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POSITION: Purchasing Associate JOB TYPE: Permanent full timeLOCATION: Markham, ONINDUSTRY: Manufacturing - small to medium size enterpriseWORK MODEL: 100% on site***IMPORTANT NOTE*** Please note that all applicants must be legally eligible to work in Canada, for our client, at the time of hire; therefore, must be a Canadian citizen.What you can expect: Inclusive culture with forums that let employees connect, share ideas, and feel heard. Competitive compensation package that includes, paid comprehensive health benefits plan and RRSP matching plan (employee/employer contribution).To apply please send your CV to [email protected] thank all candidates for showing interest in this role; however, only retained candidates will be contacted.About our client:Our client, a small to medium enterprise, is a leader in advanced electrical test equipment for aerospace, defense, transportation, and mission-critical industrial applications, is proud to continue growing and investing in their people. Our client recognizes the hard work and contributions of their team and offer a comprehensive benefits package, professional-development opportunities, and a supportive workplace built on innovation, accountability, and technical excellence.Position Overview:The Purchasing Associate plays a critical role within the organizations supply-chain and operations team, supporting the procurement of complex electronic components, harnessing materials, precision assemblies, and outsourced manufacturing services. This position ensures continuity of supply for high-reliability products used in aerospace, defense, rail, and industrial test applications.Duties & Responsibilities: Perform daily reviews of MRP requirements and collaborate with suppliers to establish optimal quantities, delivery schedules, and shipping methods; Manage supplier performance issues, including quality concerns, delivery delays, and service gaps; Identify solutions to supply-chain challenges such as budget constraints, lead-time changes, vendor errors, or material shortages; Review and track all outstanding purchase orders; follow up on discrepancies and ensure accurate fulfillment; Coordinate material transfers from third-party warehouses to Company's main facility in a timely and cost-effective manner; Review monthly demand forecasts and initiate blanket orders for long-lead components (PCBs, relays, connectors, harness components, etc.); Obtain and analyze monthly inventory reports from key suppliers to maintain accurate visibility of stock levels and WIP; Seek continuous-improvement opportunities and cost-reduction initiatives within the procurement cycle; Work cross-functionally with Engineering, Production, Quality, and Business Development teams to understand material requirements and support new-product introduction (NPI); Contribute to departmental and organizational objectives as a collaborative member of the operations team.Experience & Skills required: Minimum 3 years of procurement experience in electronics manufacturing, aerospace, defense, or other high-reliability industrial environments; Experience with ERP systems; Proficiency in Microsoft Office, particularly Excel (advanced functions such as VLOOKUP, pivot tables, and data analysis); Good negotiation, supplier-management, and communication skills; Analytical thinker with the ability to solve problems in a fast-paced, engineering-driven environment; Ability to prioritize multiple tasks while maintaining accuracy and attention to detail.