About this role
We are a long-established distributor and manufacturer of industrial fasteners. We are seeking a detail-oriented, proactive Purchaser to manage the purchasing of fasteners, threaded rod, round bar and related industrial products. This role is responsible for keeping inventory available for customer orders and in-house manufacturing in a fast-paced environment.
Duties
- Review inventory levels and replenish stock as required.
- Source and purchase materials from suppliers in Canada, the United States and overseas.
- Request and compare supplier quotes based on price, lead time and overall cost.
- Negotiate pricing and purchasing terms with suppliers.
- Review supplier order confirmations for accuracy.
- Follow up on outstanding purchase orders and incoming materials.
- Resolve receiving discrepancies or supplier issues.
- Coordinate with sales, manufacturing and warehouse teams on material requirements.
- Maintain accurate purchasing and supplier records.
- Help improve purchasing processes and inventory tracking.
Experience
- Previous purchasing or procurement experience in an industrial, manufacturing or distribution environment.
- Industrial product knowledge is an asset.
- Fastener knowledge is an asset but not required.
- Experience with ERP or inventory systems.
- Good working knowledge of Microsoft Office, particularly Excel.
- Strong organizational and problem-solving skills.
- Strong attention to detail.
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
- Ability to work independently in a fast-paced environment.
- Experience with U.S. or overseas purchasing is an asset.
Pay: $45,000.00-$65,000.00 per year
Work Location: In person