Junior Buyer

This role is perfect for a proactive, "hands-on" professional who thrives in a fast-paced manufacturing environment. As a Junior Buyer, you won’t just be sitting behind a desk; you’ll be the bridge between the office and the plant floor, ensuring our production team has exactly what they need, when they need it.

Status: Temporary to Permanent
Compensation: $24/hour
Location: In-office (Daily)
Schedule: Mon – Thu: 7:00 AM – 4:30 PM
Fri: 7:00 AM – 1:00 PM (or until tasks are complete)

Key Responsibilities:
- Procurement & Supplier Management
- Issue purchase orders to replenish production materials and manage initial orders for new projects.
- Maintain the system database for materials, inventory, and PO tracking.
- Analyze supplier performance indicators and assist in sourcing new materials.
- Coordinate with vendors and manage follow-ups regarding non-conforming materials identified during quality inspections.
- Inventory & Warehouse Operations
- Execute regular cycle counts to ensure 100% inventory accuracy.
- Manage the Bill of Materials (BOM) and track material movement from offsite warehouses.
- Verify and receive incoming shipments into the ERP system using RF scanners.
- Problem-solve space constraints and optimize storage efficiency for easy production access.
- Collaborate closely with the forklift team and receivers to manage the loading/unloading of trailers.
- Ensure all materials are put away in designated locations to support lean manufacturing.

Qualifications:
- Minimum 3 years in a purchasing role.
- Minimum 3 years in inventory management and cycle counting.
- Proven experience driving material handling equipment (forklifts/reach trucks).
- Prior experience in a manufacturing environment is essential.

Skills:
- Technical: Proficient in ERP systems, RF scanners, and Microsoft Excel.
- Physical: Ability to lift up to 50 lbs and work on your feet.
- Communication: Strong email etiquette; French as a second language is a significant asset.
- Soft Skills: High level of punctuality, a "can-do" attitude, and the ability to work cohesively within a larger Supply Chain Management (SCM) team.

Education:
- Associate’s or Bachelor’s degree in Business, Logistics, or Mathematics preferred.
- Supply Chain certification is an asset.

If you are interested in this role please apply online at Randstad.ca

Advantages
- Work locally in the Barrie area
- Career as a buyer for a local manufacturing company
- Expand your skills in procurement and supplier management
- Opportunity for full-time
- Day Shift

Responsibilities
- Procurement & Supplier Management
- Issue purchase orders to replenish production materials and manage initial orders for new projects.
- Maintain the system database for materials, inventory, and PO tracking.
- Analyze supplier performance indicators and assist in sourcing new materials.
- Coordinate with vendors and manage follow-ups regarding non-conforming materials identified during quality inspections.
- Inventory & Warehouse Operations
- Execute regular cycle counts to ensure 100% inventory accuracy.
- Manage the Bill of Materials (BOM) and track material movement from offsite warehouses.
- Verify and receive incoming shipments into the ERP system using RF scanners.
- Problem-solve space constraints and optimize storage efficiency for easy production access.
- Collaborate closely with the forklift team and receivers to manage the loading/unloading of trailers.
- Ensure all materials are put away in designated locations to support lean manufacturing.

Qualifications
- Minimum 3 years in a purchasing role.
- Minimum 3 years in inventory management and cycle counting.
- Proven experience driving material handling equipment (forklifts/reach trucks).
- Prior experience in a manufacturing environment is essential.
- Associate’s or Bachelor’s degree in Business, Logistics, or Mathematics preferred.
- Supply Chain certification is an asset.

Summary
This role is perfect for a proactive, "hands-on" professional who thrives in a fast-paced manufacturing environment. As a Junior Buyer, you won’t just be sitting behind a desk; you’ll be the bridge between the office and the plant floor, ensuring our production team has exactly what they need, when they need it.

If you are interested in this role please apply online at Randstad.ca

Randstad Canada is committed to fostering a workforce reflective of all peoples of Canada. As a result, we are committed to developing and implementing strategies to increase the equity, diversity and inclusion within the workplace by examining our internal policies, practices, and systems throughout the entire lifecycle of our workforce, including its recruitment, retention and advancement for all employees. In addition to our deep commitment to respecting human rights, we are dedicated to positive actions to affect change to ensure everyone has full participation in the workforce free from any barriers, systemic or otherwise, especially equity-seeking groups who are usually underrepresented in Canada's workforce, including those who identify as women or non-binary/gender non-conforming; Indigenous or Aboriginal Peoples; persons with disabilities (visible or invisible) and; members of visible minorities, racialized groups and the LGBTQ2+ community.

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