At Buchner Manufacturing Inc. (BMI), we offer a wide range of high-quality exterior building products—including aluminum and steel rain-ware, siding, roofing, windows, tools, and much more. From humble beginnings, Buchner Manufacturing has grown to become one of the leading North American manufacturers of building products—serving locations around the world. Today, BMI has two manufacturing plants and five retail locations throughout Ontario.
Benefits of Working at Buchner
- Competitive pay
- Merit bonuses
- Generous benefits package
- Paid Sick Days
- Group health, dental, life and AD&D
- Prescription safety glasses and safety shoe reimbursement
- Company-matching Group RRSP/DPSP contribution plan
- Employee referral program
- Annual Incentive Program
We are hiring for a Purchasing Manager to join our team in Newmarket! The successful candidate will be responsible for creating and executing purchasing strategies that align with company goals. They are also responsible for tracking metrics, evaluating procedures, negotiating deals, and managing vendor relationships. The position reports to the VP of Operations and Purchasing.
Responsibilities:
- Evaluate and control the purchasing of raw materials, contracts, and other goods and services
- Develop, implement, and evaluate purchasing policies
- Recruit, train, and mentor purchasing department staff
- Maintain records of inventory to determine when new goods need to be ordered
- Oversee the negotiations of all purchases made by the purchasing department
- Negotiate on behalf of the organization and maintain good relationships with vendors
- Monitor and manage inventory levels to determine when new purchases need to be scheduled
- Coordinate with vendors to follow up on unresolved issues
- Conduct research on potential vendors and suppliers
- Collaborate with other departments to help facilitate and improve processes
- Maintain accurate and up-to-date records of all purchasing activities
- Adhere to and always enforce health & safety policies and procedures
- Other duties as required
Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:
- Must be computer literate (Microsoft Office, ERP Software)
- Strong analytical skills
- Excellent negotiation skills
- Carry out complex oral and written instructions
- Clearly communicate expectations and goals across departments
- Attention to detail
- Flexible, innovative and adaptable
- Effective verbal and written communicator with staff as well as all levels of management
Why Work At Buchner?
Buchner Manufacturing Inc. takes pride in the reputation we have built by supplying quality products at very competitive prices, and always with the focus of providing exceptional service to our customers. Our success is directly attributed to the efforts of an outstanding team of dedicated, hardworking, and talented employees—many of whom have been a part of our organization for the entirety of their careers. We believe in continually striving to achieve these results by creating a positive and safe work environment for everyone.
We welcome and encourage applications from people with disabilities. Accommodations are available on request for candidates taking part in all aspects of the selection process.
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $70,000.00-$90,000.00 per year
Benefits:
- Dental care
- Extended health care
- Life insurance
- On-site parking
- Paid time off
- RRSP match
- Vision care
Schedule:
Ability to commute/relocate:
- Newmarket, ON: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (required)
Experience:
- Purchasing: 1 year (preferred)
- Inventory management: 1 year (preferred)
Work Location: In person
