Join Our Team as a Buyer - Fixed Term at Johnson Electric!

Location: Mississauga, ON (Onsite)
Department: Supply Chain Services
Salary Range: $65,000 - $75,000 annually
Vacancy Type: Existing Position

As our next Buyer, you will play a key role in supporting operations by procuring direct and indirect goods and services at the best value. You’ll collaborate closely with suppliers and internal partners to ensure optimal pricing, quality, delivery, and service while contributing to cost‑reduction initiatives and continuous improvement across the supply chain.

Why You’ll Love Working Here

• Community Engagement: Opportunities to participate in community service and corporate social responsibility initiatives.
• Strong Leadership: Work under experienced and visionary leaders who guide the company towards success.
• Innovation Hubs: Access to state-of-the-art facilities and innovation hubs that foster creativity and development.
• Employee Empowerment: A culture that empowers employees to take initiative and make impactful decisions.
• Diverse Projects: Work on a variety of projects across different industries, gaining broad experience.

What You’ll Be Doing

• Acting as a liaison between suppliers and internal teams for project, sample, and payment procurement
• Maintaining updated pricing information, considering material and foreign exchange fluctuations
• Obtaining and evaluating supplier quotations and preparing cost comparisons
• Recommending suppliers and negotiating pricing, delivery terms, and service levels
• Issuing purchase requisitions and converting them to purchase orders
• Following up on orders to ensure on‑time delivery and expediting suppliers when required
• Maintaining accurate purchased‑part data in ERP/EAM/CMS systems
• Supporting supplier compliance documentation requirements
• Managing blanket order schedules and confirming supplier acknowledgements
• Tracking supplier performance, deficiencies, and delivery issues
• Collaborating with Quality to resolve quality concerns and manage returned material credits
• Supporting special projects, capital purchases, and ongoing cost‑reduction initiatives
• Maintaining organized purchasing and supplier documentation
• Supporting office supply and maintenance material purchasing
• Ensuring compliance with all Quality and Environmental Health & Safety systems
• Performing other duties as assigned

What We’re Looking For

• High school diploma required; post‑secondary technical education preferred or equivalent experience
• 2–3 years of purchasing experience, preferably in a manufacturing environment
• Strong understanding of supply chain principles and purchasing processes
• Proven negotiation, coordination, and supplier management skills
• Experience with materials purchasing and ERP/MRP systems
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office applications
• Strong communication, interpersonal, and organizational skills
• Mechanical aptitude and ability to evaluate technical requirements
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively in a team environment
• Clear, concise technical and business documentation skills

How to Apply

Apply online at www.johnsonelectric.com — We can’t wait to meet you!

What We Offer

Johnson Electric offers talented people like you the opportunity to grow professionally and personally, surrounded by some of the most dedicated, innovative, and entrepreneurial colleagues you will find anywhere. Of course, we offer competitive pay and benefits, and far more than that, we offer you a culture driven by our values and designed to ensure that our most important asset—our people—can flourish.  Johnson Electric welcomes and encourages applications from people with disabilities. Accommodations are available on request for candidates taking part in all aspects of the selection process.

In accordance with the Ontario Human Rights Code and the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act, Johnson Electric is an equal opportunity employer who is committed to providing an inclusive and barrier free recruitment and selection process. Applicants should advise Human Resources if they require any type of accommodation during the recruitment process.

Please note: Johnson Electric may use Artificial Intelligence (AI) tools as part of our process.