Inventory controller Jobs in Stratford, ON

Join Our Team as a Buyer at Johnson Electric!

Location: Stratford, ON (Onsite)
Vacancy Type: Existing Position

Pay Range: $53,000 - $62,000 CAD Annual

As our next Buyer, you'll play a critical role in ensuring the smooth operation of our manufacturing facility by coordinating the procurement of raw materials, equipment, production consumables, services, and supplies. Reporting to the Materials Manager, you will manage supplier relationships, negotiate pricing and contracts, support cross-functional teams, and help drive operational efficiency across the organization.

Why You'll Love Working Here

• Impactful Work: Take ownership of purchasing activities that directly support manufacturing operations and business success.
• Collaborative Environment: Partner with Engineering, Production, Maintenance, Quality, Finance, and Supply Chain teams.
• Career Growth: Gain exposure to a broad range of procurement, sourcing, and supplier management activities.
• Global Presence: Join a global organization focused on innovation, operational excellence, and continuous improvement.
• Competitive Rewards: Receive competitive compensation and a comprehensive benefits package.

What You'll Be Doing

• Manage procurement activities for materials, equipment, tooling, consumables, and services required by the business.
• Support up to $20 million in annual purchasing spend.
• Ensure purchasing requests comply with established purchasing procedures, approvals, and authorization requirements.
• Work closely with Maintenance to source parts, services, repairs, and one-time purchases.
• Prepare and manage RFQs and RFPs, evaluate supplier proposals, and negotiate pricing and contracts.
• Source specialized products and services to support Maintenance and Quality functions.
• Evaluate products and suppliers based on quality, pricing, service, and market conditions.
• Create and approve purchase orders while ensuring timely delivery of goods and services.
• Determine sourcing strategies including direct purchasing and competitive bidding.
• Support Accounting, Engineering, and Production teams with purchasing and supplier-related information.
• Resolve supplier quality issues and coordinate corrective actions with internal stakeholders and vendors.
• Review and approve invoices as required.
• Support system access and user setup activities in accordance with corporate procedures.
• Review and process product and manufacturing changes to ensure BOMs, work orders, rates, and system data are accurately maintained.
• Create new part numbers and maintain purchasing and inventory-related master data.
• Partner with other divisions to standardize products and consolidate suppliers where appropriate.
• Ensure compliance with Quality, Environmental, Health, and Safety Management Systems.
• Perform other related duties as assigned.

What We're Looking For

• College diploma or degree in Business, Supply Chain Management, Procurement, or a related discipline.
• Experience in purchasing, procurement, sourcing, or supply chain operations within a manufacturing environment.
• Strong negotiation and vendor management skills.
• Mechanical aptitude and the ability to understand technical purchasing requirements.
• Demonstrated ability to coordinate multiple purchasing activities and priorities simultaneously.
• Excellent communication, interpersonal, and organizational skills.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office applications.
• Experience utilizing ERP systems.

Bonus Points If You Have

• Experience in automotive manufacturing or industrial manufacturing environments.
• Knowledge of inventory management and materials planning processes.
• Experience managing RFQs, contract negotiations, and supplier performance.
• Familiarity with ERP systems used in manufacturing environments.
• Knowledge of CMS systems.
• Experience participating in continuous improvement and supplier consolidation initiatives.

How to Apply

Apply online at Johnson Electric Careers:

We look forward to learning how your procurement expertise and problem-solving abilities can help drive operational success at Johnson Electric.

What We Offer

Johnson Electric offers talented people like you the opportunity to grow professionally and personally, surrounded by some of the most dedicated, innovative, and entrepreneurial colleagues you will find anywhere. We offer competitive pay and benefits, along with a culture driven by our values and designed to ensure that our most important asset, our people, can flourish.

Johnson Electric welcomes and encourages applications from people with disabilities. Accommodations are available upon request for candidates participating in any stage of the selection process.

In accordance with the Ontario Human Rights Code and the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act, Johnson Electric is an equal opportunity employer committed to providing an inclusive and barrier-free recruitment and selection process. Applicants should advise Human Resources if they require accommodation during the recruitment process.

Please Note

Johnson Electric may use Artificial Intelligence tools as part of our recruitment process.

Come Join Our Global, Inclusive & Diverse Team