Posted 2 hours ago
Buyer
@ Plasman
Windsor, Ontario
Overview
Plasman is hiring a Buyer for its Windsor 3 Manufacturing site to purchase raw materials, production and tooling equipment, supplies and services. The work centres on supplier relationships, contract negotiation, cost savings and keeping production supplied. The posting states a salary of $70,000 to $80,000 depending on skills and experience.
Pay:
$70,000–$80,000 a year
Responsibilities:
- Manage procurement of materials and services for manufacturing
- Negotiate contracts, pricing and terms with suppliers
- Identify cost-saving opportunities with internal departments
- Monitor inventory and prevent material shortages
- Support physical inventories and coordinate in-plant deliveries
Requirements summary:
- 3+ years in purchasing or supply chain in manufacturing
- Strong negotiation and communication skills
- Proficiency in ERP/MRP systems (Trans4M) and Microsoft Office
- Post-secondary degree or diploma in business, supply chain or logistics preferred
- Excellent analytical skills and attention to detail
Tools & skills
Source and dates
Employer career site / ATS feed · teamtailor
- Employer posting date
- 2026-11-09
- First seen by our source
- 2026-11-09
- Source record updated
- 2026-11-09
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Job details
| Seniority | Mid level |
| Department | Business operations |
| Experience | 3+ years |
| Hours per week | 40 (estimated) |
| Travel | air: none · ground: none |
| Work setting | Office, Warehouse, Plant or factory |
| Position | Sitting and standing |
| Physical demands | physical low · computer high |
| Languages | English |
| Education | College diploma (preferred) |
| Fields of study | Business, Supply Chain, Logistics |
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Plasman
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One Driving Force
Full company description
With a rich history dating back over 40 years, our collaborative approach, work ethic and commitment have made us a global leader in automotive components. We believe the only thing that separates the possible from the impossible is perspective. We are headquartered in Windsor, Canada, and Gothenburg, Sweden. With more than 4,300 employees worldwide, we operate manufacturing, engineering and sales locations in Canada, United States of America, Mexico, Sweden, Belgium, Norway, China, Germany and Japan. Our product capabilities include single-source solutions for tooling, injection molding, chroming, paint applications and assembly—from concept to completion. We have the capacity to handle whatever comes our way. In working with us, you’ll quickly discover a difference through our collaborative mindset that is supported by personal commitment and attention to detail. It’s who we are. We have an unrivaled dedication to our work, our customers and each other. This allows us to provide innovative and powerful solutions and ensures that we deliver the right part, right when our customers need it, across the globe. We Are Plasman, We Are ONE DRIVING FORCE
- LinkedIn followers
- 17,060
- People associated on LinkedIn
- 1,754
- Reported office locations
- 5245 Burke Street, Oldcastle, Ontario N9G 0B9, CA
- Business categories
- Automotive
- Commercial
- Industrial
- Manufacturing
- Transportation Equipment Manufacturing
- Other recorded names
- Plasman EU
- Plasman
- Plasman
- Specialties
- Assembly
- Injection Molding
- Advanced Engineering
- Painting
- Exterior Trim
- Surface Finishing
- and Chroming
- Profile identifies a recruitment agency
- No
- Reported total investment
- 0
Currency and observation date were not supplied; this is not a current valuation or a funding round.
With a rich history dating back over 40 years, our collaborative approach, work ethic and commitment have made us a global leader in automotive components. We believe the only thing that separates the possible from the impossible is perspective. We are headquartered in Windsor, Canada, and Gothenburg, Sweden. With more than 4,300 employees worldwide, we operate manufacturing, engineering and sales locations in…
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Industry | Automotive |
| Company size | 1,001-5,000 employees |
| Headquarters | Oldcastle, Ontario |
| Organization type | Privately Held |
| Year founded | 1978 |
| Specialties | AssemblyInjection MoldingAdvanced EngineeringPaintingExterior TrimSurface Finishingand Chroming |
| Open jobs on Jobsy | 3 |
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One Company, One Driving Force.
With a rich history dating back over 45 years, Plasman is a leading global automotive and manufacturing company with several locations across North America and Europe. At Plasman, you will work with the world's best and brightest to shape the future of our global company. Our employees come from rich and diverse backgrounds working collectively together for the success of one company. We believe the most impressive thing we’ve built is our workforce. And together, we will accomplish more than ever imagined. ™
We are Plasman. And we are One Driving Force.
Plasman Windsor 3 Manufacturing is currently seeking a new member to join our PURCHASING team as a:
BUYER
Our ideal candidate is a self-motivated team player with exceptional communication skills who will be responsible for purchasing raw materials, production and tooling related equipment, supplies and/or services for their designated sites.
Key Responsibilities:
Manage the procurement of materials and services to support manufacturing operations by developing and maintain strong relationships with suppliers.
Conduct market research and analysis to identify cost-saving opportunities and trends, negotiate contracts, pricing, and terms with suppliers to achieve favorable agreements.
Collaborate with internal departments to assess procurement needs and establish priorities, identifying cost savings opportunities to meet or exceed annual targets.
Monitor inventory levels and coordinate with production teams to prevent material shortages; communicate to all stakeholders to present alternative solutions, expedite or manage constraint plans for delivery issues, and escalate as needed.
Support assigned facilities with physical inventories, follow inbound expedites, coordinate in plant deliveries.
Ensure a personal and associate awareness to all quality and business-related operating systems (ISO/IATF), and work in compliance with company policies and industry regulations in all purchasing activities.
Qualifications and Skills
Post secondary degree or diploma in Business, Supply Chain or Logistics is preferred; a combination of education, training and years of working experience will be considered.
3+ years of experience in purchasing or supply chain management within a manufacturing environment.
Strong negotiation and communication skills to manage supplier relationships effectively.
Proficiency in procurement software and Microsoft Office Suite and ERP/MRP systems (Trans4M).
Excellent analytical skills and attention to detail to identify cost-saving opportunities.
Ability to work collaboratively in a fast-paced, dynamic work setting.
This position offers a compensation range of $70,000 – $80,000, dependent on skills and experience.
This posting is for an existing, currently vacant position within Plasman.
Plasman values and supports the unique talents and strengths that each employee brings to our organization. We invest in our people and give them the tools they need to achieve success in their career.
WE ARE AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER If you need an accommodation for any part of the application and hiring process or have any questions, please contact HR.
Thousands of Innovative Minds. One Driving Force
Visit our website at plasman.com to see our capabilities and the culture that creates it.
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