Buyer / Purchasing & Inventory Coordinator

Overview Join our dynamic team as a Buyer / Purchasing Coordinator, where you'll play a vital role in driving our supply chain efficiency and ensuring seamless inventory management. This position offers the opportunity to collaborate with vendors, optimize procurement processes, and support manufacturing operations through effective vendor management. If you are passionate about supply chain excellence, this is your chance to make a significant impact! Responsibilities Review the production ERP daily to identify material requirements, shortages, overdue orders and items that may delay scheduled work. Prepare and issue accurate purchase orders within purchasing approval limits, including part numbers, revisions, quantities, pricing, delivery dates and applicable certification requirements. Obtain supplier quotations, compare cost and lead time, and recommend purchasing decisions that meet technical and quality requirements. Maintain an open-order tracker; obtain supplier acknowledgements, expedite deliveries and communicate risks before they affect production. Keep ERP purchasing and inventory records current, including promised delivery dates, receipts, material issues, returns and approved adjustments. Coordinate receiving, storage, kitting and material issue with Stores; reconcile shortages and transaction discrepancies. Maintain part, lot and serial traceability, shelf-life controls and required supplier documentation in accordance with company procedures. Ensure material with missing documentation, damage or other discrepancies is referred to Quality and held from use until properly resolved. Organize cycle counts, investigate inventory differences and improve replenishment levels to reduce shortages and unnecessary stock. Resolve purchase-order, receipt and invoice discrepancies with suppliers and Accounting; maintain orderly supporting records. Provide clear weekly reporting on shortages, overdue purchase orders, supplier delivery performance and inventory discrepancies. Improve purchasing and stores procedures, and help train employees on accurate ERP transactions and material controls. Required qualifications Minimum 7 years of relevant experience in purchasing, inventory control or materials coordination, including direct responsibility for purchase orders and production material availability. Proven experience using an ERP system for purchasing, inventory transactions, production requirements and shortage reporting. Strong Excel skills and the ability to reconcile records, investigate discrepancies and produce useful reports. Ability to work accurately with technical part numbers, revisions, specifications and traceability documentation. Strong supplier follow-up, organization and communication skills, with a record of completing tasks without repeated reminders. Ability to work on-site in Mississauga and authorization to work in Canada. Preferred qualifications Diploma or degree in supply chain, business, operations or a related discipline, or equivalent relevant experience. SCMP, CPIM or other relevant supply-chain training. Experience with an MS Access-based ERP and aviation material certification requirements. Requirements Proven experience in purchasing or procurement within a manufacturing or supply chain environment. Strong knowledge of ERP systems such as SAP or similar platforms; experience with MRP is highly desirable. Excellent vendor management skills with the ability to negotiate effectively on pricing and terms. Familiarity with sourcing strategies, supply chain processes, and procurement best practices. Ability to analyze data related to pricing, inventory levels, and supplier performance to make informed decisions. Strong organizational skills with attention to detail in managing multiple priorities simultaneously. Effective communication skills for collaborating with suppliers, internal teams, and stakeholders. Join us in shaping a more efficient supply chain! Your expertise will help us deliver qual…

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