Purchasing Analyst

Aston Carter; Cambridge; On-site; CAD 39,000 - 44,000; Full time

Job summary

Aston Carter is seeking a Purchasing Analyst in Cambridge, ON to support procurement activities, source products, and negotiate with suppliers. You will manage requisitions, quotations, and orders while driving continuous improvement across purchasing and supply chain operations.

The role involves collaboration with manufacturing and engineering teams, data analysis with ERP systems, and occasional local travel to vendors. On-site, contract position based in Cambridge and Woodstock locations.

Qualifications

• 14 years of experience in purchasing or procurement.
• Proficiency in purchase order processing and general purchasing activities.
• MS Office suite proficiency (Excel, Access, Word, PowerPoint, 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.
• Flexibility to work in Cambridge and Woodstock locations; day shifts with some overtime.
• Ability to travel locally to visit vendors when needed.

Responsibilities

• Process requisitions, RFQs, purchase orders, price reconciliations, and bids promptly and accurately.
• Negotiate annual contract renewals to secure favorable pricing, terms, and service levels.
• Collaborate with manufacturing, engineering, and suppliers to resolve issues related to materials, services, and deliveries.
• Support suppliers by investigating and resolving PO discrepancies.
• Lead and support continuous improvement and cost-reduction initiatives in purchasing processes.
• Travel locally to visit vendors, review performance, and address operational issues.
• Purchase general and specialized equipment, materials, and services for use within the organization.
• Develop clear specifications for equipment, materials, and supplies to be purchased.
• Invite tenders, consult with suppliers, and review quotations to evaluate quality, price, delivery capabilities.
• Determine or negotiate contract terms and award supplier contracts based on thorough analysis.
• Establish logistics and delivery schedules, monitor progress, and coordinate with stakeholders to resolve delivery or quality problems.

Skills

Purchasing experience

PO processing

MS Office

ERP systems

Negotiation

Spec development

Problem solving

Detail oriented

Travel readiness

Multi-location work

Education

College/University degree in Business or Supply Chain Management

Tools

SAP

Oracle

JD Edwards

Power BI

Job description

Job Title

Purchasing Analyst

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.

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

• 14 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.


• Experience 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.