Procurement Specialist

Modular Precast Systems is a new business in Bradford West Gwillimbury, ON. We are innovative, fast-paced, technologically advanced, and our goal is to provide the highest quality precast construction components for our customers.

JOB TITLE: Procurement Specialist

JOB TYPE: Full-time, Permanent

SALARY: $70,000 /annum

BENEFITS: Medical Benefits Plan (after 3 months), 6% Vacation Pay

JOB DESCRIPTION / RESPONSIBILITIES

**Key Responsibilities**
- Source, negotiate, and procure materials, supplies, and equipment supporting production schedules and manufacturing.
- Negotiate favorable terms, long-term pricing agreements, and maintain strong relationships with suppliers.
- Prepare and maintain purchasing files, reports, and contracts.
- Review supplier performance and undertake research on new suppliers.
- Develop a good understanding of project requirements and work closely with the team for system and process enhancements.
- Work together with project engineering/management, production planning & plant production.
- Manage problems and schedule changes. Ensure changes are reflected and communicated.
- Ensure continuous supply of required goods and materials and communicate any supply problems which may pose a risk or impact on business operations.
- Support inventory and associated functions.
- Contribute to continuous improvement projects.
- Ensure delivered items are verified, offloaded, and distributed accordingly.
- Other duties as required.

**Skills and Qualifications**:

- CPP Program Accreditation (Certified Professional Purchaser)
- Bachelor’s degree in business/supply chain and/or 3+ years of experience in procurement and sourcing in a manufacturing environment
- Excellent organizational skills and attention to accuracy and detail.
- Proficient in MS Office Suite
- Effective communication (verbal and written) and negotiation skills.
- Excellent analytical and problem-solving abilities to optimize processes and make data-driven decisions.
- Ability to read drawings and hardware lists.
- Fair understanding of organizing and processing international cargo/shipments.
- Leadership skills and project management experience are an asset.
- Freight/Logistics experience an asset.
- Professional purchasing credentials are considered an asset.

**Salary**: From $70,000.00 per year

**Benefits**:

- Extended health care
- On-site parking

Schedule:

- 8 hour shift
- Monday to Friday

Work Location: In person