Senior Buyer

• Source and procure raw materials and services such as aluminum billets, resins, additives, packaging materials, dies, tooling, machining and maintenance supplies
• Develop and execute strategic sourcing initiatives to reduce costs and improve supplier performance
• Negotiate pricing, contracts, delivery schedules, payment terms, and service agreements with vendors
• Maintain supplier agreements and ensure compliance with company purchasing policies
• Ensures that all assigned purchasing orders are processed on time to ensure customer delivery
• Provides expediting information to production and maintains information in the system
• Maintains current information regarding receiving and expediting on Purchase order
• Responsible for returns to vendors and ensure that we receive credits or replacements
• Purchases all service to office and production floor supplies as needed
• Resolves vendor acknowledgements and invoices against Purchase order price discrepancies
• Reviews and recommends stocking levels (min/max) of inventory
• Perform supplier evaluations on a yearly basis to ensure supplier remains competent to meet company's objectives
• Analyze purchasing trends, market conditions, and commodity pricing
• Identify cost-saving opportunities through alternate sourcing, process improvements, and value engineering
• Prepare and maintain procurement reports, KPIs, and spend analyses
• Support budgeting and forecasting activities
• Work closely with engineering, quality assurance, maintenance, and production departments
• Participate in new product launches and supplier selection activities
• Assist with continuous improvement projects and ERP system enhancements
• All duties assigned

• 5-10+ years of purchasing or procurement experience in manufacturing
• Experience in extrusion, metals, plastics, automotive, or industrial manufacturing preferred
• Strong negotiation and contract management skills
• Knowledge of ERP/MRP systems (SAP, Oracle, Epicor, Plex, or similar)
• Strong understanding of inventory management and supply chain principles
• Experience purchasing aluminum, resins, industrial chemicals, tooling, or engineered components
• Knowledge of ISO quality standards and manufacturing processes
• APICS, CPM, or CPSM certification is considered an asset
• Ability to work in a fast-paced manufacturing environment with shifting priorities
• Excellent communication, organizational, and problem-solving skills

APICS, CPM, or CPSM certification is considered an asset

• Mileage reimbursement
• Tuition reimbursement
• Vision care
• Dental care
• Life insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Disability insurance
• RRSP match
• Casual dress
• Extended health care
• Company events
• Flexible schedule