Buyer/Expeditor

Prelco Inc•Belleville, ON

4h•CA$60,000 - CA$75,000•Onsite

About The Position

Looking to join a dynamic team? We’ve got just what you’re looking for! Join the Prelco team as a Buyer/Expeditor. In this role, you will primarily be responsible for the tactical procurement of materials, equipment, and services to support organizational needs. This role ensures timely and cost-effective purchasing, maintains strong supplier relationships, and supports production goals through effective coordination and communication. If you have a strong foundation in manufacturing environments and bring strong procurement expertise, you might be the ideal candidate.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree, with strong experience in procurement or supply chain roles within a manufacturing environment (essential)
Strong verbal and written communication with effective cross-functional collaboration.
Advanced working knowledge of ERP systems; strong understanding of purchasing processes.
Strong negotiation skills, attention to detail, and effective prioritization and execution in a fast‑paced environment.
Ability to sit for extended periods and move between office and production floor environment as needed.
Committed to accuracy, operational efficiency and continuous improvement.
Interest in building strong, value-added supplier partnerships.

Nice To Haves

Exposure to ISO or other quality management system and experience with continuous improvement tools.

Responsibilities

Analyze purchasing needs based on sales orders, inventory levels, and operational forecasts.
Source, negotiate, and procure goods, materials, and services in a timely and cost‑effective manner.
Prepare and manage RFQs, RFPs, bids, and supplier documentation to support competitive sourcing.
Develop and maintain strong relationships with vendors, contractors, and service providers to ensure reliability, quality and continuous improvement.
Review and negotiate pricing, service agreements, and contract terms.
Monitor market trends and pricing fluctuations to inform purchasing strategies.
Monitor supply levels and delivery schedules, proactively identifying potential shortages or delays and recommending alternatives to minimize operational disruption.
Advise internal teams on lead times and procurement timelines to support planning and scheduling.
Investigate and resolve supplier quality issues, manage NCRs and coordinate returns, credits or replacements.
Verify vendor invoices and resolve billing discrepancies professionally and efficiently.
Liaise with internal departments to maintain ERP accuracy and data integrity.
Maintain complete and accurate vendor documentation and ensure compliance with safety and regulatory requirements.
Support sourcing strategies for key material categories to optimize cost and performance.
Identify supply chain risks and support mitigation strategies.
Act as a backup for other roles within the Operations team to ensure continuity.