At a Glance
- Tasks: Source and purchase steel products while managing supplier relationships and coordinating material planning.
- Company: Join a stable manufacturing organization with a strong team culture in Cambridge.
- Benefits: Enjoy profit sharing, RRSP matching, education assistance, and a Christmas bonus.
- Other info: Experience in a supportive team with excellent career development opportunities.
- Why this job: Make an impact in procurement while working in a dynamic manufacturing environment.
- Qualifications: 3+ years in purchasing, preferably with steel products; strong negotiation and ERP skills.
The predicted salary is between 62100 - 75900 $ per year.
Ellos HR Solutions is recruiting an experienced Procurement Specialist / Buyer for a well-established manufacturing organization in Cambridge. We are looking for someone with a strong background in steel purchasing, procurement, material planning and scheduling. For this opportunity, automotive experience is NOT required, and candidates from steel manufacturing, steel processing, metal fabrication, steel distribution and other industrial manufacturing environments are encouraged to apply.
The ideal candidate will have hands-on experience purchasing steel products and materials, combined with an understanding of production scheduling, material availability and supplier coordination. Experience purchasing cold rolled steel, steel coils or sheets is certainly an asset, but is no longer a mandatory requirement.
- Source and purchase steel products, raw materials and other manufacturing supplies from Canadian and U.S. suppliers
- Negotiate pricing, commercial terms, payment conditions, lead times and delivery schedules
- Manage supplier relationships and identify opportunities for cost reduction and improved purchasing efficiency
- Coordinate material planning, purchasing schedules and supplier deliveries to support production requirements
- Work closely with Production, Operations and other departments to align material availability with manufacturing schedules
- Monitor inventory levels, purchase orders, material releases and incoming deliveries to prevent production disruptions
- Support purchasing activities involving MRO materials, specialized tooling and other manufacturing requirements
- Assist with production scheduling, material requirements planning and procurement coordination
- Manage purchasing activities through the ERP system, with Plex experience considered an asset
- Support supplier development, long term agreements and continuous improvement initiatives
What We’re Looking For
- 3+ years of professional purchasing, procurement or buyer experience
- Experience purchasing steel products or raw steel materials, ideally within steel manufacturing, processing, distribution or industrial manufacturing
- Experience or a solid understanding of production scheduling, material planning and supplier delivery coordination
- Strong understanding of supplier negotiations, pricing, lead times, inventory management and material availability
- Experience working within a manufacturing or industrial environment
- Experience purchasing cold rolled steel, steel coils or sheets is an asset, but not mandatory
- Experience purchasing MRO materials and tooling is considered an asset
- Automotive experience is welcome, but NOT required
- Post secondary education in Supply Chain, Business or a related field is preferred
- SCMP or similar supply chain designation is an asset
- Strong ERP and Microsoft Excel skills
What’s In It for You
- Annual profit sharing plus an additional one week of wages as a Christmas bonus
- RRSP with 100% company match up to 4%
- Education assistance, professional training and internal career development
- Extremely stable manufacturing environment with an average employee tenure of approximately 22 years
- Company provided PPE and workwear
- Employee events and a strong, long standing team culture
Buyer in Cambridge employer: Ellos HR Solutions
Ellos HR Solutions offers an exceptional work environment for the IT & ERP Manager role at a well-established food manufacturing company in North York. With a strong focus on employee growth, comprehensive benefits including fully paid health coverage and RRSP matching, and a collaborative culture that encourages hands-on involvement across various departments, this position provides a unique opportunity to make a significant impact while working closely with diverse teams. The company's commitment to technology and innovation ensures that employees are equipped with the tools and support needed for success in their roles.
