Archived listing. The details below describe a past opening.
An Automotive parts manufacturer in Woodstock, ON is currently seeking a Purchasing Agent to join their team. Ideal candidate will have 2+ years of production/manufacturing industry purchasing/Procurement experience. This is a full-time, permanent, and comes with a great benefit package.
Responsibilities of Purchasing Agent:
- Managed supplier relationships and sourcing activities for assigned commodities.
- Led RFQ processes, supplier selection, cost analysis, and business award recommendations.
- Negotiated pricing, service levels, and annual cost reduction initiatives through strategic sourcing and value engineering.
- Developed purchasing strategies and supported cross-functional projects with Engineering and Production teams.
- Conducted supplier performance reviews, site visits, and assessments to improve quality, productivity, and cost competitiveness.
- Monitored project progress and reported performance metrics using continuous improvement (PDCA) methodology.
- Reviewed customer specifications and technical drawings to ensure supplier compliance and product requirements.
Qualifications of Purchasing Agent:
- At least 2+ year of experience in supply chain coordination, purchasing at manufacturing or industrial supplier industry
- Associate degree in Supply Chain Management, Business Administration, Marketing, Communication and related field preferred
- Strong negotiation skill
- No travel restriction to US facility
- Experience with ERP software – MS Dynamics, SAP, AS400 etc. is a big plus
- Proficient in Microsoft Office suite, especially Excel
- Ability to be flexible to work effectively with a wide variety of people and to work responsibly and effectively in a multicultural environment
- Ability to multi-task and perform duties time efficiently
- Team-worker, Detail-oriented, Responsible, Punctual, Self-motivated
Activ8 Recruitment & Solutions / Renaissance Resources Inc. has been a trusted leader in North American recruiting for Japanese businesses for over 25 years. We specialize in connecting top talent with companies in the Automotive, Electronics, Food & Beverage, Logistics, Manufacturing, Oil & Gas, Banking & Finance, and Entertainment industries. Our client-focused approach ensures that we understand your unique needs, whether you’re a company seeking skilled professionals or a candidate looking for the right career opportunity. By working closely with each individual, we provide tailored solutions that drive success.
We screen ALL Candidates to verify the validity of each applicant's provided information. Upon submitting your resume, we will contact only those candidates that we deem qualified for our client. If we do not contact you, we do not see the fit for the position. If we are unable to reach you in a reasonable timeframe, you will be eliminated from the pool of potential candidates. All offers of employment may be contingent upon successful completion of a background check in compliance with applicable laws.
We prioritize direct applicants; third-party resumes may not be reviewed.
