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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.\nGroup Division:\nFor 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.\nCompensation Range: $95,000 up to $100,000 annually\nPosition 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.\nPrimary Responsibilities:\nSupport, lead, and coach Junior MRO Buyer to meet departmental goals.\nMeet cost reduction targets for (MRO) materials and services to promote cost competitiveness. Involving and quote for all Arrow divisions where synergies are present.\nProvide cost, consumption analysis, and inventory rationalization to support spending controls and inventory production supplies. Weekly reporting.\nPrepare 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.\nEstablish and maintain procedures to control and monitor consumable and MRO costs.\nSource and develop new suppliers and review sourcing of all services and production processes to improve quality and cost competitiveness of all AOR/EP divisions.\nMaintain key contacts with suppliers who provide MRO services and materials to the facilities. Monitor all contracts, cost reduction strategies, and policies for supplier quality.\nDevelop and support corporate guidelines to control supplier contact with non-purchasing personnel.\nReport and monitor market conditions and trends on key commodities related to MRO, establish performance measures for purchasing and the supply base.\nTrack, monitor, and maintain purchase order deliveries to drive on-time delivery to schedules.\nIdentify opportunities for consolidation, standardization, and cost savings across the MRO purchasing function.\nCreate and maintain an Approved Supplier list for MRO functions.\nUtilize proven project management skills.\nSupport and cooperate with other divisions of Arrow Manufacturing as required or requested.\nParticipate as the lead between the corporation and the supply bases for the MRO spend.\nEvaluate and report supplier performance, measurable and disposition of quality on behalf of the Corporation.\nAdhere to all purchasing policies, procedures, and verifications of appropriate applications, rules, and precedents to support the Corporate Policy and Procedures.\nSupport creating and maintaining Standard Word Instructions.\nEffectively keep Operations and the Purchasing Manager informed with supply chain developments, risks, disruptions, and opportunities.\nRecord and continually update a preventative maintenance program in the “maintenance computer system” to ensure inspections and repairs are documented or scheduled to be repaired.\nAbide by all Occupational Health & Safety Regulations and Company Health & Safety Policies and Procedures.\nOther duties as required.\nDesired Experience / Qualifications:\nMinimum of 5 years’ experience in Purchasing and Supply Chain Management.\nMinimum of 2 years in a Lead or Supervisory MRO-focused purchasing role.\n5 years of purchasing experience in a manufacturing environment.\nPost-secondary education in Materials Management, Purchasing, or similar. Certification through SCMA or NISCL is preferred.\nCandidates must be proficient in using various types of computer software (Word, Excel, and Outlook, and ERP/MRP based systems).\nExperience in ROP/Kanban and lean concept methodology is an asset.\nPreferred Skills:\nWell-developed communication & analytical, and negotiation skills.\nHighly motivated, customer-focused team player and innovator.\nUnderstanding of MRO parts, sourcing methods, and supply chain processes.\nInitiative, resourcefulness, and a sense of accountability.\nDemonstrated ability to lead initiatives on a cross-functional team.\nHigh level of planning, organizational & implementation skills.\nSolid analytical and technical critical thinking skills.\nAbility to manage and coordinate multiple projects in a fast-paced environment.\nAbility to build strong internal and external relationships.\nExtremely organized and resourceful individual capable of multitasking and remaining calm in stressful circumstances; ability to function in a dynamic environment with changing priorities.\nTop-level interpersonal and written communication skills.\nAble to support flexible working hours during a crisis- i.e. take after-hours calls to support urgent breakdowns.\nEQUIPMENT/TOOLS/TECHNOLOGY USED:\nMicrosoft Office, Teams, Visual Manufacturing.\nWhat We Offer - Your Benefits Package\nAt Arrow, we’re proud to offer a benefits package that supports your health, finances, and future.\nHealth & Wellness\nHealth, dental, and vision coverage from day one!\nVirtual healthcare with Lumino Health\nEmployee and Family Assistance Program (Homewood Health)\nFitness membership discount\nWork boots and prescription safety glasses program\nFinancial Benefits\nAutomatic Enrollment in Company-Paid Deferred Profit Sharing\nRRSP Match Program\nLife and travel insurance for you and your family\nProfit Sharing\nEmployee Discount Program\nTime Off & Culture\nThree weeks vacation days to start\nRegular company events and team activities\nSupportive, inclusive workplace culture\nCareer Growth\nTuition reimbursement for job-related education and training\nArrow 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.\nCandidates, please note that we do not use AI for application screening.\nDisclaimer: Only emails from  are official. 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