Jobs in Cambridge

Newest first

Within 25 km of Cambridge

Added 14 mins ago
AM
Indirect Purchaser
AVL Manufacturing Inc.
Hamilton, ON
- $55,000 to $65,000 CAD / year
Added 14 mins ago
Director of Advancement, Humanities, Social Sciences and Campaign
McMaster University
Hamilton, ON
Added 28 mins ago
Christmas Support Worker
The Salvation Army Canada and Bermuda Territory
Kitchener, ON
Added 28 mins ago
Production Operator - Tic Tac (Manufacturing)
Ferrero
Brantford, ON
Added 28 mins ago
Switchperson/Trackmobile Operator
Cando Rail & Terminals
Cambridge, ON
Added 28 mins ago
Forward Deployment Engineer
BDO
Kitchener, ON
Added 28 mins ago
Marketing Data & AI Analyst Student (Winter 2027)
BlackBerry
Waterloo, ON
Added 28 mins ago
Medication Care Partner
Amica Senior Lifestyles
Waterloo, ON
Added 43 mins ago
industrial Maintenance Mechanic - Millwright 433A
Tigercat | MacDonald Steel
Cambridge, ON
Added 43 mins ago
Industrial Painter
Tigercat | MacDonald Steel
Brantford, ON
Added 43 mins ago
G Driver
Stephenson's Rental Services
Hamilton, ON
Added 43 mins ago
Structure Technician
Westerkirk
Breslau, ON
Added 43 mins ago
Fitter / Welder
Tigercat | MacDonald Steel
Cambridge, ON
Added 44 mins ago
Supply Instructors - Elementary International Languages Program - Croatian Language
Waterloo Catholic District School Board
Cambridge, ON
Added 44 mins ago
Expression of Interest - 0.5 FTE - RECE (Registered Early Childhood Educator) at St. Josephine Bakhita (K)
Waterloo Catholic District School Board
Kitchener, ON
Added 44 mins ago
*Itinerant DECE LTO - 1.0 FTE Extended Day AM (7 hours/day)*
Waterloo Region District School Board
Kitchener, ON
Added 44 mins ago
Expression of Interest - 0.5 FTE - RECE (Registered Early Childhood Educator) at St. Augustine (C)
Waterloo Catholic District School Board
Cambridge, ON
Added 44 mins ago
Expression of Interest - 0.5 FTE - RECE (Registered Early Childhood Educator) at Canadian Martyrs(C)
Waterloo Catholic District School Board
Kitchener, ON
Added 44 mins ago
*DECE LTO - 1.0 FTE Extended Day PM (7 hours/day)*
Waterloo Region District School Board
Kitchener, ON
Added 44 mins ago
*DECE LTO - 1.0 FTE Extended Day PM (7 hours/day)*
Waterloo Region District School Board
Waterloo, ON
Added 44 mins ago
Insurance Broker - Some Leads Provided
Billyard Insurance Group Inc.
Hamilton, ON
Added 44 mins ago
100% Long-Term Occasional Teaching Opportunity teaching Grade 7/8(French Immersion French) at Holy Rosary
Waterloo Catholic District School Board
Waterloo, ON
Added 44 mins ago
MT
Manufacturing Engineer
Modern Technical Staffing Inc.
Guelph, ON
- $90,000 to $105,000 CAD / year
Added 44 mins ago
LTO: Intermediate/Senior Dance, Special Education, Part 1 and Guidance and Career Education, Part 1 (1.0 FTE) at St. John's College, Brantford
Brant Haldimand Norfolk Catholic District School Board
Brantford, ON
Added 44 mins ago
Maintenance Manager / PRM
Aspen Air Charters
Cambridge, ON

AVL Manufacturing Inc.

Indirect Purchaser

Hamilton, ON, Canada

$55,000 to $65,000 CAD / year · Full-time

Within 25 km of Cambridge · About 24.9 km from the city centre

Apply About employer

Applications open in a new tab.

Job details

Pay: $55,000 to $65,000 CAD / year
Job type: Full-time
Apply by: Dec 9, 2026
Posted: Nov 9, 2026

Original job description

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 Responsibilities:

Process purchase requests by obtaining necessary quotes, ensuring required approvals, preparing purchase orders, confirming orders with vendors and tracking delivery on schedule.
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.
Source new vendors and show cost savings.
Manage existing vendor relationships and assist other departments in vendor performance issues.
Assist the accounting department in resolving vendor invoicing issues.
Assist in direct purchases at stores and pick-up and deliveries as required.
Maintain Vendor and Part | Planning data in the ERP/MRP system.
Ensure purchase orders and other vendor contract information is stored and maintained in an organized fashion on the server.
Participate in annual inventory counts.
Follow company policies and work instructions to ensure the purchasing processes run smoothly, cost-effective and on schedule.
Participate in the development and implementation of a continuous improvement methodology

Qualifications:

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

Other Requirements:

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

Apply About employer

More about this job

Responsibilities

Process purchase requests by sourcing quotes, obtaining approvals, preparing purchase orders, confirming orders, and tracking deliveries. Manage vendor relationships and purchasing data, support invoice resolution and inventory counts, and contribute to cost savings and continuous improvement.

Requirements

Requires a high school diploma, coursework in Purchasing Management, and at least two years of relevant manufacturing experience; experience in Oil & Gas, Power Generation, or Mining is preferred. Candidates should be proficient in Microsoft Word, Excel, and ERP software, with strong negotiation, organizational, communication, and analytical skills; a valid passport and driver’s licence are required for North American travel.

Skills

Purchasing
Price Negotiation
Vendor Management
Vendor Evaluation
Sourcing
Cost Savings
Purchase Order Processing
Inventory Management
ERP/MRP Systems
Microsoft Word
Microsoft Excel
Reading Mechanical Drawings
Organizational Skills
Communication Skills
Problem-Solving
Analytical Skills

Visa sponsorship

Not detected in the job text

Keywords

Purchasing Management
Purchase Requisitions
Purchase Orders
Vendor Questionnaires
Vendor Management
Vendor Performance
Cost Savings
Manufacturing
Oil & Gas
Power Generation
Mining
Microsoft Word
Microsoft Excel
ERP Software
Infor Visual Mfg.
MRP System
Vendor Data
Part Planning Data
Inventory Counts
Mechanical Drawings
Occupational Health and Safety Act
Continuous Improvement
Quality
Delivery Scheduling
Invoice Resolution

Report this job