Experience Required

• Diploma in Supply Chain Management, Purchasing or Business is an asset
• 3-5 years of buying/purchasing experience in a manufacturing environment
• Experience with supplier managed inventory
• Experience with Lean Manufacturing
• Ability to read and understand technical drawings
• Basic knowledge of metal fabrication
• Strong Math Skills
• Ability to troubleshoot and problem solve
• Experience with Microsoft Excel

Primary Responsibilites

This is a full-time permanent position in our Sarnia facility.

Salary: $50,000 – $70,000 annually based on education and experience

Signing Bonus: New regular employees will receive a signing bonus of $500 after successfully completing their three month probationary period, and $1000 after one year of continuous employment. The employee must be on active payroll for the entire timeframe to qualify. Contract positions do not qualify for the signing bonus.


Mac-Weld Machining Ltd. an international leader in the manufacturing of instrumentation components, serving industry in the oil and gas, power generation and waste water applications. Our ability to deliver uncompromising quality, precision products, on time and at a fair price truly sets us apart from our competition.
Mac-Weld Machining Ltd. is seeking a Senior Buyer to take on the task of sharing our vision locally and globally.
Skills & Responsibilities
• Purchase goods, materials, components or services in line with specified cost, quality and delivery targets
• Ensure continuous supply of required goods and materials and communicate any supply problems which may pose a risk or impact on business operations
• Research and evaluate areas of opportunity to reduce costs where possible
• Develop ideas and strategies to improve operational efficiency, add value, aid business performance and work towards a strategy of continuous improvement
• Negotiate contracts, improved prices and terms of business with suppliers and review opportunities to make business savings utilizing negotiation and procurement best practice tools and methods
• Evaluate suppliers and undertake performance reviews to ensure contract compliance and manage performance improvement activities
• Explore alternate sources for goods and materials
• Assess tenders and quotations from potential suppliers
• Prepare purchase orders in line with final negotiations with selected suppliers and in line with organizational targets and requirements
• Contact suppliers in a professional manner to resolve price, quality, and delivery or invoice issues
• Other duties as assigned

Additional Requirements

Mac-Weld Machining is a privately owned company. We are proud of our connected and engaged culture, and our warm and welcoming environment. To the right individual we offer a competitive salary and benefits, shift premium, annual clothing allowance and pension, Happy Friday and more
Mac-Weld is committed to diversity, employment equity and inclusion in the workplace. If you need an accommodation during the recruitment process because of a disability, please inform our recruitment team when applying so that we may provide assistance.
Job Type: Full Time
Job Location: Sarnia-Ontario

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