Senior Buyer

Mier Human Capital; Georgetown; On-site; CAD 85,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in Halton Region, ON is seeking a Senior Buyer to manage procurement responsibilities for electronic components and assemblies. The ideal candidate will have extensive experience in supply chain management and possess strong analytical and interpersonal skills. This role involves supplier negotiations, cost analysis, and maintaining critical relationships across multiple departments. Join a dynamic team and contribute to the success of a diversified product portfolio.

Qualifications

• Minimum 5+ years of experience in procurement and supply chain management.
• Professional APICS and/or ASCM certification an asset.

Responsibilities

• Procurement responsibilities for new and existing products.
• Managing supplier delivery requirements and conducting bid analysis.
• Establishing relationships with various functional business areas.

Skills

Analytical mindset

Strong interpersonal skills

Ability to read engineering drawings

Education

Post-secondary education in Supply Chain Management

Tools

Microsoft Office Suite

Advanced Excel

Power BI

JDE

Job description

About the Company - Mier Recruitment is hiring!

About the Role - Our client in Halton Region, ON is actively looking for a Senior Buyer to join their team.

Responsibilities -

• Procurement responsibilities for new and existing products, including price, schedule, supplier selection, documentation write-up & terms and conditions
• Managing supplier's critical path delivery requirements in support of key program milestones
• Proficiency to perform and comprehend price and cost analysis, source selection/justification, analysis of supplier quotation
• Purchase of electronic components, electronic assemblies and other assigned commodities as required
• Providing regular status updates of material availability and shortages as required to meet engineering and production schedules
• Establishing and maintaining critical working relationships with Material Planning, Engineering, Manufacturing, Finance and Quality Assurance functional business areas
• Issuing RFIs, RFQs/quotes, conduct bid analysis, down select suppliers, and award purchase orders supporting a high mix of different commodity types within a diversified product portfolio
• Developing and maintaining virtual PO folio file documentation requirements with a high degree of business ethics and integrity
• Negotiations (supplier price, delivery, and exceptions to purchase order flow downs, i.e., Terms and Conditions)
• Participating and driving supplier development and management activity to achieve consistent cost reductions with leveraged buying strategies
• Complete and total cost of ownership of the portfolio being managed
• Experience in Strategic Sourcing; (EMS preferred)

Qualifications - Post-secondary education in Supply Chain Management, Purchasing or equivalent with a minimum 5+ years of relevant experience in procurement and supply chain management in a large-scale manufacturing environment. Professional APICS and/or ASCM certification an asset.

Required Skills -

• Experience in JDE will be a strong asset
• Ability to read and interpret engineering drawings and specifications
• Proficient in the use of Microsoft Office Suite (PowerPoint, Word) and possess Advanced Excel Skills
• Power BI would be considered an asset
• Strong interpersonal skills with proven ability to communicate both verbally and in writing with internal customers and suppliers
• Analytical mindset with a proactive approach
• Knowledge of electrical product commodities is desired
• D.O.D. procurement experience and knowledge of Federal Acquisition Regulations (FAR/DFARS) as well as International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR) is a plus

Pay range and compensation package - Salary: $85,000 - $90,000/year.