Purchasing Manager (Guelph), Courtice

Our client is a well-established manufacturer operating across heavy industry sectors - off-road equipment, defense, rail, mining, and more. Their procurement function is global, their supply chain is complex, and they're growing. This is a senior leadership role with real scope: you'll own the Buy Complete purchasing function end-to-end, lead a team, and play a key role in expanding their international supplier network - particularly across Asia and India.If you're a procurement leader who thrives in high mix, low volume manufacturing, knows how to build supplier relationships across borders, and wants a role where your decisions shape the whole organization - we'd love to connect. WHAT YOU'LL DO

Lead, mentor, and develop a high-performing purchasing team - including a Buyer, Asian Sourcing Leader, and Purchasing Assistant - building accountability and a culture of continuous improvement Own the full Buy Complete supply chain function: supplier qualification, onboarding, relationship management, and performance oversight across local and international sourcesDrive cost reduction and benchmarking initiatives - re-sourcing, commercial negotiations, and CI activities Lead trimester vendor pricing preparation and final price negotiations with overseas suppliers Manage long lead time materials, forecast-driven purchasing, and inventory risk within a fast-paced manufacturing environmentAssess and mitigate geopolitical, logistical, and supply chain risks associated with global sourcing Utilize ERP/MRP systems to support purchasing planning, inventory targets, and operational decision-making Collaborate cross-functionally with Scheduling, Production, Quality, Engineering, and Customer Service to keep the floor movingDevelop and expand the supplier network within India and other strategic global sourcing regions Develop, implement, and communicate purchasing policies, procedures, and best practices across the department WHAT WE'RE LOOKING FOR

3+ years of leadership experience managing purchasing, procurement, or supply chain teams within a manufacturing workplace Hands-on experience sourcing machined, fabricated, cast, or other industrial manufacturing components Proven experience working with overseas suppliers - Asia experience is required; India experience is a strong assetSkilled negotiator across international pricing, commercial terms, freight terms, and supplier agreements Working knowledge of foreign exchange and its impact on purchasing decisions ERP/MRP proficiency - experience with Visual Manufacturing or similar systems preferred Strong understanding of ROP, forecast buying, inventory management, and lean methodologyFamiliarity with welding, machining, and manufacturing fabrication processes Degree or diploma in Supply Chain Management or a related field; SCMP or APICS certification is an asset Mandarin language skills are a bonus but not required A big-picture thinker who understands how a purchasing decision ripples across an entire organizationCalm under pressure, highly organized, and effective at managing competing priorities in a dynamic environment WHY JOIN OUR CLIENT

A senior role with real influence - you'll shape procurement strategy, not just execute it A growing global supply chain function with active expansion into India and Asia A collaborative, cross-functional environment in a well-established manufacturing operation Opportunity for occasional domestic and international travel to support supplier development and sourcing initiativesCompetitive compensation commensurate with experience

#J-18808-Ljbffr