- Location
- Brampton, ON
- Type
- Full-time
- Department
- Operations
- Seniority
- Manager
- Source
- PCRecruiter
Description
Senior Purchasing Manager
Brampton, Ontario | Manufacturing
Prime Management Group is recruiting a Senior Purchasing Manager on behalf of an established metal fabrication manufacturer with multiple facilities across North America.
Reporting to the Director of Purchasing, you will lead strategic sourcing, supplier negotiations and purchasing initiatives to improve costs, strengthen supplier performance and ensure continuity of supply. This role works closely with plant teams and corporate purchasing to support manufacturing operations.
Key Responsibilities
- Develop sourcing strategies for steel, raw materials, fabricated components, MRO supplies, capital equipment and services.
- Negotiate supplier pricing, contracts and commercial terms, driving cost savings and long-term value.
- Select, qualify and manage suppliers, addressing performance issues and supply chain risks.
- Support purchasing teams across multiple facilities, resolving shortages and supplier escalations.
- Lead customs inquiries and assess duties, tariffs, classifications, country-of-origin corrections and duty drawback opportunities.
- Partner with Operations, Engineering, Quality and Finance on quotations, new launches and improvement projects.
- Monitor purchasing metrics, strengthen processes and mentor buyers and plant purchasing personnel.
What You Bring
- 8–10 years of progressive purchasing, procurement or supply chain experience in manufacturing, including support for multiple facilities.
- Direct purchasing experience with steel, fabricated components, industrial supplies or related manufacturing commodities.
- Proven success in strategic sourcing, supplier management and commercial negotiations.
- Strong analytical, financial, communication and relationship-building skills.
- Proficiency with ERP/MRP systems and Microsoft Office.
- A degree in Supply Chain Management, Business, Operations or a related discipline. SCMP, CPSM, CPM or an equivalent designation is an asset.
- Experience in metal fabrication, automotive or industrial manufacturing.
Interested candidates are invited to apply through Prime Management Group Inc. All applications will be treated confidentially.
Prime Management Group Inc. does not use artificial intelligence (AI) to screen, assess, or select candidates. Candidate applications are reviewed by a senior Prime Management Group Inc. Executive Search Consultant as part of our recruitment process.
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