Operational Buyer

Job summary

The Operational Buyer manages purchase orders in SAP and ensures the continuous flow of materials by monitoring MRP signals and coordinating with suppliers. They are responsible for maintaining accurate system data, resolving delivery discrepancies, and supporting production schedules through proactive follow-up.

Job details

Operational Buyer Pickering, ON | Full-Time | Mid-Level (3+ years) About us In Trench Canada, we deliver state-of-the-art, safe, and reliable instrument transformers, coils, and bushings for seamless energy transmission. With a legacy of customized engineering and innovation, we enable society to harness the power of electricity with reliability and performance. We are driven by a commitment to advancing the energy sector through innovative technology and sustainable practices. Our culture emphasizes continuous improvement, attention to detail, and adaptability, while fostering an inclusive and respectful environment where diverse perspectives are valued and everyone has the opportunity to contribute and succeed. Our Values Trust Responsibility Excellence Navigating Change Candor Humility Overview As an Operational Buyer, you play a key role in ensuring the continuous flow of materials and services required for daily manufacturing operations. Your work is driven by MRP-based planning and requires accuracy, responsiveness, and strong coordination with suppliers and internal teams. You will be responsible for creating and managing purchase orders in SAP, securing timely supplier confirmations, and maintaining accurate system data to support reliable MRP outputs. Your proactive follow-up and attention to detail will help prevent supply interruptions, support production schedules, and contribute to overall operational efficiency. Your Tasks: Create, issue, and manage purchase orders in SAP for raw materials, components, consumables, and indirect goods and services. Request, track, and document supplier order confirmations to ensure accuracy of quantities, prices, and delivery dates. Update SAP and other procurement systems with delivery information, confirmations, and changes to maintain accurate MRP data. Monitor MRP signals and take timely action on purchase requisitions, rescheduling messages, and exception alerts. Follow up with suppliers to ensure on-time delivery and resolve issues related to delays, shortages, or discrepancies. Collaborate closely with production planning, inventory control, warehouse, and logistics teams to support daily operational needs. Coordinate with receiving teams to address delivery discrepancies, missing documentation, or quality issues. Maintain strong communication with suppliers to ensure reliability, responsiveness, and adherence to agreed terms. Support supplier performance monitoring by reporting issues related to OTD, quality, or responsiveness. Assist in maintaining optimal inventory levels by preventing stockouts, reducing excess inventory, and supporting lean material flow. Ensure compliance with internal procurement policies, procedures, and audit requirements. Contribute to continuous improvement initiatives aimed at reducing errors, improving data accuracy, and optimizing procurement processes. Promote a culture of continuous improvement, lean thinking, and operational excellence across procurement functions. Requirements: Bachelor’s degree in supply chain management, Business, Engineering, or related field. Professional certifications (e.g., CIPS, CPSM, APICS) are highly desirable. Minimum 2 years of procurement experience in a manufacturing environment. Strong attention to detail and accuracy in data entry and documentation. Strong understanding of manufacturing processes, BOMs, production planning, and MRP-driven procurement. Previous SAP experience is mandatory; familiarity with other ERP systems is a plus. Excellent negotiation, analytical, and communication skills. Proven ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced, production-driven environment. Problem-solving mindset with a proactive approach to preventing supply disruptions. Expertise in Supplier Relationship Management, Inventory Optimization, Cost Analysis & Budgeting. We offer: In accordance with the Pay Transparency Act, we are committed to providing clear and accessible information about compensation for this role. The expected compensation range for this position is CAD $60,000 - $100,000 / Annually. Actual compensation within this range will be determined based on several job-related factors, including relevant education, depth and breadth of experience, professional certifications or license, specialized skills aligned with the role, and internal equity considerations. This role offers a comprehensive total rewards package, including paid vacation, group health benefits, pension plan, bonus, and additional employee programs. The opportunity to gain practical experience in the field of optical current measurement technology and sustainable energy transmission in an innovative company. You will work in a motivated team on forward-looking projects and gain insights into the latest technologies. Support from experienced professionals in handling the latest measurement technology. Our Commitment to Inclusion and Accessibility Trench is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to building a diverse and inclusive workforce. We welcome applications from all qualified individuals and provide accommodations for applicants with disabilities throughout the recruitment and selection process. If you require accommodation or support at any stage of the application or interview process, please contact us and we will work with you to meet your needs. Use of Artificial Intelligence in Recruitment Trench uses artificial intelligence and automated tools as part of its recruitment and screening processes to support efficient and fair candidate evaluation. Interested in Joining Us? If this opportunity aligns with your career goals, we encourage you to apply by clicking the “Apply Now” button and submitting your application.

What you’ll do

The Operational Buyer manages purchase orders in SAP and ensures the continuous flow of materials by monitoring MRP signals and coordinating with suppliers. They are responsible for maintaining accurate system data, resolving delivery discrepancies, and supporting production schedules through proactive follow-up.

Requirements

Candidates must hold a bachelor's degree in supply chain, business, or engineering and possess at least 2 years of procurement experience in a manufacturing environment. Proficiency in SAP and a strong understanding of MRP-driven procurement and production planning are mandatory.

Benefits

• Paid vacation • Group health benefits • Pension plan • Bonus

Listed skills

• SAP · Preferred
• Production Planning · Preferred
• Problem solving · Preferred
• Budgeting · Preferred
• Supply chain management · Preferred
• Inventory Optimization · Preferred
• Negotiation · Preferred
• Lean Manufacturing · Preferred
• Data entry · Preferred
• Communication Skills · Preferred
• Procurement · Preferred

Other relevant skills

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• SAP
• Procurement
• MRP
• Supply chain management
• Inventory optimization
• Supplier relationship management
• Cost analysis
• Budgeting
• Production planning
• Data entry
• Negotiation
• Analytical skills
• Communication skills
• Problem-solving
• Lean manufacturing
• Optimal Inventory Levels
• Operational Efficiency
• Planning
• Production Planning
• Adaptability
• Artificial Intelligence
• Auditing
• Cost Benefit Analysis
• Communication
• Continuous Improvement Process
• Continuous-Flow Manufacturing
• Data Entry
• Enterprise Resource Planning
• Warehousing
• Renewable Energy
• Humility
• Innovation
• Inventory Control
• Problem Solving
• Lean Manufacturing
• Manufacturing Operations
• Manufacturing Processes
• Material Flow Management
• Material Requirements Planning
• Operational Excellence
• Procurement Software
• Purchasing
• SAP Applications
• Supply Chain Management
• Supplier Performance Management
• Supplier Relationship Management
• Trenching
• Coordinating
• Reliability
• Detail Oriented

Job areas

• Manufacturing
• Logistics
• Energy
• Administrative
• Operational Buyer
• Commodities / Manufacturing Buyer
• Buyers
• Purchasing Agents, Except Wholesale, Retail, and Farm Products
• Buyers and Purchasing Agents