Bring mechanical and electronic parts expertise to a hybrid Buyer contract in Kitchener, supporting purchasing with manufacturing and engineering teams.

This Buyer coordinates inventory acquisition through cost analysis, volume planning, supplier relationships, and purchase order management. The one-year contract may be extended and requires legal authorization to work in the United States without sponsorship. You will use ERP systems, preferably SAP or Epicor, and Excel tools including VLOOKUP and pivot tables. The position supports material readiness, production schedules, and supply chain operations through defined procedures and sound judgment.

Key Responsibilities:

• Coordinate purchasing activities with manufacturing and engineering departments
• Perform commodity cost analysis and volume planning
• Manage purchase orders,
  
  
  
  tracking, follow-up, and invoice matching
• Monitor subcontract cost, schedule, and scope
• Recommend alternative sourcing and make-versus-buy analyses

Requirements:

• 35 years of buying or purchasing experience
• Hands-on mechanical and electronic parts purchasing experience
• Excel proficiency with VLOOKUP and pivot tables
• ERP experience, ideally SAP or Epicor
• Legal authorization to work without visa sponsorship

Apply your technical purchasing, Excel analysis, and supplier coordination capabilities to material readiness in Kitchener.