Indirect Purchaser

Founded in 1998, AVL has grown into a North American leader in turnkey engineering, manufacturing, and assembly solutions. For over 25 years, we've combined in-house mechanical, structural, and electrical engineering with custom acoustical design and airflow analysis to deliver fully integrated power-generation and energy-storage systems.

Rooted in Hamilton, Ontario, AVL Manufacturing is proud to expand our North American footprint with our new U.S. facility, in Charlotte, NC —bringing world-class power packaging solutions closer to our customers.

AVL remains fiercely client-focused—driven by a dedication to quality, innovation, and collaboration that ensures every custom enclosure and power solution precisely meets our customers' needs.

Our team is the foundation of our success. Comprised of dedicated engineers, skilled fabricators, and experienced project managers, we bring a collaborative, hands-on approach to every project. Our in-house experts in mechanical, structural, and electrical engineering work seamlessly with our production teams to deliver precision-built solutions that exceed industry standards. Quality is more than a goal—it's our promise. From initial design to final assembly, we are committed to meticulous craftsmanship and continuous improvement to ensure our customers receive reliable, high-performance products they can trust.

At AVL, we truly live our 'We Are One Team' philosophy. Through seamless collaboration and a shared commitment to excellence, we consistently deliver results that exceed quality expectations.

Job Summary:

The Indirect Purchaser’s primary function is to negotiate prices and prepare purchase orders for parts, materials, services, supplies, and equipment requested through approved purchase requisitions or generated from approved and released work order demand following established policies and procedures.

Job Responsibilites:

1. Process purchase requests by obtaining necessary quotes, ensuring required approvals, preparing purchase orders, confirming orders with vendors and tracking delivery on schedule.
2. Assist in identifying and evaluating vendors of material, services, equipment and supplies with respect to cost and quality using established vendor questionnaires in coordination with the Quality department.
3. Source new vendors and show cost savings.
4. Manage existing vendor relationships and assist other departments in vendor performance issues.
5. Assist the accounting department in resolving vendor invoicing issues.
6. Assist in direct purchases at stores and pick-up and deliveries as required.
7. Maintain Vendor and Part | Planning data in the ERP/MRP system.
8. Ensure purchase orders and other vendor contract information is stored and maintained in an organized fashion on the server.
9. Participate in annual inventory counts.
10. Follow company policies and work instructions to ensure the purchasing processes run smoothly, cost-effective and on schedule.
11. Participate in the development and implementation of a continuous improvement methodology

Qualifications:

1. A High School diploma and courses in Purchasing Management.
2. Minimum two years of relevant experience in a manufacturing environment, preferably within the Oil & Gas, Power Generation or Mining sectors.
3. Proficient with Microsoft Word, Excel and ERP software, preferably Infor Visual Mfg.
4. Self–motivated with strong organizational and negotiation skills.
5. The ability to read mechanical drawings is an asset.
6. Ability to travel within North America with a valid passport and driver’s licence.

Other Requirements:

1. Demonstrate knowledge and an understanding of the Occupational Health and Safety Act.
2. Understand how this position impacts our customers' quality of products and services.
3. Produce quality work (on-spec., on time, on a budget).
4. Participate pro-actively in the continuous improvement process.
5. Be self-motivated with a positive attitude and the ability to multitask.
6. Work well within a team environment.
7. Strong problem-solving and analytical skills.
8. Excellent organizational, interpersonal, and communication skills.
9. Maintain a professional, clean and safe work area.