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Sr. Buyer Planner / OPM

EV Charging Technology

Quebec, Canada

$110k - $130k + Bonus

Brightsmith are working with a fast-growing electric vehicle (EV) charging firm innovating at the intersection of mobility, energy and PropTech. Their software technology integrates all systems to help buildings become progressively more intelligent and self-sufficient.

Our client is building the next generation of EV charging solutions to support the market and help push mass adoption of EVs.

They are actively searching for a Sr. Buyer Planner to join their Operations team and source, negotiate and purchase materials for EV Charging hardware and accessories to meet production and customer requirements.

Responsibilities:

  • Maintain accurate ERP transactional records and planning parameters with meticulous attention to detail to support annual audits, financial reporting, and Accounts Payable processes
  • Proactively identify and resolve discrepancies in purchase orders, invoices, receipts, and packing slips; coordinate with vendors to obtain missing documentation
  • Maintain document control in the PLM and across systems, ensuring part numbers, BOMs, and engineering drawings are accurate and synchronized across all platforms
  • Manage supplier relationships, conduct performance reviews, and drive continuous improvement
  • Lead negotiations on pricing, payment terms, MOQs, and lead times to achieve cost targets
  • Oversee multi-modal transportation (ocean, air, trucking) to optimize costs and delivery schedules
  • Monitor and expedite supplier deliveries to prevent production delays and material shortages
  • Support new product introductions, ensuring supply chain readiness for production ramp
  • Coordinate engineering change orders (ECOs) with suppliers and manage phase-in/phase-out transitions, ensuring proper documentation and system updates
  • Maintain accurate inventory records and practice lean inventory management (JIT, cycle counts, E&O)
  • Ensure compliance with customs, international shipping, and regulatory requirements

Requirements:

  • Experience with demand planning and production scheduling
  • Identify deficiencies and be able to develop plans to cut costs and improve efficiencies.
  • Be able to handle unforeseen circumstances and think critically for options to meet targets.
  • Strong attention to details, ensuring part numbers and other catalog of items are consistent.
  • The ability to analyze data, solve problems, and make decisions.
  • Industry experience (hardware manufacturing, consumer electronics, etc.)
  • System proficiency (ERP/MRP systems like SAP, Oracle, NetSuite; PLM systems; Arena, Duro)

If you're interested in applying, please click the 'easy apply' button. Alternatively, feel free to send your resume to j.holberry@brightsmithgroup.com.