Technical Buyer (On-site)

Sherwood Electromotion Inc.; Concord; On-site; CAD 60,000 - 65,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Benefits package

Professional development

Job summary

Sherwood Electromotion Inc. is seeking a detail-oriented Technical Buyer to join our purchasing team. The role focuses on reviewing production requirements, expediting orders, and maintaining accurate ERP/MRP data to support manufacturing.

You will manage open purchase orders, communicate with suppliers, verify quantities and delivery dates, and collaborate with Accounts Payable to resolve discrepancies in a fast-paced industrial environment.

Qualifications

• Accredited four-year university degree or three-year technical diploma.
• 3-5 years' experience in a technical buyer or purchasing role within a manufacturing environment.
• Experience managing technically engineered components or assemblies.
• Ability to interpret engineering drawings and technical specifications.
• Strong administrative discipline and attention to detail.
• Experience with ERP/MRP manufacturing systems.

Responsibilities

• Procure consumables, raw materials, electromechanical components, and non-inventory items as required.
• Review open purchase orders daily and follow up with suppliers to confirm current status and delivery commitments.
• Obtain purchase order acknowledgments in a timely manner and verify accuracy of quantities, pricing, and delivery dates.
• Actively monitor supplier promise dates and follow up on any missed, revised, or at-risk delivery dates.
• Collect tracking information from suppliers for all shipped materials and ensure tracking details are entered in the ERP/MRP system.
• Update purchase order status, revised dates, tracking information, and follow-up notes in the system on a frequent and ongoing basis throughout the day.
• Ensure ERP/MRP information reflects the most current supplier commitments at all times.
• Communicate status changes or delivery risks to the Purchasing Manager and relevant team members as required.
• Maintain professional supplier communication focused on obtaining accurate and timely delivery information.
• Follow up persistently with suppliers to confirm shipment dates, revised commitments, and tracking details.
• Support resolution of delivery discrepancies and shortages in coordination with the Purchasing team.
• Collaborate with the Purchasing Manager when escalation is required.
• Utilize ERP/MRP systems to manage open orders and monitor delivery commitments.
• Ensure all purchase order data, acknowledgments, revised dates, and tracking details are accurately maintained.
• Maintain organized documentation of supplier communications and delivery updates.
• Collaborate with Accounts Payable to resolve invoice discrepancies and documentation issues.

Skills

Purchase order follow-up

ERP/MRP navigation

Supplier coordination

Attention to detail

Education

Accredited Four-Year University Degree or Three-Year Technical Diploma

Tools

ERP/MRP systems

Job description

Responsible for reviewing production requirements and, using best practices and company policies, ordering and actively managing technical materials and services to meet organisational needs. This is a highly administrative, system-driven role focused on disciplined follow-up of open purchase orders, continuous status updates, supplier communication, and ensuring accurate real-time information within the ERP/MRP system.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

Purchase Order Follow-Up & System Management

• Procure consumables, raw materials, electromechanical components, and non-inventory items as required.
• Review open purchase orders daily and follow up with suppliers to confirm current status and delivery commitments.
• Obtain purchase order acknowledgments in a timely manner and verify accuracy of quantities, pricing, and delivery dates.
• Actively monitor supplier promise dates and follow up on any missed, revised, or at-risk delivery dates.
• Collect tracking information from suppliers for all shipped materials and ensure tracking details are entered in the ERP/MRP system.
• Update purchase order status, revised dates, tracking information, and follow-up notes in the system on a frequent and ongoing basis throughout the day.
• Ensure ERP/MRP information reflects the most current supplier commitments at all times.
• Communicate status changes or delivery risks to the Purchasing Manager and relevant team members as required.

Supplier Coordination & Support

• Maintain professional supplier communication focused on obtaining accurate and timely delivery information.
• Follow up persistently with suppliers to confirm shipment dates, revised commitments, and tracking details.
• Support resolution of delivery discrepancies and shortages in coordination with the Purchasing team.
• Collaborate with the Purchasing Manager when escalation is required.

Administrative & System Discipline

• Utilize ERP/MRP systems to manage open orders and monitor delivery commitments.
• Ensure all purchase order data, acknowledgments, revised dates, and tracking details are accurately maintained.
• Maintain organized documentation of supplier communications and delivery updates.
• Collaborate with Accounts Payable to resolve invoice discrepancies and documentation issues.

QUALIFICATIONS

• Accredited Four-Year University Degree or Three-Year Technical Diploma.
• 3-5 years' experience in a Technical Buyer or purchasing role within a manufacturing environment.
• Experience managing technically engineered components or assemblies.
• Demonstrated ability to follow up on open purchase orders and maintain accurate system updates.
• Strong administrative discipline and attention to detail.
• Experience with ERP/MRP manufacturing systems.
• Ability to interpret engineering drawings and technical specifications.
• Understanding of manufacturing processes, materials, and quality standards.

Company Benefits

• Competitive salary and benefits package.
• Opportunities for professional development within a technical and innovative environment.
• Collaborative and supportive team culture.

Pay : $60000 to $65000 plus profit sharing as applicable.