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Supply Chain & Procurement Specialist

@ Groupe Norbec

Strathroy, Ontario

5+ years experience
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Overview

Groupe Norbec is hiring a Supply Chain and Procurement Specialist reporting to the Director of Procurement. The role manages material planning, steel purchasing and transfers, and production planning for steel embossing at the Strathroy plant, aiming at service level, inventory and cost targets. The posting asks for at least five years in a manufacturing organization.

Responsibilities:

  • Analyse steel requirements and submit purchasing and transfer recommendations
  • Manage purchase and transfer orders for Strathroy plant raw materials
  • Develop short and mid-term steel embossing production plans
  • Generate embossing work orders and weekly group steel reports
  • Implement contingency plans for supply chain risks

Requirements summary:

  • Minimum 5 years in a similar manufacturing position
  • University degree in administration, supply chain or procurement, or equivalent experience
  • Proficiency with ERP/MRP systems and Excel
  • Strong analytical, forecasting and problem-solving skills

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Employer posting date
2026-09-16
First seen by our source
2026-10-13
Source record updated
2026-10-13

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Job details

SeniorityMid level
DepartmentSupply chain & logistics
Experience5+ years
Travelair: none · ground: none
Work settingOffice, Plant or factory
PositionSitting and standing
Physical demandsphysical low · computer high
LanguagesEnglish
EducationBachelor’s degree (preferred)
Fields of studyAdministration, Supply chain, Procurement

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Groupe Norbec

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North American Leader in manufacturing Walk-ins and Architectural Panels

Full company description

Specialists in the manufacturing of modular insulated panels for walk-in coolers & freezers and building envelope. Founded in 1982, NORBEC has earned an enviable reputation as a leader in many sectors: supermarkets, restaurants, food processing plants, refrigerated warehouses, hospitals and research centres. Norbec benefits from the synergy between two independent and complementary companies Norbec System Inc. and Norbec Architectural Inc.

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People associated on LinkedIn
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Reported office locations
  • 97 Rue de Vaudreuil, Boucherville, Québec J4B 1K7, CA
  • 5110 Avenue Beaudry, 5110, St-Hyacinthe, Quebec J2S 8A2, CA
Business categories
  • Machinery Manufacturing
  • Industrial Manufacturing
  • Wholesale
  • Manufacturing
  • Food Processing
Other recorded names
  • Groupe Norbec
  • Norbec
Specialties
  • Walk-ins coolers & freezers
  • Insulated metal panels
  • Doors
  • Supermarkets
  • Modular panels
  • Refrigerated warehousing
  • Restaurants
  • Food-processing plants
  • Clean rooms
  • Data centers
  • Architectural
  • Chambres froides et congélateurs
  • Panneaux isolants métalliques
  • Portes
  • Supermarchés
  • Panneaux modulaires
  • Entrepôts réfrigérés
  • Restaurants
  • Usines de transformation alimentaire
  • Salles blanches
  • and Centres d'infonuagique
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0

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Specialists in the manufacturing of modular insulated panels for walk-in coolers & freezers and building envelope. Founded in 1982, NORBEC has earned an enviable reputation as a leader in many sectors: supermarkets, restaurants, food processing plants, refrigerated warehouses, hospitals and research centres. Norbec benefits from the synergy between two independent and complementary companies Norbec System Inc. and…

FieldValue
IndustryConstruction
Company size201-500 employees
HeadquartersBoucherville, Québec
Organization typeSelf-Employed
Year founded1982
SpecialtiesWalk-ins coolers & freezersInsulated metal panelsDoorsSupermarketsModular panelsRefrigerated warehousingRestaurantsFood-processing plantsClean roomsData centers
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JOB SUMMARY

Reporting to the Director of Procurement, the Supply Chain and Procurement Specialist ensures optimal material planning and material flow management to achieve service level, inventory, and cost targets for the group. This role will require the development of advanced planning tools and analytics to improve forecast accuracy, mitigate risks, and enhance supply chain resilience. The Specialist collaborates across production, procurement, logistics, and sales to drive operational excellence and continuous improvement.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

  • Analyse steel requirements for the entire group and submit purchasing and transfer recommendations to the rest of the team.
  • Manage purchase and transfer orders for all the raw material required in production at the Strathroy plant ensuring compliance with negotiated agreements.
  • Develop and maintain short/mid-term production plans for steel embossing based on sales forecasts, priorities, constraints, and available capacity.
  • Generate work orders for embossing at Strathroy.
  • Prepare reports and analysis to support decision-making (forecasts, capacity, scenarios). E.g., Weekly steel report for the entire group.
  • Implement contingency plans to mitigate supply chain risks (supplier delays, demand fluctuations).
  • Play on-site leader role on best inventory management practices with the operation team and proactively participate in the continuous improvement of inventory processes and tools.
  • Ensure accurate inventory control through cycle counting and reconciliation processes.
  • Proactively participate in the continuous improvement of planning processes and tools (ERP, MRP).
  • Collaborate with the Senior Buyer and/or Procurement Director in case of new sourcing demands, contract renewals or supplier performance issues.
  • Collaborate with production, purchasing, sales and logistics teams to align priorities and manage disruptions.

EDUCATION / EXPERIENCE

  • Minimum 5 years' experience in a similar position in a manufacturing organization.
  • University degree in administration, supply chain, or another field related to procurement, combined with equivalent experience.

KEY SKILLS REQUIRED

  • Supply chain and production planning expertise.
  • Strong analytical and forecasting abilities.
  • Proficiency with ERP/MRP systems and Excel.
  • Mastery of key concepts in purchasing and inventory management.
  • Problem-solving and decision-making skills.
  • Attention to detail and accuracy.
  • Excellent communication and teamwork abilities.
  • Strategic thinking combined with operational execution capability.
  • Continuous improvement and sustainability mindset.


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