Carter

Aston Carter fournit des solutions de talent de classe mondiale à des milliers de clients à travers le monde. Spécialisés dans la comptabilité, la finance, les ressources humaines, l’acquisition de talents, les achats, la chaine d’approvisionnement, et certaines professions administratives, nous étendons les capacités des entreprises à la pointe de l’industrie. Nous nous appuyons sur notre profonde expertise en matière de recrutement et sur notre vaste réseau pour répondre aux besoins évolutifs de nos clients et de notre communauté de talents avec agilité et excellence. Avec des bureaux aux États-Unis, au Canada, en Asie et en Europe, Aston Carter est au service d’un grand nombre d’entreprises du classement Fortune 500. Nous sommes fiers d’avoir remporté la désignation « Prix Platine » dans le cadre des prix Best of Staffing® Client et Talent décernés par ClearlyRated.

Aston Carter est un employeur souscrivant au principe de l’égalité des chances et accepte toutes les candidatures sans tenir compte de la race, du sexe, de l’âge, de la couleur, de la religion, des origines nationales, du statut d’ancien combattant, d’un handicap, de l’orientation sexuelle, de l’identité sexuelle, des renseignements génétiques ou de toute autre caractéristique protégée par la loi.

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Utilisation de l’intelligence artificielle (IA): Nous pouvons utiliser l’intelligence artificielle (IA) pour soutenir certaines étapes de notre processus d’embauche, notamment la recherche, la présélection et l’évaluation des candidatures. L’IA aide à analyser les candidatures et les qualifications, mais les décisions finales sont prises par notre équipe de recrutement. En soumettant votre candidature, vous reconnaissez et acceptez que celle-ci puisse être examinée à l’aide d’outils d’IA.

About Aston Carter

Aston Carter provides world-class corporate talent solutions to thousands of clients across the globe. Specialized in accounting, finance, human resources, talent acquisition, procurement, supply chain and select administrative professions, we extend the capabilities of industry-leading companies. We draw on our deep recruiting expertise and expansive network to meet the evolving needs of our clients and talent community with agility and excellence. With offices across the U.S., Canada, Asia Pacific and Europe, Aston Carter serves many of the Fortune 500. We are proud to be a ClearlyRated Best of Staffing® Platinum Award winner for both client and talent service.

The company is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all applications without regard to race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any characteristic protected by law.

If you would like to request a reasonable accommodation, such as the modification or adjustment of the job application process or interviewing process due to a disability, please email [e-mail] for other accommodation options.

San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance

Pursuant to the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, for all positions located in the city and county of San Francisco, we will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records.

Use of Artificial Intelligence (AI)

We may use Artificial Intelligence (AI) to support parts of our hiring process, including sourcing, screening, and evaluating candidates. AI helps assess applications and qualifications, but final decisions are made by our hiring team. By applying, you acknowledge and agree that your application may be reviewed using AI tools.