Purchasing Associate

3 weeks ago

Markham, Canada Groom & Associés Associates Full time

POSITION: Purchasing Associate JOB TYPE: Permanent full time LOCATION: Markham, ON INDUSTRY: Manufacturing - small to medium size enterprise WORK MODEL: 100% on site IMPORTANT NOTE • Please note that all applicants must be legally eligible to work in Canada, for our client, at the time of hire; therefore, must be a Canadian citizen. What you can expect: • Inclusive culture with forums that let employees connect, share ideas, and feel heard. • Competitive compensation package that includes, paid comprehensive health benefits plan and RRSP matching plan (employee/employer contribution). To apply please send your CV to We thank all candidates for showing interest in this role; however, only retained candidates will be contacted. About our client: Our client, a small to medium enterprise, is a leader in advanced electrical test equipment for aerospace, defense, transportation, and mission-critical industrial applications, is proud to continue growing and investing in their people. Our client recognizes the hard work and contributions of their team and offer a comprehensive benefits package, professional-development opportunities, and a supportive workplace built on innovation, accountability, and technical excellence. Position Overview: The Purchasing Associate plays a critical role within the organization's supply-chain and operations team, supporting the procurement of complex electronic components, harnessing materials, precision assemblies, and outsourced manufacturing services. This position ensures continuity of supply for high-reliability products used in aerospace, defense, rail, and industrial test applications. Duties & Responsibilities: • Perform daily reviews of MRP requirements and collaborate with suppliers to establish optimal quantities, delivery schedules, and shipping methods; • Manage supplier performance issues, including quality concerns, delivery delays, and service gaps; • Identify solutions to supply-chain challenges such as budget constraints, lead-time changes, vendor errors, or material shortages; • Review and track all outstanding purchase orders; follow up on discrepancies and ensure accurate fulfillment; • Coordinate material transfers from third-party warehouses to Company's main facility in a timely and cost-effective manner; • Review monthly demand forecasts and initiate blanket orders for long-lead components (PCBs, relays, connectors, harness components, etc.); • Obtain and analyze monthly inventory reports from key suppliers to maintain accurate visibility of stock levels and WIP; • Seek continuous-improvement opportunities and cost-reduction initiatives within the procurement cycle; • Work cross-functionally with Engineering, Production, Quality, and Business Development teams to understand material requirements and support new-product introduction (NPI); • Contribute to departmental and organizational objectives as a collaborative member of the operations team. Experience & Skills required: • Minimum 3 years of procurement experience in electronics manufacturing, aerospace, defense, or other high-reliability industrial environments; • Experience with ERP systems; • Proficiency in Microsoft Office, particularly Excel (advanced functions such as VLOOKUP, pivot tables, and data analysis); • Good negotiation, supplier-management, and communication skills; • Analytical thinker with the ability to solve problems in a fast-paced, engineering-driven environment; • Ability to prioritize multiple tasks while maintaining accuracy and attention to detail.

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