Senior Buyer - Guelph, ON

Wurth Canada; Guelph; Hybrid; CAD 75,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Group benefits program

3 weeks paid vacation

5 paid sick days

A corporate recognition platform

Continuous professional development

Job summary

Wurth Canada in Guelph is seeking a Senior Buyer who will support supplier negotiations and contracts while managing inventory effectively. The ideal candidate will have over 3 years of procurement experience and strong analytical skills to evaluate supplier performance.

This role promotes a hybrid work model with a focus on professional development, offering competitive compensation and a supportive corporate culture. Benefits include a pension plan, health coverage, and 3 weeks of paid vacation.

Qualifications

• 3+ years of experience in procurement or supply chain management.
• Proven ability to negotiate supplier contracts and manage relationships.
• Strong analytical skills to monitor supplier performance and KPIs.

Responsibilities

• Support supplier negotiations and contracts for product launches.
• Continuously monitor supplier performance metrics.
• Manage the supplier evaluation process and maintain performance records.

Skills

Supplier negotiations

Inventory management

Analytical skills

Cross-functional collaboration

Vendor management

Education

Bachelor's degree in Business, Supply Chain Management, or related field

Tools

ERP software

Excel

Job description

Location: Guelph, Ontario

Würth Canada is a high‑performance organization built on humanistic values such as achievement, trust, respect, integrity, accountability, and affiliation.

We promote a strong culture of authenticity that encourages crucial conversations and boldness. If you are looking for the opportunity to make a real impact, be part of a growing organization and grow personally and professionally, you have a future at Wurth!

We are looking for a Senior Buyer with prior experience purchasing industrial distribution products.

Benefits

• A culture of empowerment and trust that focuses on professional development and coaching from a supportive management team.
• Monday to Friday work with work/life balance integration and flexibility within the role.
• Competitive compensation: $75,000 – $90,000 plus 5% bonus.
• Group benefits program (health, dental, life, EAP, etc.) and pension plan.
• 3 weeks paid vacation and 5 paid sick days, with company‑wide vacation time at year‑end.
• A solid onboarding plan with a 6‑month mentoring program.
• A corporate recognition platform providing appreciation and monetary rewards.
• Open‑door environment fostering collaboration at all levels.
• Continued professional development within a privately owned global company.
• Hybrid work model: On site Tuesdays and Thursdays in Guelph.

Reporting to the Purchasing Manager

New Product Introduction

• Support supplier negotiations and contracts for product launches.
• Ensure contracts reflect launch volume forecasts, ramp‑up plans, and potential scale‑up needs.
• Participate in new product development meetings to align procurement timelines with product development milestones.
• Monitor supplier deliverables and proactively raise potential delays.
• Oversee supplier and/or supply management for at least six months, or until supply stability is achieved, before transitioning responsibility to the buyer.
• Monitor weekly forecasts to capture and address deviations between actual and forecasted demand.

Supplier Evaluation

• Continuously monitor supplier performance metrics such as on‑time delivery, quality, lead time adherence, and order accuracy.
• Document issues and drive continuous improvement efforts.
• Manage the supplier evaluation process, including monthly review meetings.
• Maintain detailed records of supplier performance, feedback, and actions taken.
• Evaluate potential risks associated with supplier performance, including financial instability, labor strikes, or geopolitical issues.

Inventory & KPI Management

• Review item settings regularly to improve replenishment efficiency and implement updates to safety stock, vendor price files, lead times, and item coverage.
• Monitor and manage inventory levels to maintain daily service levels exceeding 98% with a minimum of four inventory turns per year.
• Support vendor change management to control cost increases and improve cost efficiency across total spend.
• Maintain regular stock replenishment schedules for assigned vendors (domestic and international) for all warehouses, including weekly transfer orders.
• Address stock outs promptly to minimize sales impact.
• Attend sales meetings to support the sales force and promote awareness of the purchasing role.
• Ensure country‑of‑origin information for all suppliers is reviewed and updated annually.

Vendor Management

• Develop and maintain strong, collaborative relationships with key vendors to foster trust, transparency, and growth.
• Identify alternative suppliers or dual sourcing opportunities to mitigate risk.
• Negotiate cost improvements and value‑added services based on performance and market benchmarks.
• Collaborate with the Purchasing Manager to review and renew contracts as needed, aligning with changing business needs.
• Investigate and resolve vendor‑related issues such as delays, quality defects, or communication gaps.
• Conduct cost increase analyses and communicate findings to the Product Manager and Purchasing Manager, including implementation recommendations.

Organizational Engagement

• Collaborate cross‑functionally and model a high‑performance culture.
• Engage with sales teams to understand field and customer needs.

Würth Canada is an equal employment opportunity employer and encourages a diverse workforce. All applicants will be considered without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, family status, national origin, or disability status. If accommodation is required during any point of the recruitment process, please contact a member of the HR team.

We encourage you to apply even if you do not meet all requirements. A strong cultural fit is necessary. We value career development and growth and provide the necessary training to succeed in the industry.