Our client in Woodstock is looking to add a Buyer to their growing team!!

This existing vacancy reports to the Purchasing Manager and is responsible for managing supplier relationships and ensuring the reliable supply of materials and services that support production and customer delivery.

This role balances daily purchasing execution with supplier performance management, working closely with internal stakeholders to improve cost, delivery, and supply reliability.

WHAT WILL YOU DO?

Manage procurement activities for assigned commodities from demand planning through delivery

Issue purchase orders based on SAP planning signals, Kanban replenishment, requisitions, and MRO operational requirements

Monitor supplier performance and proactively address risks related to lead time, delivery, quality, and capacity

Evaluate supplier pricing, capabilities, and lead times to support sourcing and cost improvement initiatives

Work cross-functionally with engineering, production, and quality teams to resolve supply and technical issues

Expedite critical orders and coordinate recovery plans for supply disruptions

Maintain accurate MRP data including lead times, country of origin, and tariff classifications

Resolve vendor receiving discrepancies, invoice variances, and non-conforming material issues with suppliers

Support continuous improvement initiatives that improve purchasing efficiency and supplier reliability

Analyze and resolve discrepancies between SAP S4 and physical inventory quantities; recommends corrective actions to avoid similar errors in the future.

Searches Engineering records and documents to locate drawings, specifications and order information.





WHAT DO YOU BRING?

3+ years of purchasing or supply chain experience in a manufacturing environment

Post-secondary education in Supply Chain Management or a professional certification such as CSCP is an asset

Experience managing suppliers and coordinating domestic and international procurement

Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with the ability to balance cost, quality, and delivery priorities

Comfortable working in an ERP/MRP workplace; SAP experience is an asset

Strong financial acumen: budget development, cost control.

Proven communication, interpersonal and negotiation skills when working with suppliers and internal teams

Highly organized with the ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-moving environment

Proficient with Microsoft Office tools

Strong analytical skills with a focus on data-driven decision-making

Adaptable with a growth mindset and willingness to learn, grow and develop

Demonstrated ability to work independently or within a team setting.

Aptitude for critical thinking, problem-solving, and decision-making

This job posting does not form part of the employee’s contract of employment but is provided for guidance. The precise duties and responsibilities of any job may be expected to change over time.

This is an onsite position

WHAT WE PROVIDE?

Paid time off including vacation time, paid holidays, additional holidays

Five paid sick days per year

Company events including Holiday party, food trucks and more

Company sponsored Wellness program

Comprehensive benefits package including Life insurance, AD&D;, STD, LTD, Health and Dental, Vision Care

RRSP matching program

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