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Reporting to the Materials Manager, you will manage supplier relationships, negotiate pricing and contracts, support cross-functional teams, and help drive operational efficiency across the organization.\nWhy You'll Love Working Here\nImpactful Work: Take ownership of purchasing activities that directly support manufacturing operations and business success.\nCollaborative Environment: Partner with Engineering, Production, Maintenance, Quality, Finance, and Supply Chain teams.\nCareer Growth: Gain exposure to a broad range of procurement, sourcing, and supplier management activities.\nGlobal Presence: Join a global organization focused on innovation, operational excellence, and continuous improvement.\nCompetitive Rewards: Receive competitive compensation and a comprehensive benefits package.\nWhat You'll Be Doing\nManage procurement activities for materials, equipment, tooling, consumables, and services required by the business.\nSupport up to $20 million in annual purchasing spend.\nEnsure purchasing requests comply with established purchasing procedures, approvals, and authorization requirements.\nWork closely with Maintenance to source parts, services, repairs, and one-time purchases. \nPrepare and manage RFQs and RFPs, evaluate supplier proposals, and negotiate pricing and contracts. \nSource specialized products and services to support Maintenance and Quality functions. \nEvaluate products and suppliers based on quality, pricing, service, and market conditions. \nCreate and approve purchase orders while ensuring timely delivery of goods and services. \nDetermine sourcing strategies including direct purchasing and competitive bidding. \nSupport Accounting, Engineering, and Production teams with purchasing and supplier-related information. \nResolve supplier quality issues and coordinate corrective actions with internal stakeholders and vendors. \nReview and approve invoices as required. \nSupport system access and user setup activities in accordance with corporate procedures. \nReview and process product and manufacturing changes to ensure BOMs, work orders, rates, and system data are accurately maintained. \nCreate new part numbers and maintain purchasing and inventory-related master data. \nPartner with other divisions to standardize products and consolidate suppliers where appropriate. \nEnsure compliance with Quality, Environmental, Health, and Safety Management Systems. \nPerform other related duties as assigned. \nWhat We're Looking For\nCollege diploma or degree in Business, Supply Chain Management, Procurement, or a related discipline. \nExperience in purchasing, procurement, sourcing, or supply chain operations within a manufacturing environment. \nStrong negotiation and vendor management skills.\nMechanical aptitude and the ability to understand technical purchasing requirements. \nDemonstrated ability to coordinate multiple purchasing activities and priorities simultaneously. \nExcellent communication, interpersonal, and organizational skills. \nStrong analytical and problem-solving abilities. \nProficiency with Microsoft Office applications. \nExperience utilizing ERP systems. \nBonus Points If You Have\nExperience in automotive manufacturing or industrial manufacturing environments.\nKnowledge of inventory management and materials planning processes.\nExperience managing RFQs, contract negotiations, and supplier performance.\nFamiliarity with ERP systems used in manufacturing environments.\nKnowledge of CMS systems.\nExperience participating in continuous improvement and supplier consolidation initiatives.\nHow to Apply\nApply online at Johnson Electric Careers: https://www.johnsonelectric.com\nWe look forward to learning how your procurement expertise and problem-solving abilities can help drive operational success at Johnson Electric.\nWhat We Offer\nJohnson Electric offers talented people like you the opportunity to grow professionally and personally, surrounded by some of the most dedicated, innovative, and entrepreneurial colleagues you will find anywhere. We offer competitive pay and benefits, along with a culture driven by our values and designed to ensure that our most important asset, our people, can flourish.\nJohnson Electric welcomes and encourages applications from people with disabilities. Accommodations are available upon request for candidates participating in any stage of the selection process.\nIn accordance with the Ontario Human Rights Code and the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act, Johnson Electric is an equal opportunity employer committed to providing an inclusive and barrier-free recruitment and selection process. Applicants should advise Human Resources if they require accommodation during the recruitment process.\nPlease Note\nJohnson Electric may use Artificial Intelligence tools as part of our recruitment process.\nCome Join Our Global, Inclusive & Diverse Team\nOur purpose is to improve the quality of life of everyone we touch through our innovative motion systems. 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