Purchaser

Location: Concord, Ontario

Department: Purchasing

Reports to: Purchasing Manager

Position: Permanent, Full-time

About RONCO

RONCO is a proudly Canadian manufacturer of Personal Protective Equipment (PPE), providing occupational safety solutions that combine quality, reliability and comfort to the food, industrial and healthcare industries.

Founded in 1996 and headquartered in Concord, Ontario, RONCO has grown into an international safety company with operations and team members across multiple markets, including established operations in Canada, China and Europe.

We are committed to providing our customers with products and solutions that support a safe and productive work environment, while continuing to grow through quality, service and innovation.

Website: www.roncosafety.com

About the Role

We are looking for a Purchaser / Buyer to join our Purchasing team. This role is responsible for order planning, maintaining continuous supply, monitoring purchase orders, and maintaining strong vendor relationships. The position also supports Customer Service, Logistics, Inventory, Accounting and other departments as needed.

What You'll Do

• Manage purchasing and purchase orders by creating, processing and tracking orders, ensuring accuracy and on-time delivery, and managing any changes or cancellations.
• Support supplier sourcing and vendor management by researching and evaluating suppliers, maintaining approved supplier lists, negotiating pricing, delivery timelines and terms, and supporting continuous improvement with assigned vendors.
• Support inventory and supply continuity by working with Inventory and Warehouse teams to monitor stock levels, prevent shortages, and help avoid overstocking or waste.
• Monitor quality and purchasing costs by ensuring purchased goods meet required standards, addressing discrepancies or defects, coordinating returns or replacements, controlling costs, and identifying alternative suppliers or cost-saving opportunities.
• Maintain purchasing records and coordinate across departments by keeping accurate procurement documentation, working with Finance, Operations, Production and other teams, and communicating supplier delays or issues to relevant stakeholders.
• Ensure compliance and resolve purchasing issues by following company, legal, regulatory and ethical sourcing requirements, resolving delivery, quality, order or invoice discrepancies and supplier disputes, and performing other duties as assigned.

What You'll Bring

• Post-secondary degree or diploma in Supply Chain Management, Business Administration or a related discipline.
• 3–5 years of Materials Management and Purchasing experience.
• Fluent English, both oral and written.
• Chinese language proficiency is an asset.
• Strong attention to detail, with the ability to identify discrepancies related to inventory and financial information.
• Strong problem-solving skills and the ability to resolve complex issues independently and efficiently.
• Ability to develop solutions to new or previously unresolved issues.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills, including the ability to work effectively with others when implementing inventory control plans.
• Strong computer skills with the ability to maintain databases effectively.
• Professional approach when working with suppliers, customers and internal departments.
• Strong written communication skills for preparing reports.

Why Join RONCO?

This role provides an opportunity to work closely with suppliers and cross-functional teams while contributing directly to purchasing, inventory availability, cost management and supply continuity.

You will also have exposure to an international supply environment and opportunities to contribute to vendor performance and continuous improvement initiatives.

What We Offer

• Salary Range: CAD $60,000–$62,500 annually, depending on experience and qualifications.
• Discretionary performance bonus opportunity, where applicable, based on performance.
• Hybrid work arrangement, based on role requirements and company policy.
• Paid vacation in accordance with RONCO policies.
• Professional development opportunities, including RONCO’s Professional Development & Tuition Reimbursement program, where applicable.
• Opportunity to grow responsibilities and participate in broader projects.
• Exposure to a Canadian business with international operations.
• Collaborative work environment with opportunities to contribute to process improvements.
• Regular employee engagement and company activities.

Our Commitment

RONCO is committed to providing an inclusive and accessible recruitment process. Accommodation is available upon request for candidates taking part in all aspects of the selection process.