Supply Chain Planning & Purchasing Specialist

Indirect Buyer Location Brampton, ON L6T 5T2 : About Powersmiths/Socomec: Powersmiths is a member of the Socomec SAS corporate family of companies, a global organization with nearly a century of success in providing innovative solutions within the energy industry.
Powersmiths provides integrated energy and environmental solutions, and with Socomec SAS, integrated products for energy storage and critical power. Our products are designed for a wide range of applications in the building renewal market space, data centers, power distribution, power management and critical power markets. Powersmiths' team of highly skilled professionals has been serving the market for over 20 years. Our customers are located across the USA and Canada.
As an independent manufacturer, with 12 international manufacturing sites, Socomec is known for its innovative, high-quality products. Socomec is comprised of 30 subsidiary companies worldwide, with a strong and growing presence in North America.
The Indirect Buyer is responsible for sourcing and procuring the goods and services that are not directly involved in the production of finished products, such as MRO, IT equipment, facility services, office supplies, professional services, and manufacturing equipment.
The Indirect Buyer plays a key role in supporting the day-to-day operations by ensuring that all non-production needs are met efficiently and cost-effectively. The position works closely with various departments, such as production, IT, engineering, and HR, to understand their requirements, source appropriate suppliers, negotiate favorable terms, manage supplier relationships, an ensuring continuity of the business.
The ideal candidate will possess a combination of strong planning, organizational and technical skills. Coordinate and execute the requisition-/procure-to-pay process for indirect goods and services, such as MRO, office supplies, IT equipment, facility services, professional services, and capital equipment.
Monitor, enhance, and develop action plans based on key purchasing indicators, such as costing and cost savings, and supplier delivery and service performance.
Coordinate supplier selection and development process, including potential supplier identification and evaluation, cost and service-level negotiations, and inventory management.
Conduct business reviews with suppliers and implement/strengthen supplier performance metrics.
Collaborate cross-functionally to drive the most optimal total cost of ownership when considering the entire supply chain (price, lead time, shipping/logistics, tariffs/duties, manufacturing processes, service level required, etc.).
Identify and propose mitigation plans for potential risks associated with purchasing, such as supply chain disruptions or supplier failures for the Indirect category.
Adjust/modify purchasing plans to accommodate rush orders, goods and services supply delays, etc. to minimize impact to the business and customers.
Assess purchasing processes and make recommendations for continuous improvements.
Provide recommendations to enhance the business to handle projected growth.
Bachelor's degree or college diploma in business or a related discipline.
Purchasing and/or Supply Chain degree, certification, and/or accreditation is an asset.
Experience: 3+ years of Purchasing experience in a related industry, specifically working to support the manufacturing of custom products.
Fluent in English, both verbal and written.
This role is located in an office environment, with frequent visits to factory floors.
Position requires travel to suppliers.
Adherence to company policies.
Powersmiths offers an interesting, innovative work environment, competitive salaries and a competitive benefits package.
Upon request, we will provide reasonable accommodation for disabilities to support participation of candidates in all aspects of the recruitment process. Job Type: Full-time
Bonus pay

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Monday to Friday

Do you have a Bachelor's degree or college diploma in business or a related field?
How many years of purchasing experience, specifically working to support the manufacturing of custom products do you have?
Have you worked with contract negotiation and supplier relationship management?
Are you proficient in procurement software (e.g., SAP, Oracle, or equivalent)?
Do you have any certification in Supply Chain Management?
Do you have experience with ISO9001/ISO14001 Environmental and Quality Management Systems?
Are you comfortable commuting to our Brampton office daily and travel occasionally to the U.