Position: Material Analyst.

Reports to: Materials Manager.

Full Time - On-site.

About Us

We are a North American leader in the fabrication sector with operations across Canada and the United States. As a fully integrated supplier of manufacturing and engineering services, we provide high-quality steel components and complex, value-added assemblies to the agricultural, construction, mining, energy, heavy truck, and industrial sectors.

We are currently seeking a Material Analyst to join our team. This is a facility-specific role focused on supporting logistics, purchasing, and material functions within the site.

Key Responsibilities

• Manage vendor relationships and logistics related to steel processing services (e.g., shot blasting, pickling & oiling, cut-to-length).
• Analyze steel demand using ERP tools based on customer product releases, and ensure timely purchase order processing and deliveries.
• Monitor and ensure accurate raw material consumption aligned with Bill of Materials (BOM).
• Identify demand fluctuations and communicate changes to stakeholders.
• Maintain optimal inventory levels to prevent shortages.
• Support internal logistics and material flow across the shop floor.
• Source, negotiate, and purchase materials and supplies; analyze quotes for compliance and performance.
• Lead cost savings initiatives by collaborating cross-functionally.
• Track supplier and product performance to ensure contractual compliance.
• Create and manage purchase orders, delivery schedules, and payment follow-ups.
• Maintain accurate supplier and product databases and support new product launches.
• Ensure accurate ERP data for purchasing (lead times, order quantities, safety stock, pricing, etc.).
• Participate in cycle counts and physical inventory, generate inventory reports for review.
• Coordinate EDI and PO communications with suppliers.
• Expedite missed deliveries and ensure timely resolutions.
• Provide back-up support to other Materials roles as needed.

What We're Looking For

• A proactive, hands-on professional with a strong sense of accountability and a team-first attitude.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities effectively, problem-solve in real-time, and work collaboratively across departments.
• Strong analytical thinker with a bias for action.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in business, engineering, economics, or a related field-or equivalent experience.
• Minimum 5 years of relevant experience in procurement, materials planning, logistics, and supply chain, ideally in a low-volume, high-mix manufacturing environment.
• Specialized experience in fabrication, MRO consumables procurement, and logistics.
• Proven experience in high-volume negotiation and supplier management.
• Advanced skills in inventory control methodologies.
• Exceptional proficiency in Microsoft Excel.
• Strong ERP/MRP system experience; CMS knowledge is an asset.
• Excellent interpersonal, communication, and decision-making skills.

Apply Today

If you're passionate about driving supply chain efficiency in a dynamic manufacturing environment, we'd love to hear from you. Submit your resume to be considered for this opportunity.