Purchasing Specialist
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Purchasing Specialist sourcing electronic and technical components supporting New Product Introductions. Collaborating with global teams to ensure timely and cost-effective delivery in a supportive environment.
Responsibilities:
- Source, evaluate, and select suppliers based on cost, quality, delivery performance, and lifecycle considerations
- Partner with Engineering during NPI to identify and onboard suppliers early, supporting component selection and design-for-supply-chain decisions
- Review BOMs, drawings, and technical specifications to ensure accurate sourcing and identify supply risks (e.g., lead times, obsolescence, single-source components)
- Lead RFQs and negotiate pricing, lead times, and commercial terms aligned with product and lifecycle requirements
- Procure materials for prototype builds, validation, and early production, ensuring on-time delivery to meet project milestones
- Monitor supplier performance and manage issues related to quality, delivery, and non-conformances, including corrective actions
- Issue and manage purchase orders, ensuring accuracy of pricing, lead times, and terms
- Collaborate with Planning to support forecasts, production needs, and inventory risk management during product launches
- Support engineering changes, supplier transitions, and lifecycle planning, including mitigation of component obsolescence
- Contribute to continuous improvement of procurement processes and supplier performance
Requirements:
- 3–5 years of purchasing or supply chain experience within a manufacturing environment
- Completed post-secondary education in Supply Chain, Business, or a related field
- Experience supporting New Product Introduction (NPI) initiatives, including sourcing electronic or technical components
- The ability to interpret BOMs, drawings, and technical specifications to support engineering and manufacturing requirements
- An understanding of electronic components, supply constraints, lifecycle risks, and supplier-related challenges
- Strong negotiation, analytical, and problem-solving skills, with the ability to evaluate supplier proposals and make recommendations
- Proficiency with ERP/MRP systems
- Confidence using Microsoft Excel at an intermediate level, including performing analysis, and organizing information efficiently
- Strong communication and collaboration skills, with the ability to work effectively across engineering, manufacturing, and supply chain teams
Benefits:
- A competitive extended health and dental plan for you and your family
- A yearly RRSP contribution on the company’s behalf, plus employee contribution matching to support your financial growth
- An annual profit sharing bonus that recognizes your contributions to our growth
- Work–Life Balance & Flexibility: generous paid time off and hybrid work options
- Access to free on-site gyms at both Victoria locations, along with social events nearly every month
- Paid for choosing sustainable transportation
- $2,000 per year reimbursement for learning and development related to your role
- Mentorship from experienced team members
- Awards and recognition for both long service and outstanding achievements
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