As a Purchaser, you will be involved in the day-to-day operations of purchasing and order fulfillment to ensure accurate and timely inventory and order management. To excel in this role, strong interpersonal and critical thinking skills are required to effectively manage inventory levels and coordinate with internal departments.

Location: 95 Washburn Street, Kitchener, ON

Dedicated Shift: 8:00am – 4:30pm, Monday – Friday

Job Duties

• Prepare purchase orders by verifying specifications and price, obtaining recommendations from suppliers for substitute items, expediting parts to ensure production flow and eliminating shortages
• Obtain purchased items by forwarding orders to suppliers, monitoring, and expediting orders
• Update the delivery schedule to align with production demands
• Assess supplier profiles and analyze quotes
• Prepare and implement effective negotiation tactics to negotiate contracts and policies with suppliers
• Provide support and interact with cross-functional teams (Planning, Value Stream Leaders, Supervisors, and Engineering)
• Take direction from others while maintaining a positive disposition and collaborative approach
• Manage relationships with key suppliers to maintain quality of goods, timely delivery, and compliance with terms of contracts
• Work with other procurement team members to split daily tasks accordingly
• Strive for continuous improvements to strengthen the purchasing role process

Skills and Experience

• Understanding of manufacturing methods and procedures
• Demonstrable experience in negotiating prices and terms and conditions
• Knowledge of market research, data analysis, and purchasing best practices
• Working knowledge of MS Office and MRP systems
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
• A strong analytical mindset
• Outstanding organizational skills

Qualifications

• Education and training related to business, supply chain management, materials management or a related field required.
• Previous experience in purchasing or inventory management is required.
• Previous experience in a shop or warehouse setting can be beneficial.
• Proficiency in common PC software, including MS Word and MS Excel.

What We Can Offer You

• Family-Oriented Company: Lots of social events, BBQ’s, pizza parties and more!
• Competitive Wages and Profit Sharing: In addition to competitive wages, we celebrate our financial success together through profit sharing.
• RRSP Matching Program: Retirement planning? We’ve got your back!
• Skills Development and Training Reimbursement: An opportunity to self-identify industry-related learning opportunities available for pre-approval and repayment.
• Company-Paid Healthcare Benefits and EAP: Your well-being matters. Our healthcare benefits go beyond prescriptions and medications. Take advantage of massages, physiotherapy, vision coverage and more! Plus, our Employee and Family Assistance Program (EAP) offers many exciting free programs.
• Active Social Committee: Take part in our annual family picnic, adult and children’s Christmas parties, theatre events, sporting events and tournaments, family outings, and discounted admission prices for attractions across Ontario!

Why work for Tigercat Industries group of companies?

We're more than just a company – we're a tight-knit family, who thrives on teamwork and is dedicated to pushing the boundaries of innovation. We believe in fostering a safe, encouraging and collaborative environment where your contributions and talents are valued and supported.

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