Maintenance, Specialist – Inventory & Purchaser

Maintenance, Specialist – Inventory & Purchaser (Contract)

• Scarborough, ON
• Manufacturing

As part of the largest baking company in the world, Bimbo Canada is a leading producer and distributor of packaged fresh bread, bakery products and snacks. We produce and distribute more than 1,000 products across; 18 brands Canadians know and trust, like Dempster's®, Villaggio®, POM®, Bon Matin®, Stonemill®, Natural Bakery®, Takis®, Thomas'®, Little Bites™, Vachon®, Hostess® and more.

In business for more than 110 years, the company operates 15 bakeries and employs approximately 4,000 associates across Canada. Bimbo Canada creates value by being at the forefront of manufacturing and service delivery innovation in the baking industry through the continued improvement and refinement of its supply chain network while serving major grocery chains, retail outlets and food service operations across Canada.

At Bimbo Canada, we’re more than just a bakery - we’re a family dedicated to baking delicious moments for millions. Our beliefs are the foundation of our success, and we’re looking for people who share our commitment to excellence.

The Maintenance Inventory & Purchaser Specialist is responsible for coordinating, organizing, and maintaining all parts, tools, materials, and supplies required by the Maintenance Department in a food manufacturing environment. This role ensures accurate inventory levels, timely replenishment, efficient storage, and full compliance with safety, quality, and food-safety regulations. The Specialist works closely with Maintenance Supervisors, Technicians, and external vendors to support maintenance activities, minimize downtime, and optimize equipment reliability.

• Principal contact for any work that is required and ensures constant communication with the requester.
• Purchasing of maintenance related spare parts inventory, consumables and services.
• Manage spare parts inventory to minimize cycle count deficiencies
• Follow-up on all delinquent purchase orders with suppliers and research alternate parts
• Provide monthly reports on inventory value, and cycle counts and adjustments
• Communicates between all facets of a 24/7 manufacturing environment to schedule and prioritize all maintenance assignments.
• Craft labour estimates, ensuring all resources and parts are available before work order is scheduled.
• Develop long & short range plans including complete job packages.
• Ensure proper follow-up and close out of every job.
• Develop & analyze KPI reports
• Documentation control and analysis as it pertains to food safety, health & safety, security, and the environment.
• Work closely with department to establish PM programs and predictive PM’s, analysis of equipment history, and repetitive failure analysis.
• Development/implementation and review of PM checklist/schedule
• Review and plan preventive and corrective maintenance requests
• Assistance in development & implementation of capital projects
• Estimate time and costs required for project executions
• Follow-up on Department’s work order (Maintenance, Quality, H&S, Production, etc.) and validate planned timelines
• Bring technical support to the Maintenance teams, to ensure optimization
• Create, analyze and update the Oracle system
• Participate in continuous improvement project teams, as required
• Identify and resolve problems, recommending improvements in the planning process and ensure routine schedules
• Maintain safe and clean work environment by ensuring plant is in accordance with governing practices, codes and regulations.
• Prioritize and schedule work backlogs by type and status
• Produce planned work schedules for Maintenance Supervisors
• Conduct follow-up to ensure satisfactory completion of required work
• Understand and…