Senior Buyer

About the Company

Since 1998, AVL has been a trusted partner in the industrial sector, delivering complete solutions for power generation, energy storage, and complex fabrications. We offer fully integrated services, spanning design, engineering, integration, and assembly, to meet the evolving demands of both renewable and non-renewable energy markets. Building on this foundation, our strategic partnership with Toromont enables us to be the first in the market to deliver a true full turnkey data center solution. This offering includes comprehensive engineering, generator supply, custom packaging solutions, chillers, and on-site commissioning–all under one roof. By leveraging Toromont’s strengths alongside our own, we streamline project execution and deliver greater value to our customers through a seamless, end-to-end approach that ensures performance, reliability, and efficiency.

About the Role

AVL is seeking an experienced and results-driven Senior Buyer to support our growing operations within the data center infrastructure industry. The Senior Buyer will be responsible for strategic sourcing, supplier management, procurement planning, cost control, and ensuring material availability to support manufacturing operations for custom and standard enclosure solutions. This role requires strong negotiation skills, technical purchasing knowledge, and the ability to collaborate cross-functionally with Engineering, Production, Quality, Planning, and Finance to support AVL’s operational and customer delivery objectives.

Responsibilities

Strategic Purchasing & Sourcing

• Lead procurement activities for raw materials, fabricated components, electrical components, hardware, and production supplies.
• Source and qualify new suppliers capable of supporting AVL’s quality, delivery, and cost expectations.
• Develop and maintain strategic supplier relationships to improve pricing, lead times, and service levels.
• Analyze market trends, material availability, and supply chain risks impacting manufacturing operations.
• Negotiate pricing agreements, contracts, payment terms, and long-term supply arrangements.

Supplier & Vendor Management

• Monitor supplier performance related to quality, delivery, responsiveness, and cost competitiveness.
• Maintain approved vendor lists and support vendor certification programs.

Operational Procurement

• Issue and manage purchase orders to support production schedules and inventory targets.
• Ensure timely delivery of materials to avoid production interruptions.
• Review MRP recommendations and adjust purchasing strategies based on demand fluctuations.
• Resolve invoice discrepancies, shortages, damaged shipments, and delivery issues.
• Maintain accurate purchasing records and ERP system data.

Cross-Functional Collaboration

• Partner with Engineering on alternate parts, product changes, and cost-reduction initiatives.
• Support Production and Planning teams with material availability and schedule alignment.
• Collaborate with Finance on budgeting, forecasting, and inventory optimization.
• Support Quality Assurance with supplier quality concerns and corrective action follow-up.

Qualifications

• Minimum 5–8 years of purchasing or procurement experience within a manufacturing environment.
• Experience in sheet metal fabrication, electrical components, industrial manufacturing, or data center infrastructure preferred.
• Experience working with ERP/MRP systems in a manufacturing setting.
• Strong understanding of supply chain operations and vendor management.
• Advanced negotiation and supplier management skills.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced manufacturing environment with shifting priorities.

Pay range and compensation package

70,000-90,000

Equal Opportunity Statement

At AVL Manufacturing, we are dedicated to fostering an inclusive hiring process and supporting candidates with disabilities. If you require any accommodations during recruitment or selection, please notify our Human Resources team so we can assist you appropriately.