Senior Buyer

Mirion Technologies, Inc.; Cambridge; Hybrid; CAD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Mirion Technologies (IST Canada) ULC is seeking a Senior Buyer to lead strategic sourcing for critical commodities and key suppliers. You will negotiate complex long-term contracts, manage supplier performance, and partner with Engineering, Operations, Quality and Finance to drive procurement excellence.

The role requires autonomy, mentoring of junior buyers, and a focus on continuous improvement in the procurement function, with travel up to 25% as needed.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain Management, Operations Management, Business Administration, or equivalent.
• 5+ years of procurement, strategic sourcing, materials management, or supply chain experience.
• 3+ years in a manufacturing facility, including direct materials or capital equipment sourcing.
• Demonstrated experience leading supplier negotiations and managing key/strategic supplier relationships.
• Prior experience mentoring or informally leading other buyers or procurement staff preferred.

Responsibilities

• Lead sourcing and negotiation of complex contracts and long-term agreements with strategic suppliers.
• Develop category strategies in partnership with commodity management.
• Own supplier relationship management and conduct business reviews with governance cadences.
• Review and approve purchase requisitions and purchase orders with accuracy and policy compliance.
• Interpret manufacturing drawings to determine material quantities and best supply sources.
• Escalate and resolve day-to-day procurement issues such as delays or quality concerns.
• Collaborate with Quality, Engineering and Operations on new product introduction sourcing.
• Implement lean practices with suppliers, including kanban and just-in-time processes where applicable.
• Mentor junior buyers and share negotiation and risk-management expertise.
• Ensure compliance with policies and export control requirements; maintain supplier master data in ERP.

Skills

ERP proficiency

Lean manufacturing

Negotiation skills

Stakeholder influence

Education

Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain Management, Operations Management, Business Administration, or equivalent

Tools

Microsoft Excel

ERP systems

Job description

As a global leader in radiation safety, detection and measurement, Mirion Technologies is advancing radiation safety through innovative technologies and solutions.

The Senior Buyer leads strategic sourcing and procurement activities for a portfolio of critical commodities and key supplier relationships. This role negotiates complex contracts and long-term supply agreements and manages risk across the supply base. The Senior Buyer partners closely with Engineering, Operations, Quality and Finance on sourcing decisions, mentors junior buyers, and is expected to operate with a high degree of autonomy in resolving escalated supply issues and driving continuous improvement across the procurement function.

• Lead sourcing and negotiation of complex, contracts, and long-term agreements with strategic suppliers to secure optimal cost, quality, delivery, and risk terms
• Partner with Quality to develop and maintain an approved supplier list. Conduct supplier visits as required and maintain publish KPI’s.
• Develop and execute category strategies in partnership with commodity management, aligning sourcing decisions with broader business and operational objectives
• Own supplier relationship management for critical and strategic suppliers, leading business reviews, and governance cadences to drive accountability and performance
• Monitor supplier performance and key performance indicators, leading root cause analysis and corrective action plans for supply disruptions or quality escalations
• Review and approve purchase requisitions and purchase orders, ensuring accuracy, policy compliance, and appropriate approval controls
• Partner with Accounts Payable and Materials teams to resolve purchasing, invoicing, and receiving discrepancies
• Ability to interpret manufacturing drawings to determine quantity of material to buy and best source of supply
• Serve as an escalation point for day-to-day procurement issues such as delivery delays, allocation constraints, or quality concerns
• Collaborate with Quality, Engineering and Operations on new product introduction sourcing, ensuring timely qualification and availability of materials
• Partner with Planning and Operational Excellence teams to implement and sustain lean practices with suppliers, including kanban, min/max and just-in-time processes where applicable
• Mentor and provide guidance to junior buyers, sharing negotiation and risk management expertise
• Ensure compliance with company policies and applicable regulatory and export control requirements in all procurement activities
• Own the accuracy and integrity of supplier master data and purchasing records within the ERP system
• Advanced proficiency in ERP and production planning systems
• Strong working knowledge of lean manufacturing principles, strategic sourcing methodologies
• Strong financial and analytical acumen, including should-cost modeling and total cost of ownership analysis
• Excellent verbal, written and executive-level communication, and presentation skills
• Demonstrated ability to lead cross-functional teams and influence stakeholders without direct authority
• Exceptional negotiation skills, with a track record of leading complex, high-value negotiations and developing win-win supplier relationships
• Strong attention to detail with the ability to problem-solve and manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment
• Self-starter with sound judgment and the ability to operate with a high degree of autonomy

Additional Requirements

• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Excel, Word, PowerPoint) and other relevant software tools
• Certification in supply chain management, such as APICS CPIM, CSCP, or CPSM, preferred
• Experience with nuclear safety standards is preferred
• Ability to travel domestically or internationally (up to 25%)

Education & Experience Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain Management, Operations Management, Business Administration, or a combination of degree and equivalent experience
• 5+ years of progressive experience in procurement, strategic sourcing, materials management, or supply chain roles
• 3+ years of experience in a manufacturing facility, including direct materials or capital equipment sourcing
• Demonstrated experience leading supplier negotiations and managing key/strategic supplier relationships
• Prior experience mentoring or informally leading other buyers or procurement staff preferred

Mirion Technologies (IST Canada) ULC is in compliant with the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act (AODA) and the Ontario Human Rights Code. We are an equal opportunity employer that is committed in providing accommodations for applicants with disabilities upon request at any stage of the recruitment process. Please advise the Human Resources Department of any accommodations you may need during the recruitment process.

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