Purchasing Agent - Oakville

Who We Are

Thermon Canada Inc. is a World leader in Process heating systems. We are currently experiencing rapid growth due to global expansion.

We design and manufacture heating and filtration systems for the Energy sector primarily Oil, Gas, Nuclear and process heating applications.

Thermon has an established record of innovation and excellence. We recognize this is only possible with the hard work and dedication of our employees. We strive to maintain a dynamic and diverse workforce.

We offer environments where collaboration, mentoring and professional growth are encouraged. Ideal candidates for our team will recognize the value of being a part of an organization that not only provides a competitive wage but that also promises a great career.

Through our values, Care, Commit and Collaborate, Thermon strives to be the world leader in industrial process heating solutions by creating a culture of passionate people that are dedicated to anticipating customer needs.

The Role

The Purchasing Agent will be responsible for purchasing of products and services, manage supplier/vendor relationships, act as the primary point of contact for business stakeholders for the assigned products and services, ensure on time delivery of products, and negotiate with suppliers for favourable price, quality, delivery, and payment terms. Work closely with the General Manager (Plant), Purchasing Department, Production Team and Operational Leaders to work on cost savings measures.

You will be based out of our Oakville office. This position directly reports to Purchasing Manager, and interacts heavily with Director, Operations, General Manager (Plant) and Production Team.

What You Will Do

• Be a subject matter expert in AX12 ERP Planning and Purchasing processes.
• Prepare Request for Quote (RFQ) packages and communicate with suppliers.
• Champion Physical Inventory Count process and cycle count process for timeliness and inventory accuracy.
• Collaborate with Production, Quality, and suppliers for timely First Article deliveries.
• Track and manage inventory turn, inventory levels, and inventory related metrics.
• Solicit assistance from Mfg. Quality to ensure supplier qualification criteria are met prior to awarding POs.
• Manage Supplier delivery performance using AX12 reports and communicate with suppliers as needed.
• Identify inventory discrepancies and drive root-cause analysis and corrective actions.
• Update AX12 with price, lead time, supplier promise date, and supplier information.
• Support key Procurement projects as needed.
• Process PO Requisitions and place POs with qualified suppliers utilizing the latest and active quotes in AX12.
• Work closely with Production team to manage alignment of PO Need Date with Mfg. Demand Date. Ensure timely communication of date changes between Thermon and suppliers. Develop "production hot list" and prioritize supplier delivery.
• Lead supplier communication on all changes due to, including but not limited to, Engineering Change Orders, drawing revisions, part revisions, MRP Need Date, Push-outs and Pull-ins, Non-Conformance Reports (NCRs), Goods Receiving, etc.
• Level-load suppliers to reduce capacity and supply risks. Monitor Supplier capacity and quality issues that may negatively impact Fulfilment.
• Work with Quality Team and help resolve quality issues resulting from NCRs, Customer Issues, etc.

To be successful in this role you will possess

• Demonstrated skills in negotiations and relationship building.
• Strong organizational and analytical skills required with an emphasis on attention to detail.
• Able managing large and complex projects.
• Ability to work calmly and effectively under pressure to meet time restraints.
• Must be able to communicate effectively with vendors.
• Must have a positive attitude and be self-motivated.
• Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Suite applications (Outlook, Word, Excel, etc.)

Knowledge And Experience

• Experience in a large industrial manufacturing companies preferred.
• Experience working with financial systems such as Microsoft Dynamics AX a plus.
• Minimum five (5) years of hands-on Purchasing experience is required.
• Procurement certifications Supply Chain Professional (CSCP), certified Professional in Supply Chain Management (CPSM) preferred.
• Extensive experience working with manufacturing Bill of Materials, drawings, welding and paint specifications, and customer requirements is a plus.