Senior Commodity Buyer: Machining & Fabrication

MacLean Engineering & Marketing Co.; Barrie; Hybrid; CAD 90,000 - 135,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

3 weeks' vacation annually

Paid sick and family emergency time

Paid overtime after 40 hours worked

Free coffee!

Flexible Group benefits Package (prob.

Annual Employee Bonus

$250 annual safety shoe allowance

$200 biennial prescription safety eyeg

Employee appreciation days, raffles/dr

Job summary

MacLean Engineering & Marketing Co. is a world-renowned Ontario-based manufacturer of underground mining equipment.

It seeks a Senior Commodity Buyer to lead sourcing for machined and fabricated components, develop long-term commodity strategies, and ensure supply continuity while driving cost competitiveness and quality improvements. You will partner with Engineering and Operations to optimize manufacturability, negotiate long-term agreements, and manage supplier performance in a dynamic,

Qualifications

• 7+ years of progressive purchasing, strategic sourcing, or supply chain experience in manufacturing.
• Demonstrated experience leading strategic sourcing projects and complex negotiations.
• Experience with supplier development and contract implementation.
• Experience managing critical suppliers, constrained capacity, and high-risk commodities.
• Experience supporting new product introduction, engineering/capital projects, make-versus-buy decisions.
• Strong negotiation, contract management, and cost analysis skills

Responsibilities

• Lead sourcing initiatives for machined components, fabricated parts, weldments and related outsourced services.
• Develop multi-year commodity strategies addressing capacity, cost, quality, lead time, localization and continuity.
• Lead supplier identification, evaluation, qualification, and development activities.
• Manage supplier performance and drive continuous improvement in quality, delivery, cost and risk.
• Prepare and lead RFQs, supplier negotiations, and long-term supply agreements.
• Perform total cost analysis to support procurement decisions.
• Lead supplier audits and development plans in partnership with other functions.
• Support NPI, capital projects, and production requirements with sourcing expertise.
• Review drawings, specs, tolerances, materials, weld requirements with Engineering.
• Identify and mitigate supply chain risks through alternate sourcing strategies.
• Resolve supplier-related issues including capacity, delivery, quality and cost challenges.
• Develop strong supplier relationships and represent the company in commercial talks.
• Collaborate with internal stakeholders to resolve shortages and improve procurement processes.
• Mentor junior purchasing team members and promote procurement best practices.
• Maintain accurate purchasing and supplier records consistent with company policy.

Skills

Strategic sourcing

Supplier relationship management

Negotiation

Contract management

RFQ management

Total cost analysis

Drawing interpretation

ERP/MRP systems

MS Excel

Education

Post-secondary education in Supply Chain Management, Business Administration, Engineering Technology, Manufacturing, or related field

Tools

Microsoft Dynamics 365

ERP/MRP systems

Job description

MacLean Engineering & Marketing Co. is a world-renowned Ontario-based manufacturer of underground mining equipment.

It seeks a Senior Commodity Buyer to lead sourcing for machined and fabricated components, develop long-term commodity strategies, and ensure supply continuity while driving cost competitiveness and quality improvements. You will partner with Engineering and Operations to optimize manufacturability, negotiate long-term agreements, and manage supplier performance in a dynamic,