Manufacturing Estimator & Purchasing Specialist
- Midland, ON, Canada
$50,000 to $70,000 CAD / year · Full-time
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Job details
- Pay
- $50,000 to $70,000 CAD / year
- Job type
- Full-time
- Posting language
- English
Original job description
We are a growing custom contract manufacturer specializing in industrial plastic injection moulding, painting, and assembly services. We are seeking a Manufacturing Estimator & Purchasing Specialist to join our team.
This position combines estimating, ERP data management, engineering change coordination, and purchasing activities into a key role supporting both new business development and day-to-day operations.
What You'll Do
- Prepare cost estimates for new customer projects
- Analyze manufacturing processes, cycle times, labour, materials, and purchased components
- Create and maintain Bills of Materials (BOMs) and manufacturing routings
- Process Engineering Change Notices (ECNs)
- Source and purchase materials, components, and services
- Obtain supplier quotations and negotiate pricing
- Issue and manage purchase orders
- Follow up on supplier deliveries and resolve invoice discrepancies
- Work closely with Sales, Engineering, Production, Quality, and Suppliers
What We're Looking For
- Experience in manufacturing estimating, purchasing, engineering support, or production planning
- Knowledge of manufacturing processes and costing principles
- Experience with ERP/MRP systems
- Strong Excel skills
- Excellent communication and organizational skills
- Plastics industry experience preferred
We Offer
- Competitive compensation
- Employer benefits package
- Stable manufacturing environment
- Opportunity to work across multiple business functions
- Career growth and development opportunities
More about this job
Responsibilities
The role involves preparing cost estimates for new projects, managing Bills of Materials, and coordinating engineering changes. Additionally, the specialist will handle purchasing activities, negotiate with suppliers, and ensure timely delivery of materials.
Requirements
Candidates should have experience in manufacturing estimating, purchasing, or production planning, along with proficiency in ERP/MRP systems. Strong organizational skills and knowledge of manufacturing costing principles are essential for this position.
Skills
- Manufacturing estimating
- Purchasing
- ERP systems
- MRP systems
- Excel
- Bill of materials
- Engineering change notices
- Cost analysis
- Supplier negotiation
- Production planning
- Communication
- Organizational skills
- Plastic injection moulding
- Data management
Benefits
- Competitive compensation
- Employer benefits package
Visa sponsorship
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Categories
- Manufacturing
- Engineering
- Administrative
- Logistics
Keywords
- Manufacturing
- Estimating
- Purchasing
- Plastic injection moulding
- ERP
- MRP
- BOM
- ECN
- Costing
- Supply chain
- Procurement
- Negotiation
- Production planning
- Excel
- Contract manufacturing
- Assembly services
- Painting services
- Engineering support