Supply Chain Specialist

Supply Chain Specialist | Genesis Metalworks Brantford, Ontario Genesis Metalworks is a family-owned and operated metal fabrication and welding company in Brantford, Ontario, with more than 35 years of welding experience. We provide full-service metal fabrication, from cutting and forming through welding, assembly, finishing, quality control, and delivery. Our customers come to us with a project, drawing, or idea, and we help turn it into a finished product. As a Supply Chain Specialist, you will help ensure our production teams have the materials, components, and outside services they need to keep projects on track. At Genesis, you’ll be joining a team that believes in doing the right thing, getting things done, doing quality work, finding a way forward, and working together. If you're organized, practical, and enjoy being part of a team that takes pride in getting the job done right, we'd like to hear from you. The Opportunity We are looking for a Supply Chain Specialist to help balance cost, quality, and delivery requirements while building strong supplier relationships and keeping purchasing activities organized. You will: Source and purchase materials for fabrication, including steel, aluminum, stainless steel, hardware, welding consumables, and production supplies. Request and compare supplier quotes, negotiate pricing and lead times, and identify cost-effective purchasing options. Create and manage purchase orders, ensuring materials and services meet project specifications and requirements. Track orders and deliveries, follow up on delays or shortages, and keep internal teams informed of material availability. Work with Project Management, Engineering, Production, and Quality to prioritize purchasing needs and support project schedules. Maintain supplier relationships and help address issues related to pricing, delivery, quality, or documentation. Ensure purchasing records, material certifications, and traceability documentation are accurate and up to date where required. Maintain accurate purchasing and inventory information in company systems and support improvements to purchasing processes. What You Bring to the Team You’re organized, proactive, and comfortable managing multiple priorities in a busy manufacturing environment. You communicate well, follow through on commitments, and understand how purchasing decisions affect production schedules, project costs, and quality. You bring: 3+ years of purchasing or procurement experience, ideally in manufacturing, fabrication, or an industrial environment. Experience sourcing materials, comparing quotes, negotiating pricing, and working with suppliers. An understanding of manufacturing materials, purchasing processes, and production requirements. Experience using ERP/MRP systems and Microsoft Office. Strong attention to detail, communication, and problem-solving skills. Post-secondary education in Supply Chain Management, Business, Operations, Manufacturing, or a related field, or equivalent experience. Experience purchasing fabrication-related materials, working in an ISO 9001 quality environment, or supporting regulated manufacturing is an asset. A supply chain designation or related certification is also an asset. Why Genesis? At Genesis, we build things, and our people are a big part of making that happen. You'll work alongside skilled tradespeople, contribute to real projects, and see the work move from an idea or drawing to a finished product. It's a hands-on environment where people are encouraged to take ownership, solve problems, and find better ways to get the job done. This opportunity includes: Competitive compensation of $65,000 - $90,000 annually, based on experience and qualifications; Comprehensive benefits plan and RRSP matching program; Boot allowance program; Company events and activities, including golf tournaments, family days, and team events Supportive and collaborative team environment; Regular, full-time hours with Monday–Thursda…

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