Purchasing Supervisor

Company Introduction:

Arrow Machine and Fabrication Group is an engineering-focused solution provider of machined castings, fabrications, and assemblies. We serve OEM customers in the rail, material handling, mining, defense, heavy truck, agriculture, power systems, construction, nuclear, engineered products, architectural, and forestry industries. We have access to the broadest range of metalwork solutions worldwide through our elite group of companies. Arrow focuses on providing innovative design, quality craftsmanship, and exceptional customer service.

Group Division:

For more than 45 years, Arrow Off Road Guelph division has been a supplier of choice for OEM customers in the Material Handling, Rail, Construction, Forestry, Agriculture, Mining, and Defense industries. With operations in both Canada and China, our focus is on safety, quality, delivery, cost, and the environment. Our mission of good parts on time, along with strong customer relationships and company performance, will continue our history of growth.

Compensation Range: $95,000 up to $100,000 annually

Position Summary: This position is directly responsible for ensuring the supply of (MRO) Materials, Repairs, and Operating Services is met and supports corporate cost reduction goals along with inventory and daily production targets. This role is responsible for the procurement of maintenance, repair, and operations (MRO) supplies and services to ensure the smooth functioning of the organization’s facilities and production equipment. This role involves sourcing suppliers, negotiating contracts, placing purchase orders, and managing vendor relationships while ensuring cost-efficiency and compliance with company policies.

Primary Responsibilities:

• Support, lead, and coach Junior MRO Buyer to meet departmental goals.
• Meet cost reduction targets for (MRO) materials and services to promote cost competitiveness. Involving and quote for all Arrow divisions where synergies are present.
• Provide cost, consumption analysis, and inventory rationalization to support spending controls and inventory production supplies. Weekly reporting.
• Prepare RFQ’s, analyzing data, working with leads at each facility to determine needs/expectations. Negotiating with vendors. Working with the plant leads to implement any changes in supply/service.
• Establish and maintain procedures to control and monitor consumable and MRO costs.
• Source and develop new suppliers and review sourcing of all services and production processes to improve quality and cost competitiveness of all AOR/EP divisions.
• Maintain key contacts with suppliers who provide MRO services and materials to the facilities. Monitor all contracts, cost reduction strategies, and policies for supplier quality.
• Develop and support corporate guidelines to control supplier contact with non-purchasing personnel.
• Report and monitor market conditions and trends on key commodities related to MRO, establish performance measures for purchasing and the supply base.
• Track, monitor, and maintain purchase order deliveries to drive on-time delivery to schedules.
• Identify opportunities for consolidation, standardization, and cost savings across the MRO purchasing function.
• Create and maintain an Approved Supplier list for MRO functions.
• Utilize proven project management skills.
• Support and cooperate with other divisions of Arrow Manufacturing as required or requested.
• Participate as the lead between the corporation and the supply bases for the MRO spend.
• Evaluate and report supplier performance, measurable and disposition of quality on behalf of the Corporation.
• Adhere to all purchasing policies, procedures, and verifications of appropriate applications, rules, and precedents to support the Corporate Policy and Procedures.
• Support creating and maintaining Standard Word Instructions.
• Effectively keep Operations and the Purchasing Manager informed with supply chain developments, risks, disruptions, and opportunities.
• Record and continually update a preventative maintenance program in the “maintenance computer system” to ensure inspections and repairs are documented or scheduled to be repaired.
• Abide by all Occupational Health & Safety Regulations and Company Health & Safety Policies and Procedures.
• Other duties as required.

Desired Experience / Qualifications:

• Minimum of 5 years’ experience in Purchasing and Supply Chain Management.
• Minimum of 2 years in a Lead or Supervisory MRO-focused purchasing role.
• 5 years of purchasing experience in a manufacturing environment.
• Post-secondary education in Materials Management, Purchasing, or similar. Certification through SCMA or NISCL is preferred.
• Candidates must be proficient in using various types of computer software (Word, Excel, and Outlook, and ERP/MRP based systems).
• Experience in ROP/Kanban and lean concept methodology is an asset.

Preferred Skills:

• Well-developed communication & analytical, and negotiation skills.
• Highly motivated, customer-focused team player and innovator.
• Understanding of MRO parts, sourcing methods, and supply chain processes.
• Initiative, resourcefulness, and a sense of accountability.
• Demonstrated ability to lead initiatives on a cross-functional team.
• High level of planning, organizational & implementation skills.
• Solid analytical and technical critical thinking skills.
• Ability to manage and coordinate multiple projects in a fast-paced environment.
• Ability to build strong internal and external relationships.
• Extremely organized and resourceful individual capable of multitasking and remaining calm in stressful circumstances; ability to function in a dynamic environment with changing priorities.
• Top-level interpersonal and written communication skills.
• Able to support flexible working hours during a crisis- i.e. take after-hours calls to support urgent breakdowns.

EQUIPMENT/TOOLS/TECHNOLOGY USED:

• Microsoft Office, Teams, Visual Manufacturing.

What We Offer - Your Benefits Package

At Arrow, we’re proud to offer a benefits package that supports your health, finances, and future.

Health & Wellness

• Health, dental, and vision coverage from day one!
• Virtual healthcare with Lumino Health
• Employee and Family Assistance Program (Homewood Health)
• Fitness membership discount
• Work boots and prescription safety glasses program

Financial Benefits

• Automatic Enrollment in Company-Paid Deferred Profit Sharing
• RRSP Match Program
• Life and travel insurance for you and your family
• Profit Sharing
• Employee Discount Program

Time Off & Culture

• Three weeks vacation days to start
• Regular company events and team activities
• Supportive, inclusive workplace culture

Career Growth

• Tuition reimbursement for job-related education and training

Arrow is committed to diversity and inclusion. We provide accommodations throughout the recruitment process in line with the Human Rights Code and Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act.

Candidates, please note that we do not use AI for application screening.

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