Manufacturing Procurement Specialist

Manufacturing Procurement Specialist About the Role As a Manufacturing Procurement Specialist, you will be responsible for sourcing, negotiating, and procuring raw materials, components, and services critical to manufacturing operations. This role requires a strong manufacturing background, in-depth knowledge of materials and manufactured items, and the ability to read and understand engineered drawings. You will work closely with the Manufacturing Manager, Engineering, and Supply Chain to ensure materials are purchased to specification, delivered on time, and aligned with production schedules, quality standards, and cost objectives. Procurement and Purchasing Prepare, issue, and manage purchase orders for raw materials, components, tooling, supplies, and external services. Review purchase requisitions, material requirements, and inventory levels to determine purchasing needs. Obtain and evaluate supplier quotations, pricing, lead times, and delivery schedules. Negotiate pricing, payment terms, and delivery commitments with suppliers to support cost-effective purchasing. Monitor open purchase orders and follow up on outstanding orders to ensure timely delivery. Identify and resolve purchasing discrepancies, shortages, delays, and order changes. Supplier Management Develop and maintain positive working relationships with suppliers and service providers. Evaluate supplier performance based on quality, cost, responsiveness, and on-time delivery. Support supplier selection, qualification, and ongoing performance monitoring. Identify opportunities to improve supplier performance, reduce costs, and mitigate supply chain risks. Communicate supplier-related issues to internal stakeholders and coordinate corrective actions as required. Manufacturing and Inventory Support Coordinate procurement activities with production schedules, work orders, and material requirements. Work with production and inventory personnel to identify material shortages and prevent production delays. Monitor inventory availability and assist in maintaining appropriate stock levels. Coordinate the procurement of materials requiring specific technical specifications, drawings, certifications, or traceability documentation. Support the timely sourcing of outsourced manufacturing, machining, coating, heat treatment, and other specialized services, as applicable. Ensure purchasing documentation is accurate, complete, and maintained in accordance with company procedures. Qualifications and Experience Diploma, certificate, or relevant post-secondary education in Supply Chain Management, Procurement, Business Administration, or a related field is preferred. Previous experience in procurement, purchasing, or supply chain coordination, preferably within a manufacturing or industrial environment. Experience purchasing raw materials, machined components, industrial supplies, or outsourced services is an asset. Familiarity with manufacturing processes, technical drawings, material specifications, and quality documentation is an asset. Proficiency with Microsoft Office, particularly Excel. Strong organizational skills and attention to detail. Effective communication, negotiation, and problem-solving skills. Ability to prioritize competing demands and work collaboratively across departments. Familiarity with AI-powered tools and technologies to support procurement activities, data analysis, supplier research, workflow efficiencies and process improvements is considered an asset. Pay: $70,000.00-$95,000.00 per year Benefits: Paid time off RRSP match Work Location: In person

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