Buyer

Domtar; Area E (Saint Mary/Skookumchuck); On-site; CAD 80,000 - 99,000; Full time

Job summary

Domtar in Skookumchuck, British Columbia, is seeking a full-time Buyer to procure and negotiate materials, services and major contracts. Reporting to the Supply Chain Manager, you will support standardization, supplier relationships and cost savings while ensuring compliance with corporate policies and safety guidelines.

The role requires 3+ years purchasing experience in manufacturing, and a purchasing designation or active pursuit of certification.

Qualifications

• Minimum 3+ years purchasing experience in an industrial/manufacturing environment.
• Possess or actively pursuing a recognized purchasing designation or certification.
• Experience with a Purchasing and Inventory control system.
• Understanding of business management and contract negotiation.
• Strong interpersonal skills, team oriented.
• High integrity and track record of excellence.
• Adaptable to complex, changing business environment.
• Urgency in operational requirements.
• Identifies and maintains supplier relationships.
• Liaises with vendors and project teams.
• Recommends improvements to purchasing procedures or policies.

Responsibilities

• Procure, negotiate and administer major agreements for materials, services, capital projects and major maintenance contracts.
• Support consolidation and standardization of products and services to maximize savings.
• Ensure ethical sourcing and fair treatment of suppliers.
• Promote safe workplace practices and support health & safety programs.
• Review purchasing requests for compliance with policy and legislation.
• Communicate business needs to vendors and clarify issues with mill departments.
• Stay updated on new products, equipment and suppliers to improve terms.
• Maintain relationships with new and existing suppliers and monitor market conditions.

Skills

3+ years purchasing experience

Purchasing system experience

Contract negotiation

Interpersonal skills

Integrity and performance

Adaptability in changing environment

Urgency in operational needs

Supplier relationship management

Purchasing policy adherence

Education

Purchasing designation/certification

Job description

Location: Skookumchuck, British Columbia, CA, V0B2E0

Buyer

Department: Purchasing/Store (ST00)

Domtar is a leading producer of pulp, paper, packaging, tissue and wood products. Through our focus on safety and sustainability, as well as our commitment to operational excellence and our network of facilities across Canada and the United States, Domtar delivers high-quality and cost-effective products to customers around the world.

Our workforce is comprised of 14,000 talented and hardworking individuals. We are proud to offer competitive compensation, a supportive working environment, rewarding career paths and plenty of opportunities for learning and growth.

The location in Skookumchuck , British Columbia , Canada , is seeking talent to fill the position of Buyer . This job is full-time permanent .

Reporting to the Supply Chain Manager, the Buyer will procure, negotiate and administer major agreements for materials, services, capital projects and major maintenance contracts in compliance with PE Corporate Policies and Guidelines and applicable legislation.

Areas of Responsibility

• Supports corporate purchasing activities by recommending the consolidation and standardization of common products and service to increase leverage and maximize savings.
• Maintains a high standard of ethics and treat suppliers and contractors equitably in connection with sourcing, solicitation, award processes and decisions.
• Promotes and provides a safe workplace and support the implementation of health & safety programs.
• Sources and procures supplies, services and other goods ensuring they meet or exceed internal expectations.
• Reviews and analyzes supplier / contractors proposals and make selection recommendations to end user.
• Facilitates the sourcing of site materials and services by communicating business needs to vendors / service providers and clarifying vendor issues to mill departments.
• Keeps up to date with new products, equipment and suppliers in order to recommend improvements in the quality, terms, delivery schedules of materials and services purchased.
• Reviews all purchasing requests to ensure consistency with Corporate Policy and Guidelines, purchasing procedures and standards and applicable legislation.

Qualifications

• Minimum 3+ years purchasing experience in an industrial / manufacturing environment.
• Possess or currently pursuing a recognized purchasing designation or certification.
• Experience with a Purchasing and Inventory control system.
• Understanding of business management and contract negotiation.
• Strong interpersonal skills, comfortable with working in a team environment and interacting with employees at all levels.
• Demonstrated high standards of integrity combined with a track record of excellence in performance
• Adaptable and understands complex and constantly changing business environment. Able to keep pace with a company going through significant growth and change
• A high sense of urgency with regards to operational requirements.
• Identifies, develops, establishes and maintains relationships with new and existing suppliers, keeping apprised of current and future market conditions.
• Liaises with and conduct meetings between vendors, contractors, project management teams.
• Recommends improvements to purchasing procedures or policies to Supply Chain.

Salary Range - 80,000-98,600

Domtar is firmly committed to placing greater emphasis on the principles of equity, diversity and inclusion to empower all employees to reach their full potential. We form a dynamic team whose diverse backgrounds and wealth of perspectives are one of the keys to our success. We offer an inclusive, rewarding and safe work environment with opportunities that will help grow your skills.