Stellenanzeige: HR Business Partner (m/f/d) - Trench Germany GmbH
Operational Buyer
Scarborough, ON | Full-Time | Senior (5+ years)
About us
In Trench Canada, we deliver state-of-the-art, safe, and reliable instrument transformers, coils, and bushings for seamless energy transmission. With a legacy of customized engineering and innovation, we enable society to harness the power of electricity with reliability and performance. We are driven by a commitment to advancing the energy sector through innovative technology and sustainable practices. Our culture emphasizes continuous improvement, attention to detail, and adaptability, while fostering an inclusive and respectful environment where diverse perspectives are valued and everyone has the opportunity to contribute and succeed.
Our Values
- Trust
- Responsibility
- Excellence
- Navigating Change
- Candor
- Humility
Overview
As an Operational Buyer, you play a key role in ensuring the continuous flow of materials and services required for daily manufacturing operations. Your work is driven by MRP-based planning and requires accuracy, responsiveness, and strong coordination with suppliers and internal teams.
You will be responsible for creating and managing purchase orders in SAP, securing timely supplier confirmations, and maintaining accurate system data to support reliable MRP outputs. Your proactive follow-up and attention to detail will help prevent supply interruptions, support production schedules, and contribute to overall operational efficiency.
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Your Tasks:- Manage the end-to-end operational purchasing cycle for outsourced components and services, ensuring timely order placement, confirmation, and delivery.
- Follow up proactively with suppliers on order status, lead times, and delivery confirmations to prevent production disruptions.
- Act as the main point of contact for assigned suppliers, building strong working relationships and holding them accountable to agreed service levels.
- Collaborate cross-functionally with Engineering, Warehouse, Planning, Order Management, and Quality teams to align purchasing decisions with operational needs.
- Monitor supplier performance (OTD, quality, responsiveness) and escalate/resolve issues as they arise.
- Manage purchase orders, contracts, and pricing updates in SAP, ensuring data accuracy and system alignment.
- Use Excel to track KPIs, build reports, and support decision-making on supplier and category performance.
- Identify and resolve supply chain bottlenecks with a hands-on, solution-oriented mindset.
- Support continuous improvement initiatives to optimize outsourcing costs, lead times, and supplier reliability.
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Requirements:- Minimum 5 years of experience in procurement, with a strong focus on outsourcing management.
- Bachelor's degree in Business Administration, Engineering, or a related field.
- Proficiency in SAP (procurement/materials modules) and advanced Excel skills.
- Preferred: working knowledge of mechanical parts/components.
- Experience managing suppliers, including follow-up, order confirmations, and performance tracking.
- Proven ability to work effectively in a cross-functional environment (Engineering, Warehouse, Planning, Order Management, Quality).
- Strong communication and negotiation skills.
- Results-driven, proactive, and solutions-oriented mindset.
- Demonstrated ability to use AI tools to improve the quality, speed, and accuracy.
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We offer:
In accordance with the Pay Transparency Act, we are committed to providing clear and accessible information about compensation for this role. The expected compensation range for this position is $80,000 - $95,000 / Annually. Actual compensation within this range will be determined based on several job-related factors, including relevant education, depth and breadth of experience, professional certifications or license, specialized skills aligned with the role, and internal equity considerations. This role offers a comprehensive total rewards package, including paid vacation, group health benefits, pension plan, bonus, and additional employee programs.
- The opportunity to gain practical experience in the field of optical current measurement technology and sustainable energy transmission in an innovative company.
- You will work in a motivated team on forward-looking projects and gain insights into the latest technologies.
- Support from experienced professionals in handling the latest measurement technology.
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Our Commitment to Inclusion and Accessibility
Trench is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to building a diverse and inclusive workforce. We welcome applications from all qualified individuals and provide accommodations for applicants with disabilities throughout the recruitment and selection process. If you require accommodation or support at any stage of the application or interview process, please contact us and we will work with you to meet your needs.
Use of Artificial Intelligence in Recruitment
Trench uses artificial intelligence and automated tools as part of its recruitment and screening processes to support efficient and fair candidate evaluation.
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