Junior Buyer

Join Our Team as a Junior Buyer at Johnson Electric!

Location: Stratford, ON (Onsite)
Vacancy Type: Existing Position

Pay Range: $53,000 - $62,000 CAD Annual

As our next Junior Buyer, you'll play a critical role in ensuring the smooth operation of our manufacturing facility by coordinating the procurement of raw materials, equipment, production consumables, services, and supplies. You will manage supplier relationships, negotiate pricing and contracts, support cross-functional teams, and help drive operational efficiency across the organization.

Why You'll Love Working Here

• Impactful Work: Take ownership of purchasing activities that directly support manufacturing operations and business success.
• Collaborative Environment: Partner with Engineering, Production, Maintenance, Quality, Finance, and Supply Chain teams.
• Career Growth: Gain exposure to a broad range of procurement, sourcing, and supplier management activities.
• Global Presence: Join a global organization focused on innovation, operational excellence, and continuous improvement.
• Competitive Rewards: Receive competitive compensation and a comprehensive benefits package.

What You'll Be Doing

• Maintain all plant purchase requisitions for direct and indirect spending.
• Obtain quotes from suppliers.
• Summarize comparison and recommend suppliers.
• Negotiate pricing and delivery; follow-up on orders to ensure that they arrive in a timely manner.
• Meet with supplier representatives to keep up to date on pricing and supplier production levels.
• Ensure that all requisitions have the appropriate documentation to secure goods or services.
• Maintain all purchased part information in CMS system.
• Issue and maintain purchase orders for the business unit.
• Ensure blanket order schedules are sent / received / and processed by suppliers, follow up with supplier acknowledgement of acceptance.
• Follow schedules to track deficiencies and expedite suppliers as required.
• Liaise with Quality for all quality issues and manage RGA credit for returned material.
• Work with team on special projects and capital purchases.
• Maintain and organize files on suppliers, special projects and requisitions that are issued. 
• Limit the amount of PO’s issued through amalgamation of orders and strong communication with co-workers.
• Special projects and ongoing cost reductions. 
• Special projects for cost reductions both self-generated and assigned.  Progress is reported on a weekly basis.
• Works in compliance with JEC Quality and EHS Policies and Procedures, including IATF 16949 / ISO 9001 / ISO 14001.
• Collaborate with users of all departments and AP to process outstanding invoices.
• Perform other related duties as required.

What We're Looking For

• High school graduate preferably with a post-secondary technical education, or equivalent.
• Excellent negotiation skills, along with a mechanical aptitude.
• Demonstrated ability to coordinate purchasing responsibilities mandatory.
• Excellent communication skills are required along with good interpersonal and proven organizational abilities.
• Materials purchasing experience.
• Good understanding of Supply Chain.
• Must be competent with Microsoft Office and have familiarity with ERP systems, CMS experience preferred.
• Previous experience and/or 2-3 years of purchasing experience, preferably in a manufacturing environment.

Bonus Points If You Have

• Experience in automotive manufacturing or industrial manufacturing environments.
• Knowledge of inventory management and materials planning processes.
• Experience managing RFQs, contract negotiations, and supplier performance.
• Familiarity with ERP systems used in manufacturing environments.
• Knowledge of CMS systems.
• Experience participating in continuous improvement and supplier consolidation initiatives.

How to Apply

Apply online at Johnson Electric Careers: https://www.johnsonelectric.com

We look forward to learning how your procurement expertise and problem-solving abilities can help drive operational success at Johnson Electric.

What We Offer

Johnson 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.

Johnson Electric welcomes and encourages applications from people with disabilities. Accommodations are available upon request for candidates participating in any stage of the selection process.

In 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.

Please Note

Johnson Electric may use Artificial Intelligence tools as part of our recruitment process.

Come Join Our Global, Inclusive & Diverse Team

Our purpose is to improve the quality of life of everyone we touch through our innovative motion systems. We are a truly global team bound together by our shared values. Our culture is built on the diversity, knowledge, skills, creativity, and talents that each employee brings to the company. Our people are our company's most valuable asset. We are committed to providing an inclusive, diverse, and equitable workplace where employees of different backgrounds feel valued and respected, regardless of age, gender, ethnicity, religion, or background. We are committed to inspiring our employees to grow, act with ownership, and find fulfillment and meaning in the work they do

Come join our global, inclusive & diverse team

Our purpose is to improve the quality of life of everyone we touch through our innovative motion systems. We are a truly global team bound together by our shared values. Our culture is built on the diversity, knowledge, skills, creativity, and talents that each employee brings to the company. Our people are our company’s most valuable asset. We are committed to providing an inclusive, diverse and equitable workplace where employees of different backgrounds feel valued and respected, regardless of their age, gender, race, ethnicity or religious background. We are committed to inspiring our employees to grow, act with ownership and find fulfilment and meaning in the work they do.