Buyer

Job Title: Buyer Type: Permanent Full-Time Location: Aylmer, ON Work Schedule: Monday to Friday | 8:30 AM – 5:00 PM | 5-Days On-Site Kelly Services is currently hiring a Buyer for our client, a growing North American company specializing in engineered packaging solutions. About The Role The Buyer will be responsible for managing the purchasing process from start to finish, ensuring materials and services are sourced at the right quality, price, and timing to support production requirements. Key Responsibilities Research, source, and purchase materials and products. Create and manage purchase orders from start to finish. Build and maintain strong supplier relationships. Negotiate pricing, terms, and delivery requirements. Monitor inventory levels and production requirements. Coordinate transportation and track orders to ensure on-time delivery. Follow up with suppliers regarding quality, pricing, and delivery issues. Analyze market trends and identify cost-saving opportunities. Work closely with inventory, production, management, and project teams. Support purchasing process improvements and provide estimating support as required. What We're Looking For Minimum 3 years of purchasing/buying experience specifically within a manufacturing environment. Experience purchasing materials, components, or products required for manufacturing/production. Must be able to read and interpret blueprints. College/university diploma or degree in a related field. Experience negotiating pricing and supplier terms. Strong communication, negotiation, analytical, and organizational skills. Ability to manage multiple priorities and work independently. Proficient with Microsoft Office and purchasing software. Strong attention to detail and follow-up skills. Compensation & Perks $70,000–$80,000 annual salary Employer-paid health, dental, and vision benefits Life insurance RRSP matching program $135/year safety boot program Employee tuition reimbursement program On-site parking Workplace events Growing company with opportunities for advancement Why Kelly®? As a worker today, it’s up to you to take charge of your career and look for opportunities to learn, grow and achieve your potential. Helping you find what’s next is what we’re all about. We know what’s going on in the evolving world of work—just ask the nearly 500,000 people we employ each year. Connecting with us means getting the support, guidance and opportunities needed to take your career where you may have never imagined. About Kelly® At Kelly, we’re always thinking about what’s next and advising job seekers on new ways of working to reach their full potential. In fact, we’re a leading advocate for temporary/non-traditional workstyles, because we believe they allow flexibility and tremendous growth opportunities that enable a better way to work and live. Connecting great people with great companies is what we do best and our employment opportunities span a wide variety of workstyles, skill levels and industries around the world. Kelly is an equal opportunity employer committed to employing a diverse workforce and providing accommodations for people with disabilities in all parts of the hiring process as required under its Employment Accommodation Policy. Kelly will work with applicants to meet accommodation needs that are made known to Kelly in advance. As part of our promise to talent, Kelly supports those who work with us through a variety of benefits, perks and work-related resources. Please note: The following benefits reflect Kelly's general offerings. Eligibility may vary by assignment, location and job type. Kelly offers eligible employees a group benefit program that includes extended healthcare (drug plan, professional and medical services), dental, life, and emergency travel assistance. In addition, employees are entitled to holiday and vacation pay in accordance with provincial labour law. Click here for more information on benefits and perks that may be available to you as a member o…

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