About Us:

Sinclair Technologies, a division of Norsat International Inc., is a leading designer and manufacturer of antenna and RF signal conditioning products, systems, and coverage solutions. Sinclair products are used extensively in public safety and private industry communication networks, such as emergency services (police, fire, ambulance, and military), transportation, natural resources, and utilities. We have over 70 years of industry-leading expertise in all aspects of antenna and RF signal conditioning design and manufacturing. With a strong focus on R&D, we continue to expand our product offerings and offer industry-leading technical solutions.

We have an innovative and outstanding team of industry professionals who drive our ongoing success at Sinclair. We strive to offer a supportive, inclusive, and nurturing environment that helps our employees expand their careers and reach their highest potential.

www.sinctech.com/pages/about-us

Summary:

Position: Junior Buyer

Department: Material and Planning

Report to: Department Manager

Work Type: Full-Time, Permanent

Salary: $45,000.00 to $60,000.00

Location: Aurora, Ontario

As Junior Buyer, you are responsible for the timely procurement of goods and services to ensure cost effective commensurate with quality. You must promote and maintain a high level of communication and liaison with the external supplier community and internal departments. It is expected that you will conduct business with the best interest of Sinclair in mind while following strong ethical and moral values.

What You’ll Do:

Ensure purchasing practices comply with company policy, regulatory and legal compliance
Review MRP/MPS requirements and place purchase orders for materials, components, and services to support production schedules
Maintain accurate purchasing and supplier information in the ERP system, including purchase orders, pricing, lead times, delivery dates and other relevant purchasing data
Manage open purchase orders and proactively expedite outstanding deliveries to ensure materials availability when required
Work closely with the Planning team to review daily material and service requirements and identify potential shortages or supply risks
Work with suppliers at the commodity level to improve cost, quality, lead time, and delivery performance
Coordinate with Quality, Engineering, Production, and suppliers to resolve non-conformance issues and implement corrective actions in a timely manner
Review bills of material, engineering drawings, specifications, and manufacturing requirements as necessary to support purchasing activities.
Support supplier qualification, development, alternate sourcing, and dual-sourcing initiatives as required.
Identify opportunities for cost reduction, process improvement, standardization, and improved purchasing efficiency.
Liaise with customs brokers and freight providers to resolve import, customs, and shipping issues when required
Perform other duties as assigned.

What You’ll Bring:

Minimum 1–2 years of purchasing/buying experience in a manufacturing environment.
Post-secondary diploma or degree
Working knowledge of MRP/MPS, demand planning, forecasting, inventory management, and material requirements planning
Strong written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to communicate effectively with suppliers and internal departments
Ability to read and interpret basic engineering drawings, specifications, and manufacturing requirements
General knowledge of mechanical manufacturing processes, materials, tolerances, and components.
Intermediate to advanced proficiency with Microsoft Excel, Word, Outlook, and other Microsoft Office applications
Previous experience with Microsoft Dynamics 365 Business Central is an asset
Experience in RF, telecommunications, electronics, or related manufacturing industries is an asset

What We Offer:

Paid vacation days.
Paid sick days.
Employer comprehensive health benefits package.
RRSP program
Job related professional development fund for designations and accreditations.
Employee Referral Program.
Employee Award Program.
Plenty of on-site parking & a 5-minute walk to GO Train station.
Office located in a serene location full of greenery in Aurora, ON
Employee events & initiatives.

Applicants must be legally entitled to work in Canada, you must be a Canadian Citizen, a Permanent Resident, or a foreign national holding a valid Work Permit or specific authorization

like a study permit with off-campus work permission, a temporary resident permit, or be part of special programs. Unfortunately, we are unable to assist in work authorization.

The Company’s recruitment platform relies on artificial intelligence and machine learning to establish a Profile Relevancy score based on an initial comparison of an applicant’s education, experience, and skills against the education, experience, and skills requirements in the job description. This is one of many factors that the recruitment team will review in making interview decisions; there are no cut-off scores, and all applications remain visible to the recruitment team.

Candidates may choose to opt out from this review in which case their score will be listed as “Not Available”.

We thank all applicants in advance for their interest; however, only those under consideration will be contacted.

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