Procurement Planner

The primary function of this role is to ensure materials and components are procured efficiently to support the master production schedule and customer demand. This role will analyze requirements, plan and execute purchase orders, manage supplier performance, and ensure continuity of supply for both internally and externally sourced materials. The Procurement Planner will play a key role in optimizing inventory levels, supporting manufacturing operations, and driving procurement excellence across the site and satellite facilities.

Position Criteria:

Strong knowledge of purchasing processes, supplier management, and negotiation principles.
Ability to multi-task and thrive in a fast-paced team environment.
Excellent communication, interpersonal, and organizational skills.
Strong analytical skills and proficiency in complex problem-solving.
Intermediate proficiency with MS Office tools, including Excel and Access.
Strong working knowledge of MRP software; Oracle experience is an asset.
Solid technical aptitude, particularly related to electrical distribution and control systems.
Effective time management, prioritization, and project management capabilities.

If you are interested please email Ashmeen Khurana at ashmeen.khurana@randstad.ca

Advantages
- Opportunity for permanent hire upon successful placement with Randstad Canada
- Full-time hours with opportunity for overtime
- Entry level position into an organization with opportunity for career development
- Weekly pay via Randstad Canada


Responsibilities
Essential Functions:

Review material requirements and initiate purchase orders based on MRP signals and demand forecasts.
Attend escalation and production meetings to resolve supply issues and prevent shortages.
Provide timely status updates on open purchase orders and delivery commitments in weekly order status meetings.
Release, expedite, defer, or cancel purchase orders through the MRP workbench.
Analyze supplier schedules and reschedule POs to ensure on-time delivery while maintaining inventory targets.
Review excess, obsolete (E&O), and slow-moving inventory; drive reduction strategies such as returns, reallocation, reuse, or disposal.
Process supplier non-conformance reports and support dispositioning activities where responsible.
Review MRP exception messages and adjust purchase order actions accordingly.
Periodically review demand history to recommend changes to stocking strategies, reorder points, and min-max levels.
Maintain and update procurement-related kanban systems where applicable.
Monitor and resolve invoice discrepancies in collaboration with suppliers and Accounts Payable.
Provide forecast and schedule visibility to suppliers to support long-term capacity planning.
Allocate and prioritize material supply based on approved methods to support customer delivery requirements.
Support cycle counting, inventory adjustments, and root cause analysis to eliminate future procurement-related errors.
Analyze inventory performance and ensure Days-on-Hand (DOH) objectives are met.
Support plant initiatives in lean manufacturing, safety, quality, and continuous improvement.
Manage or support supplier performance improvement initiatives with a focus on delivery reliability and quality.
Participate in Annual Physical Inventory.

Qualifications
Required (Basic) Qualifications:

High school diploma.
Candidates must be legally authorized to work in Canada without company sponsorship.
Minimum of two years of experience in procurement, purchasing, supply chain, or a related production support role.

Preferred Qualifications:

Minimum 2 years of experience working with an MRP/ERP system.
Experience in a design-for-manufacturing or engineered-to-order environment.
Experience with Lean and Six Sigma tools; Six Sigma Green Belt or Black Belt is an asset.
APICS/ASCM certification or actively pursuing certification.

Summary
The primary function of this role is to ensure materials and components are procured efficiently to support the master production schedule and customer demand. This role will analyze requirements, plan and execute purchase orders, manage supplier performance, and ensure continuity of supply for both internally and externally sourced materials. The Procurement Planner will play a key role in optimizing inventory levels, supporting manufacturing operations, and driving procurement excellence across the site and satellite facilities.

If you are interested please email Ashmeen Khurana at ashmeen.khurana@randstad.ca

Randstad Canada is committed to fostering a workforce reflective of all peoples of Canada. As a result, we are committed to developing and implementing strategies to increase the equity, diversity and inclusion within the workplace by examining our internal policies, practices, and systems throughout the entire lifecycle of our workforce, including its recruitment, retention and advancement for all employees. In addition to our deep commitment to respecting human rights, we are dedicated to positive actions to affect change to ensure everyone has full participation in the workforce free from any barriers, systemic or otherwise, especially equity-seeking groups who are usually underrepresented in Canada's workforce, including those who identify as women or non-binary/gender non-conforming; Indigenous or Aboriginal Peoples; persons with disabilities (visible or invisible) and; members of visible minorities, racialized groups and the LGBTQ2+ community.

Randstad Canada is committed to creating and maintaining an inclusive and accessible workplace for all its candidates and employees by supporting their accessibility and accommodation needs throughout the employment lifecycle. We ask that all job applications please identify any accommodation requirements by sending an email to accessibility@randstad.ca to ensure their ability to fully participate in the interview process.

This posting is for existing and upcoming vacancies.