Associate Buyer

Associate Buyer

As an S&C Electric Canada team member, you’ll work on tasks and projects that have real-world impact. You’ll help transform the grid for resilient and reliable power worldwide. S&C has a history of more than 70 years of innovation in Canada. We continue this legacy as a trusted, forward‑thinking leader in the power industry. As a team member, you will advance a safer, more reliable, and more resilient electrical grid.

Our products help the grid adapt to severe weather and transition to clean energy. We’re big enough to be a respected industry leader but small enough to allow you to impact our company directly. Our commitment gives you opportunities to impact on and off the job positively.

Onsite.

The estimated annual base salary range for this position is $54,630 - $72,387.4. Individual pay within this salary range is determined by several compensable factors, including performance, knowledge, job‑related skills and experience, and relevant education or training. This position may also be eligible for S&C’s annual incentive plan (AIP). AIP amounts are variable and are dependent on both company and individual performance, subject to eligibility criteria.

The target bonus percentage for this role is 5% of annual base earnings.

• Work alongside other Buyers to understand a specific set of commodities required for certain production lines and work with suppliers to acquire the needed materials in a timely and cost‑efficient manner.
• Track purchases, monitor vendor quality and maintain records of supplier performance and information.
• Act as the primary point of contact with suppliers, working closely with them to address timing and quality issues.
• Collaborate cross‑functionally with both production and non‑production teams to ensure that materials and production supplies are provided in a timely manner.
• Maintain supplier trackers outside of Oracle database.
• Maintain purchasing item data.
• Maintain supplier catalog information.
• Analyze purchasing data to spot trends and opportunities.
• Understand and comply with all applicable company policies and rules.

• Bachelor's degree or diploma in Operations or Supply Chain Management.
• Good written and verbal communication skills with the ability to communicate effectively with supervisors and team members, adjusting communication approaches based on the audience.
• Strong organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple tasks to meet deadlines.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Strong attention to detail and ability to complete activities with accuracy.
• Good critical thinking and problem‑solving skills and an ability to identify potential issues and seek support for resolution.
• Ability to work in manufacturing and assembly environments.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office products, including Outlook and Excel.

Normal or frequent minor physical effort required for the day‑to‑day activity in the workplace. May involve standing, sitting, walking, climbing stairs and lifting/moving/using objects or equipment up to 20 lbs.

Acceptable working environment with minor or almost no disagreeable or challenging working conditions as part of everyday expected levels (all jobs will occasionally experience undesirable or disagreeable events).

This posting is to fill an existing vacancy within S&C Electric Canada.

Please note that S&C Electric Canada may use artificial intelligence (AI) tools to assist in the screening, assessment, or selection of applicants for this position.

• Competitive compensation and performance‑based bonus
• Generous employer‑matched retirement savings plan
• Three weeks of paid vacation, plus paid holiday shutdown
• 100% employer‑paid health and wellness benefits, including:
• Medical, dental, vision, and prescription coverage
• Health Care Spending Account (HCSA) & Personal Spending Account (PSA)
• Life, AD&D, and disability insurance, with optional enhancement
• Summer hours program
• Education reimbursement
• Seniority recognition
• Access to Spark LMS for continuous learning and development
• A safe and fun working environment where we celebrate our milestones.

S&C Electric Canada Ltd. is an equal‑opportunity employer. In accordance with the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act, 2005 and the Ontario Human Rights Code, S&C Electric Canada Ltd. will provide accommodations throughout the recruitment, selection and/or assessment process to applicants with disabilities. If selected to participate in the recruitment, selection and/or assessment process, please inform S&C Electric Canada Ltd.’s Human Resources staff of the nature of any accommodation(s) that you may require in respect of any materials or processes used to ensure your equal participation.