Maintenance Buyer

Position overview

This role sits within Nestlé Canada Inc. and is based onsite in London, Ontario at 980 Wilton Grove Rd, London, ON N6N 1C7. As the Maintenance Buyer, you will own purchasing support for the factory’s maintenance needs, help keep spare parts available when required, and contribute to efficient procurement, inventory control, and vendor management.

About the company

Nestlé is recognized for well-known brands such as KitKat®, Gerber®, Nescafe®, and Maggi®. The organization describes itself as people-first, with a culture that encourages employees to show up authentically, act with agility, courage, and trust, and contribute ideas that move the business forward. The team in Canada includes more than 3,400 people.

Role impact

You will manage procurement workflows for the plant, convert vendor requests into purchase orders, support finance and reporting activities, review standing orders, and help forecast monthly requirements. The position also involves working closely with planners and maintenance teams to keep inventory at the right level and maintain strong supplier relationships for smooth operations.

Key accountabilities

• Buy parts and services needed by the maintenance function.
• Help ensure maintenance teams have the correct spare parts at the right time and in the required condition, including for extraordinary maintenance and special charges.
• Support the technical stores budget using store data and help track financial performance and maintenance forecasts.
• Operate the technical stores in a collaborative, service-oriented way for operations.
• Monitor and communicate technical store performance indicators in a clear and visual manner with users.
• Make sure store assets and activities meet site expectations for safety, food safety, environmental care, and efficient water and energy use, including the handling and storage of flammables, chemicals, lubricants, and food-contact spares.
• Source suitable suppliers and maximize use of preferred Nestlé agreements.
• Maintain supplier and parts records and partner with procurement on new vendor setup and vendor updates.
• Work with Maintenance Group Leaders and the Maintenance Stores Attendant to keep supply levels appropriate.
• Own store management KPIs such as cycle count completion, inventory accuracy, obsolete stock, and unused materials.
• Create reports and monitor maintenance spend.
• Continuously improve store processes and procedures in line with Nestlé standards.
• Coordinate with millwrights, electricians, operating engineers, production staff, and other functions to support business continuity.
• Manage the value of stores inventory.
• Assist with invoice processing.
• Work in accordance with Nestlé policies and standards.
• Partner with market subject matter experts to adopt best practices.

Requirements

• A bachelor’s degree in accounting or finance, or a diploma in food science or another related discipline, or equivalent hands-on technical purchasing experience.
• At least 3 years of experience in a technical setting, ideally in food manufacturing or consumer goods.
• Strong Microsoft Excel capability at an advanced level.
• Advanced familiarity with SAP technical stores management or a similar stores optimization tool.
• Well-developed negotiation ability, financial understanding, and attention to detail.
• Comfort working in a fast-changing and dynamic environment.
• Good communication skills and a collaborative, team-based approach.
• Ability to learn quickly, adapt to change, and make sound decisions.
• Power BI knowledge would be considered an advantage.

Benefits and rewards

• Health and dental coverage available from day one.
• Company-matched pension plan.
• Three weeks of vacation plus five personal days.
• Strong training and development support, with opportunities to progress internally.
• Educational assistance and tuition reimbursement.
• Bonus eligibility.
• Gender affirmation benefits covering needed care, resources, and procedures.
• Fertility services and surrogacy medical coverage.
• Adoption support to help reduce financial barriers.
• Up to 50% off Nespresso coffee machines, capsules, and accessories.
• Access to a discounted company store featuring Nestlé, Nespresso, and Purina products.

Compensation and hiring notes

The annual salary range for this position is $70,000 to $80,000. This is an existing vacancy. Applications will be reviewed as they are received, so early submission is encouraged.

Equal opportunity and accommodations

Nestlé Canada states that it is an equal opportunity employer committed to diversity, equity, inclusion, and accessibility. Qualified candidates from all backgrounds are encouraged to apply. If accommodations are needed during the hiring process, Human Resources should be informed so support can be arranged.