Technical Sales & Purchasing Representative
Boilersmith Ltd.Technical Sales & Purchasing Representative Boilersmith Ltd. is looking for a well organized, creative, team-oriented candidate, ideally residing within 50 km of Seaforth, Ontario. The successful candidate will ideally be an Engineering professional looking for a role with a focus on Technical Sales, Purchasing and Quality Control. This position will require the successful candidate to have knowledge of thermal dynamics, welding and material science and will involve providing internal and external assistance across a range of products. With an eye for detail you will also enjoy working with customers to solve technical issues. Job Summary The Technical Sales & Purchasing Representative role will require a thorough understanding of all Boilersmith products and will need to support all areas of the business including specialist projects. This role will provide engineering-based support for our customers and internal stakeholders throughout the engineering process. Key Responsibilities Technical Sales & Customer Support Respond to customer inquiries and assess technical and commercial requirements for boiler equipment and related components. Prepare technical quotations, pricing proposals and customer documentation. Work with engineering and production to determine appropriate equipment configurations, specifications and delivery timelines. Develop and maintain relationships with existing customers, contractors, engineering consultants and distributors. Follow up on quotations, identify new business opportunities and support sales growth. Maintain accurate records of customer inquiries, quotations, sales orders and follow-up activities. Coordinate with management on pricing, margins and contract requirements. Purchasing & Supplier Management Source and purchase raw materials, manufactured components, equipment and services required for boiler production. Obtain and evaluate supplier quotations based on pricing, quality, availability and delivery schedules. Prepare and manage purchase orders and monitor supplier commitments. Negotiate competitive pricing and purchasing terms with suppliers. Maintain strong relationships with existing vendors and identify alternative suppliers where appropriate. Coordinate purchasing requirements with engineering, production and inventory management. Monitor material availability and proactively address potential supply chain delays. Assist with purchasing cost analysis and opportunities to improve procurement efficiency. Production & Commercial Coordination Work with production and engineering teams to align material purchasing with manufacturing schedules. Review customer orders to ensure technical requirements and commercial terms are clearly documented. Assist with project costing, material estimates and pricing accuracy. Track outstanding customer quotations, purchase orders and delivery commitments. Support continuous improvement of sales, purchasing and administrative processes. Education : Applicants with an Engineering diploma or degree will be given preference. Essential Skills & Qualifications: 1-3 years of experience in technical sales, industrial purchasing, estimating or a related manufacturing role. Strong mechanical aptitude and ability to understand technical products and specifications. Experience preparing quotations, managing purchase orders and working with suppliers. Strong communication, negotiation and organizational skills. Proficiency with Microsoft Office, particularly Excel. Ability to manage multiple priorities and work effectively with production and management teams. Preferred Experience in industrial equipment, boilers, HVAC, combustion systems, pressure vessels or related mechanical manufacturing. Ability to interpret engineering drawings, bills of materials and technical specifications. Familiarity with carbon steel materials, industrial components, valves, pumps and burner systems. Experience with ERP, inventory management or purchasing software. Technical diploma…