Buyer/Planner
Listed on 2026-02-16
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Engineering
Procurement / Purchasing, Operations Engineer
Buyer/Planner - 1 Year Contract
Reporting to the Manager – Procurement, the Buyer/Planner is responsible for purchase material requirements planning, purchase order & supplier relationship management.
Shifts
Must have flexibility to work rotating shifts to accommodate production schedule, including days, afternoons, nights and overtime as required.
Compensation
Competitive compensation packages
Starting Salary: $68,005
Skills Progression Program to allow you to have clear, transparent, and an objective criterion that allows YOU to take charge of YOUR career knowing what is required to reach each level and do so at your own pace. We want to put your career progression in your control
Comprehensive Benefits (health care, dental care, life and disability coverage) & RRSP group contribution programs with RRSP increasing based on seniority
All-encompassing Employee Assistance Program (EAP) with 24/7 confidential support
Corporate Partnerships (health and wellness, recreation and leisure,
Company bonus incentive plan – which increases based on years of service
Retirement bonus based on age and years of service
Company events and celebrations throughout the year
Long service vacation cash out at year end
Recognition program
Reimbursement Programs including
Uniform – production
Mr. Safety Shoe – work boots allowance
Prescription safety glasses
Childcare subsidy
What to expect from us
Industry Information
Tier 1 Aero Structures Facility
Training & Development
Extensive training programs
Employee referral program
Professional development programs
Employee engagement programs all year round including
Year-round events
MHICA Wings Peer to Peer Recognition Program
Leadership programs
Responsibilities
Prepares, issues, and administers all Purchase Orders for selected suppliers
Monitors and expedites purchased materials to ensure timely delivery of product to support customer requirements. Reviews alternative supplier options, revisions to support production.
Reports daily on critical items required for production.
Timely escalation of critical items not supporting and industry wide challenges.
Communicates critical items with Production Planning and Co-ordinating team.
Applies advanced planning and forecasting skills to ensure future on time deliveries.
Analyzes material requirements and/or Kanban levels for purchased parts to achieve optimum material flow.
Monitors and expedites materials to ensure material flow to support production requirements and sales orders.
Establishes order parameters to optimize inventory levels to improve flow.
Develops and manages effective relationships with internal departments. . engineering, marketing, customer service, manufacturing, accounting, planning/materials, and quality.
Maintains strong working relationships with suppliers.
Maintains Material Requirements Planning (MRP) order parameters on assigned parts (. lead time, Minimum Order Quantity (MOQ), Multiples, Contact info in MHICA system.
Qualifications
Skills & Qualifications
Advanced planning and forecasting skills,
Excellent organization skills,
Excellent oral and written communication skills with a demonstrated ability to interact effectively with individuals at all levels in the organization,
Time management skills and the ability to handle multiple priorities,
Familiarity with ERP systems – Syspro preferred,
Driven, tenacious and assertive character,
Resilient and reliant / creative go to person,
Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications
Ability to review and relate Engineering Drawings and Specifications is an asset.
Current work authorization for Canada is required for all openings.
Please note:
A criminal background check is required for candidates aged 18 and over. Instructions and next steps will be provided as part of the offer process.
Experience
Minimum 5+ years’ prior experience as a Buyer / Planner, or other Supply Chain Management function,
Aerospace experience is an asset.
Education
Degree or Diploma in business or related program,
In lieu of degree/diploma, 10+ years of related experience.
We value the individual behind every application. Each resume is reviewed by our recruitment team - we do not use automated AI screening to assess resumes.
About Us
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