POSITION TITLE: Indirect Buyer
LOCATION: Collingwood, Barrie, or Owen Sound
MacLean Engineering is looking for an energetic Indirect Buyer to add to the existing skills of our purchasing team. If you are looking to be challenged in a dynamic work environment and want to grow your career with a world-renowned company in our industry, this position is for you!
About the Position: The Indirect Buyer will focus on supporting operational and engineering activities by ensuring the accurate, timely purchasing of indirect materials and services, including MRO, R&D, IT, Finance, Marketing, H&S, CapEX, and other shared services. This role involves executing purchasing strategies, managing supplier relationships, and ensuring cost-effective and high-quality purchasing processes. The following proficiencies are required:
Manage the sourcing and procurement of indirect goods and services (, MRO, office supplies, IT services, facilities management) to support operational needs across departments.Source, select and maintain Approved Suppliers based on consistent monitoring of departmental key performance indicators of Quality, Delivery, and CostAdminister the tender process through the creation of RFQ’s and RFP’sProcess internal requisitions and generate corresponding purchase orders to suppliers, clearly specifying the required components and/or services to be deliveredEnsure that Purchase Orders are clearly indicative of specified requirements and that the Supplier’s products and/or service will meet specified requirements at the most competitive price and will be delivered on time at the right qualityPurchase and expedite standard, non-standard, inventory and non-inventory productsEstablish and maintain effective relationships with competent and dependable Suppliers and Subcontractors to effect timely delivery of products and servicesWork closely with departments such as Engineering, Finance, and Operations to understand requirements and ensure procurement aligns with project timelines and budgetsEnsure procurement activities adhere to internal controls and external regulations. Mitigate supply chain risks through supplier diversification and contingency planningNegotiate pricing, terms, and service-level agreements for the procurement of required materials and services from approved suppliersContribute to cost-reduction initiatives by leveraging supplier discounts, optimizing order cycles, and analyzing spend data to identify savings opportunitiesMaintain accurate procurement records and ensure data integrity in the ERP system (D365)Co-ordinate or liaise with Supplier and Logistics to ensure the proper transportation mode, documentationMaintain the approved Supplier List as well as document and maintain currently quoted prices of product(s) to be purchasedAssist in supplier auditing to ensure that delivery and pricing are consistent with stipulated requirements of Quality, Delivery and CostParticipate as required in Early Supplier Involvement TeamsParticipate in continuous improvement initiatives related to procurement processes, including digital tools and reporting systemsAny other relevant duties and activities assigned by the Purchasing Manager About You: The successful candidate(s) must be willing to learn, open-minded and flexible, organized and detail oriented, team oriented, disciplined, and must have a positive attitude, along with the following qualifications:
3-5 years of experience with MRP/ERPProven organizational skills and strong attention to detailProven time management skillsPrimary knowledge of problem solving and analytical skills leading to business problem resolutionProven ability to communicate professionally and effectively (both oral and written)Excellent telephone skills and mannerismDemonstrate initiative with continuous improvement, providing suggestions leading to cost reduction and/or containment, increased efficiency, increase communication, etc.Ability to work independently with minimal supervision in a busy, stressful environmentAbility to work in a team environment About Us:
MacLean Engineering has been a leading innovator of underground mining equipment solutions for over 50 years. As we continue to expand our product range and geographic footprint, we remain privately owned and consistently focused on the Company founder’s original engineered design imperatives – safety, productivity and enduring quality. MacLean Engineering has four manufacturing facilities located in Collingwood, Owen Sound, Barrie and Mexico. Our workforce is comprised of various skilled trades working together in a safety and quality-oriented environment to produce components and equipment to the underground mining industry, as well as the municipal, environmental, and industrial sectors.
We offer competitive wages and benefits including:
3 weeks’ vacation annuallyPaid sick and family emergency timePaid overtime after 40 hours workedFree coffee!Flexible Group benefits Package (Once probationary period is completed)Employee and family assistance programVoluntary DPSP (Deferred Profit-Sharing Plan) and GRRSP (Group Registered Retirement Savings Plan) (Once probationary period is completed)Annual Employee Bonus$250 annual safety shoe allowance$200 bi-annual prescription safety glasses allowanceEmployee appreciation days, raffles/draws, BBQ’s and much more If you are interested in being a part of an established and growing Canadian Company, we want to hear from you!