An Automotive parts manufacturer in Woodstock, ON is currently seeking a Purchasing Agent to join their team. Ideal candidate will have 2+ years of production/manufacturing industry purchasing/Procurement experience. This is a full time, permanent, and comes with a great benefit package.
Responsibilities of Purchasing Agent: Managed supplier relationships and sourcing activities for assigned commodities.
Led RFQ processes, supplier selection, cost analysis, and business award recommendations.
Negotiated pricing, service levels, and annual cost reduction initiatives through strategic sourcing and value engineering.
Developed purchasing strategies and supported cross-functional projects with Engineering and Production teams.
Conducted supplier performance reviews, site visits, and assessments to improve quality, productivity, and cost competitiveness.
Monitored project progress and reported performance metrics using continuous improvement (PDCA) methodology.




Reviewed customer specifications and technical drawings to ensure supplier compliance and product requirements.
Qualifications of Purchasing Agent: At least 2+ year of experience in supply chain coordination, purchasing at manufacturing or industrial supplier industry
Associate degree in Supply Chain Management, Business Administration, Marketing, Communication and related field preferred
No travel restriction to US facility
Experience with ERP software - MS Dynamics, SAP, AS400 etc. is a big plus
Proficient in Microsoft Office suite, especially Excel
Ability to be flexible to work effectively with a wide variety of people and to work responsibly and effectively in a multicultural environment
Ability to multi-task and perform duties time efficiently
Team-worker, Detail-oriented, Responsible, Punctual, Self-motivated

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📌 Purchasing Agent - Manufacturing Industry (33925) (Ontario)
🏢 Activ8 Recruitment & Solutions
📍 Ontario