Specialist, Procurement

Job Title: Specialist, Procurement Status : Permanent, posted internally and externally Type of Position: Replacement Number of Hires Needed: 1 Start Date: Anticipated start date: December 2026 Wage: $55,000 to $60,000 Shift: 8:00 AM to 4:30 PM Department: Procurement Planning Group (PPG) Location: 55 Reagens Industrial Parkway, Bradford, ON Disclosures: AI is used to screen About Us Kumi Canada Corporation is guided by the 13+ Factors of Psychological Health and Safety in the Workplace, Kumi Canada Corporation prioritizes psychological health and safety to ensure that our associates feel safe and supported. Our culture, policies, and daily practices recognize that a psychologically healthy environment is essential to well-being, engagement, and productivity. Through continuous education, active leadership, and open communication, we will uphold the highest standards of psychological health and safety and sustain a workplace where individuals can thrive. Accessibility and Accommodation Kumi Canada Corporation is committed to providing an inclusive and accessible recruitment process. Accommodations are available upon request for applicants with disabilities throughout all stages of the recruitment and selection process. If you require accommodation, please advise our People & Culture team at KumicanadaHR@gmail.com during any stage in the recruitment process. Job Description: Position Title: Specialist, Procurement Reports to: Manager, Procurement Department: Procurement Planning Group (PPG) Position Summary Responsible for providing support to PPG functions, including purchasing, inventory management, and pricing strategies. Essential Functions Order any necessary non-stock supplies required for day-to-day operations. Brainstorm, develop, implement, and track cost-saving ideas. Ensure to use the most up-to-date pricing when issuing purchase orders. Actively track the monthly budgets (Freight, Office Supplies) Follow the Layer Process Audit schedule monthly and suggest improvements to the process. Follow up with suppliers to ensure deliveries will be on time. Source suppliers for various office and administrative supplies. Issue supplier Performance reports and complete a summary by the first week of every month. Work with suppliers to make improvements where needed. Daily monitoring of raw materials and components, inventory including HSP/JSP parts from customers to ensure there is no shortage. Determine materials and component requirements, then place purchase orders with suppliers by entering into Plex Daily follow-up on back orders with suppliers to ensure purchase orders are closed in a timely manner. Check daily part shortages and follow up with suppliers to ensure internal customers are not affected. Additional Responsibilities Contribute to the development and follow-through of the Build Plan Participate in New Model activities. Act as scheduling backup. Perform Daily Cycle Counts as per schedule. May work on special projects. May prepare reports and correspondence. May visit suppliers. Other PPG duties as assigned. Attend training classes and may assist in the training to other associates. Attend departmental and interdepartmental meetings. Operate a forklift if designated as receiving backup. Work Environment / Health and Safety Employees must wear all required PPE and safety clothing essential for safely performing their job duties. Employees must immediately report any defects, damage, or absence of protective equipment, as well as any violations of the Occupational Health & Safety Act or identified hazards, to their direct supervisor. Employees are expected to adhere to the company’s KCC 5-S program, ensuring a clean, organized, and safe work environment. Employees are required to stay alert and attentive to posted warnings and potential hazards related to machinery and equipment. Employees must familiarize themselves with and follow the company’s ISO 14001 and ISO 9001 policies and procedures. Employees…

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