Buyer Mechanical Electronic Components

Bring mechanical and electronic parts expertise to a hybrid Buyer contract in Kitchener, supporting purchasing with manufacturing and engineering teams.
This Buyer coordinates inventory acquisition through cost analysis, volume planning, supplier relationships, and purchase order management. The one-year contract may be extended and requires legal authorization to work in the United States without sponsorship. You will use ERP systems, preferably SAP or Epicor, and Excel tools including VLOOKUP and pivot tables. The position supports material readiness, production schedules, and supply chain operations through defined procedures and sound judgment.

Key Responsibilities:

Coordinate purchasing activities with manufacturing and engineering departments
Perform commodity cost analysis and volume planning
Manage purchase orders, tracking, follow-up, and invoice matching
Monitor subcontract cost, schedule, and scope
Recommend alternative sourcing and make-versus-buy analyses
Requirements:
35 years of buying or purchasing experience
Hands-on mechanical and electronic parts purchasing experience
Excel proficiency with VLOOKUP and pivot tables
ERP experience, ideally SAP or Epicor
Legal authorization to work without visa sponsorship
Apply your technical purchasing, Excel analysis, and supplier coordination capabilities to material readiness in Kitchener.