Procurement Specialist

GF Piping Systems has more than 150 employees and two plants located in Coteau-du-Lac, Quebec and in Calmar, Alberta and one sales and warehouse facility located in Vaughan, Ontario.

GF Piping Systems is part of the Georg Fischer team, a market leader in providing sustainable and innovative piping solutions for customers in a multitude of industries (Natural Gas, Water Treatment, Chemical Processing, Food & Beverage, Microelectronics, Life Sciences and Mining). Georg Fischer was established close to 220 years ago in Switzerland and has been in the Canadian market for just over 12 Years.

You will love a chance to bring your well-earned knowledge and skills to a new and exciting role, in a company where you can continue to learn and grow. You’re interested in being part of a global corporation and are in search of an independent and fast-paced position with a fantastic team.

We are seeking a Procurement Specialist for GF Piping Systems Canada's and will report directly to the National Supply Chain Manager.

Summary

Reporting to the National Supply Chain Manager, the Procurement Specialist is responsible for supporting all purchasing activities for the Canadian organization. This role works closely with internal stakeholders and suppliers to ensure cost-effective sourcing, timely procurement, and reliable supply of materials.

The role focuses on supplier management, purchasing execution, ERP data accuracy, and continuous improvement of procurement processes within a manufacturing environment.

Responsibilities

Supplier Management

·        Monitor supplier performance (quality, delivery, service levels) and identify risks

·        Support supplier development and qualification, including sustainability considerations

·        Recommend actions to improve supplier reliability and value creation

Sourcing & Purchasing

·        Support RFQs/RFPs and supplier selection processes with internal stakeholders

·        Contribute to negotiation activities and support contract implementation

·        Issue and follow up on purchase orders and replenishment activities

ERP & Data Management

·        Maintain procurement data in ERP systems (SAP preferred), including pricing and lead times

·        Ensure accuracy and integrity of purchasing master data

·        Support reporting and basic analysis of procurement activities

Process Improvement & Logistics Support

·        Support procurement and supply chain improvement initiatives

·        Contribute to cost reduction, service level improvement, and process standardization

·        Coordinate with customs brokers and GF entities to support cross-border shipments (Canada–USA)