Technical Buyer

About the Role

Tackpoint is looking for a Technical Buyer to help build and strengthen our supply chain as we continue to grow.

This is a hands-on, technical role for someone who enjoys working in the details — materials, specifications, inventory data, supplier performance, certifications, and lead times — and who wants to help design the purchasing and inventory systems that support a manufacturing organization.

This is not a passive purchasing or PO-processing role.

It's a builder role for someone who wants real ownership and the opportunity to grow with the business.

What You'll Do

Purchasing & Supplier Management

• Source and evaluate suppliers for raw materials, tooling, consumables, and outsourced services
• Analyze RFQs with attention to specifications, lead times, risk, and total cost
• Create, manage, and follow up on purchase orders to ensure on-time, in-full delivery
• Track open POs and proactively escalate risks that may impact production
• Research and onboard new suppliers and support supplier performance improvement

Inventory Planning & Control

• Own inventory accuracy and integrity within the ERP system
• Ensure sufficient raw material inventory to support production while avoiding excess stock
• Establish and maintain calculated reorder points, order quantities, and safety stock levels
• Apply inventory best practices such as EOQ and demand-based planning where appropriate
• Monitor inventory trends and proactively address shortages or overstock risks
• Support and coordinate cycle counts and inventory discrepancy resolution

Technical & Quality Responsibilities

• Read and interpret technical drawings and material specifications
• Review and maintain material certifications (e.g., mill test reports)
• Support ISO 9001 purchasing, inventory, and quality processes

Cross-Functional Coordination

• Work closely with Manufacturing, Engineering, Quality, Estimating, and Shipping & Receiving
• Support non-standard jobs by coordinating material readiness and supplier timing
• Communicate clearly with internal stakeholders regarding inventory status and material risks

Systems & Continuous Improvement

• Maintain accurate purchasing, inventory, and supplier data in the ERP system
• Analyze usage, lead times, and supplier performance to support better decisions
• Identify gaps or inefficiencies in purchasing and inventory processes and propose improvements

What We're Looking For

You'll be a strong fit if you:

• Are technically curious and comfortable working with data and specifications
• Enjoy getting into the details and building systems that work
• Are highly organized and reliable, with strong follow-through
• Are comfortable using ERP systems and Excel
• Take ownership and are willing to step beyond a narrow job description when needed
• Want to grow your skills and responsibility as the company grows

Preferred Experience & Background

• 2–5 years experience in purchasing, inventory planning, materials management, or manufacturing operations
• Experience in a manufacturing environment strongly preferred
• Post-secondary education in supply chain, engineering technology, manufacturing technology, or a related field is an asset
• Familiarity with inventory planning concepts (EOQ, reorder points, safety stock) is an asset
• Familiarity with ISO 9001 or quality systems is an asset

Why Join Tackpoint?

• Real ownership and impact — your work directly affects operations and delivery
• Exposure to technical materials, suppliers, and manufacturing processes
• Opportunity to build and improve purchasing and inventory systems, not just follow them
• A role designed to grow into senior buyer or supply chain leadership as the organization scales
• Practical, collaborative, no-nonsense work environment
• RRSP plan
• New modern building
• High-quality equipment
• Great benefits
• Competitive wages
• Regular reviews
• Work boot allowance
• Prescription safety glasses program

If you're looking for a technically grounded role where you can take ownership, build systems, and grow your supply chain skills in a manufacturing environment, we'd like to hear from you.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $60,000.00-$80,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• Dental care
• Employee assistance program
• Extended health care
• On-site parking
• Paid time off
• RRSP match
• Vision care

Application question(s):

• Do you have experience working with ERP-based purchasing and inventory systems? If yes, which ones?
• Have you worked in a manufacturing environment? If yes, briefly describe your role.
• Are you comfortable working directly with technical drawings, specs, and certifications?
• Have you worked directly with suppliers to resolve delivery, quality, or certification issues?
• Are you legally entitled to work in Canada?
• Are you okay with us conducting pre-employment background checks/screenings?

Work Location: In person