George A. Wright & Son, a Tessera Group Company, has been building a tradition of quality and customer service in the food, pharmaceutical and consumer goods manufacturing industries since 1894. We design, manufacture, and install all kinds of material handling equipment in manufacturing facilities throughout the GTA and South-Central Ontario.

We are seeking a dynamic professional to join our team as a Purchaser. This is a full-time permanent opportunity with a fun team and great benefits! If you are interested in developing your career alongside an established and growing company, this could be right for you.

About the Role:

The Purchaser is responsible for the effective procurement of all required materials, including raw materials, project and/or stock inventory within the company, as well as supervising all ingoing and outgoing freight arrangements. Strong analytical skills and attention to detail as well as sound research and networking skills will be key ingredients to your success in this role.

Key Roles and Responsibilities:

• Conduct research on potential products, vendors, and services, and comparing price and quality to ensure the best deal.
• Liaise with production and accounting teams to ensure effective supplier relations.
• Meet with vendors and clients to negotiate the best contracts.
• Consolidate spend across supply base to create leverage, analyze treads, and develop sourcing alternatives.
• Monitor parts and material inventory and writing purchase orders to refill stock.
• Arrange and monitor all incoming/outgoing shipments; liaise with delivery and warehouse teams to ensure goods are received on time.
• Inspect purchased products upon delivery and reporting any issues in a timely manner.
• Create, file, and deliver all shipping/receiving paperwork.
• Write reports on purchases made and perform cost analyses.
• Attend and contribute to meetings with internal team and other stakeholders.

Qualifications, Skills and Attitude:

• University degree/college diploma in a related field
• Minimum 5 years of related purchasing experience, preferably in the electrical/mechanical industry
• Proficient with purchasing software and Microsoft Excel, generally “tech-savvy”
• Strong analytical skills
• Sound research and networking skills
• Excellent attention to detail and ability to work accurately and efficiently
• Great written, verbal and interpersonal skills

Compensation:

George A. Wright & Son offers an engaging and rewarding workplace. We care about our team members and enjoy developing long-term working relationships. We offer a total compensation package that includes:

• Competitive wage
• Extended Health and Dental Benefits
• Continued training and development
• Work life balance
• Opportunities for advancement

We appreciate your interest and thank you for applying. Only those selected for interviews will be contacted.

Please, no unsolicited resumes or phone inquiries from agencies, thank you.

George A. Wright & Son is an equal opportunity employer committed to providing a workplace free of any discrimination or harassment. We encourage all qualified applicants to apply including women, Aboriginal Peoples, members of visible minorities and persons with disabilities. Reasonable accommodations are available at all stages of recruitment, selection, and employment.

If you have an accommodation need, please contact hr@thetesseragroup.com to make appropriate arrangements.

Job Types: Full-time, Permanent

Pay: $65,000.00-$70,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• Company events
• Dental care
• Extended health care
• Life insurance
• On-site parking
• Paid time off
• Tuition reimbursement
• Vision care

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift
• Day shift
• Monday to Friday

Ability to commute/relocate:

• Scarborough, ON M1V 4B1: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (required)

Experience:

• mechanical/electrical purchasing: 4 years (required)

Work Location: In person