Operational Buyer

Scarborough, Ontario, Canada | req1781 Posted on: 10/21/2026 Operational Buyer | Job Details Operational Buyer Scarborough, ON | Full-Time | Senior (5+ years) About us In Trench Canada, we deliver state-of-the-art, safe, and reliable instrument transformers, coils, and bushings for seamless energy transmission. With a legacy of customized engineering and innovation, we enable society to harness the power of electricity with reliability and performance. We are driven by a commitment to advancing the energy sector through innovative technology and sustainable practices. Our culture emphasizes continuous improvement, attention to detail, and adaptability, while fostering an inclusive and respectful environment where diverse perspectives are valued and everyone has the opportunity to contribute and succeed. Our Values Trust Responsibility Excellence Navigating Change Candor Humility Overview As an Operational Buyer, you play a key role in ensuring the continuous flow of materials and services required for daily manufacturing operations. Your work is driven by MRP-based planning and requires accuracy, responsiveness, and strong coordination with suppliers and internal teams. You will be responsible for creating and managing purchase orders in SAP, securing timely supplier confirmations, and maintaining accurate system data to support reliable MRP outputs. Your proactive follow-up and attention to detail will help prevent supply interruptions, support production schedules, and contribute to overall operational efficiency. Your Tasks: Manage the end-to-end operational purchasing cycle for outsourced components and services, ensuring timely order placement, confirmation, and delivery. Follow up proactively with suppliers on order status, lead times, and delivery confirmations to prevent production disruptions. Act as the main point of contact for assigned suppliers, building strong working relationships and holding them accountable to agreed service levels. Collaborate cross-functionally with Engineering, Warehouse, Planning, Order Management, and uality teams to align purchasing decisions with operational needs. Monitor supplier performance (OTD, quality, responsiveness) and escalate/resolve issues as they arise. Manage purchase orders, contracts, and pricing updates in SAP, ensuring data accuracy and system alignment. Use Excel to track KPIs, build reports, and support decision-making on supplier and category performance. Identify and resolve supply chain bottlenecks with a hands-on, solution-oriented mindset. Support continuous improvement initiatives to optimize outsourcing costs, lead times, and supplier reliability. Requirements: Minimum 5 years of experience in procurement, with a strong focus on outsourcing management. Bachelor's degree in Business Administration, Engineering, or a related field. Proficiency in SAP (procurement/materials modules) and advanced Excel skills. Preferred: working knowledge of mechanical parts/components. Experience managing suppliers, including follow-up, order confirmations, and performance tracking. Proven ability to work effectively in a cross-functional environment (Engineering, Warehouse, Planning, Order Management, uality). Strong communication and negotiation skills. Results-driven, proactive, and solutions-oriented mindset. Demonstrated ability to use AI tools to improve the quality, speed, and accuracy. We offer: In accordance with the Pay Transparency Act, we are committed to providing clear and accessible information about compensation for this role. The expected compensation range for this position is $80,000 - $95,000 / Annually. Actual compensation within this range will be determined based on several job-related factors, including relevant education, depth and breadth of experience, professional certifications or license, specialized skills aligned with the role, and internal equity considerations. This role offers a comprehensive total rewards package, including paid vacation, group…

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