The Buyer is responsible for sourcing, negotiating, and purchasing materials, components, and services needed to support business operations while balancing cost, quality, delivery, and risk. This role works closely with suppliers and internal stakeholders (engineering, production, finance, and logistics) to ensure continuity of supply, optimize inventory levels, and support operational and financial objectives.
This is a full-time permanent position, onsite in Guelph, ON.
Who We Are For 40 years, Connect Tech has built a solid reputation providing high-performance computing solutions for some of the world’s most influential companies. As an NVIDIA Elite Partner, Connect Tech’s products are used in state-of-the-art technology on land, sea, sky, and space. With leading-edge design and manufacturing services backed by stellar technical support, our commitment to excellence in design and customer satisfaction is the driving force behind our success.
What We Offer: Competitive salaries: $50,000- $70,000 annual based on experience
An attractive profit-sharing program
Comprehensive benefits package
Opportunity to work within a high-tech, leading-edge technology field with products that appear in some really cool applications! (Robots, Drones, Artificial Intelligence, Vision Systems)
3 weeks’ vacation per year with no waiting period
Paid sick days
A “Dream Fund” (gym memberships, personal interest classes, etc.)
A energetic, energetic and growing company with a friendly community atmosphere
A collaborative and supportive workplace that values the contributions and ideas of our staff, and are proud of our extremely low turnover rate throughout our 40-year history
Employees who have outstanding passion for their work and who are always looking for ways to propel Connect Tech to the next level
Key Responsibilities: Sourcing and purchasing BOM components




Establish and maintain key vendor partner relationships
Provide product requirement guidance to our Sales teams
Review, analyze, qualify or reject purchase orders for all product lines
Work with partners and Sales teams to make necessary changes to purchase orders for all product lines and ensure fulfilment in a timely manner
Continually update the status of aging purchase orders and follow-up with partners for information on scheduled shipments
Negotiate pricing for the company to achieve the best pricing discount to purchase parts and products from distributors and manufacturers to fill customer orders
Oversee and coordinate flow of information from our partners to the company
Required Skills & Qualifications: Bachelor’s degree/College diploma or equivalent experience
In-depth knowledge and understanding of purchasing processes
Experience in technical/electronic components purchasing a
MUST
Experience in purchasing BOM components for manufacturing
is required
3+ years of experience with a computerized ERP system, Microsoft Word, Excel and email applications or equivalent
Excellent English language and communication skills
Efficient computer navigation skills, including speed and accuracy of data entry
Exceptional attention to detail
Ability to communicate effectively with customers, coworkers, management and executives
Demonstrated skill in prioritizing multiple responsibilities, tasks and projects simultaneously including ability to shift priorities and see tasks through to completion in a short period of time
Connect Tech is committed to providing barrier-free and accessible employment practice in compliance with the Accessibilities for Ontarians with Disabilities Act (A.O.D.A.). In compliance with the A.O.D.A., Connect Tech will make necessary accommodations for applicants with disabilities to support participation in the recruitment process. Please contact Human Resources if you require assistance.

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