Buyer

The Opportunity

A growing, manufacturing-focused organization is seeking a Buyer to support and optimize purchasing operations. This role plays a key part in ensuring a consistent and uninterrupted supply of materials while driving process improvements, supplier performance, and cost efficiencies.

You’ll work closely with internal teams and global suppliers, helping manage both day-to-day purchasing activities and longer-term initiatives tied to inventory, cost reduction, and operational performance.

What You’ll Do

• Support and execute purchasing strategies aligned with operational goals and KPIs
• Collaborate cross-functionally with Scheduling, Production, Engineering, Quality, and Customer Service teams
• Act as a key point of contact for overseas and North American suppliers
• Utilize ERP/MRP systems to manage demand planning, purchase orders, and inventory requirements
• Review planned orders and issue purchase orders accordingly
• Maintain accurate purchase order data including pricing, quantities, and delivery timelines
• Monitor and resolve past due orders through daily reporting and vendor follow-up
• Support cost reduction initiatives through vendor sourcing, benchmarking, and negotiations
• Build and maintain strong supplier relationships while managing performance and risk
• Assist with vendor pricing cycles and support negotiations with overseas suppliers
• Support daily MRP processes and month-end close activities

What You Bring

• Bachelor’s degree or diploma in Supply Chain Management
• Professional certifications (CSCL or APICS) are an asset
• Minimum 5 years of experience in purchasing and supply chain management
• Experience with overseas sourcing and inventory control preferred
• Exposure to a manufacturing environment (high mix, low volume)
• Fluency in Mandarin is required
• Strong understanding of ERP/MRP systems
• Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment
• Strong relationship-building and communication skills
• High level of organization, analytical thinking, and problem-solving ability
• Understanding of foreign exchange impacts on purchasing decisions
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office and ERP systems
• Experience with ROP, forecasting, and lean methodologies is a plus
• Knowledge of welding, machining, or fabrication is an asset

Work Environment

• Manufacturing setting with exposure to noise, temperature variation, and active production environments
• Regular interaction with production and operations teams
• Occasional lifting of materials up to 25 lbs
• Periodic travel to suppliers or other locations may be required