Senior Buyer

Can-Tech Services; Georgetown; On-site; CAD 85,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading manufacturing client is seeking a Senior Buyer in Georgetown. The successful candidate will manage procurement activities, negotiate contracts, and support supply chain operations. Applicants should have significant experience, a degree in a related field, and excellent negotiation skills. The company offers a competitive salary package with benefits.

Benefits

Health and wellness programs

Career development opportunities

Retirement savings plan

Qualifications

• Minimum 8 years relevant experience, or Master's degree with 6 years experience.
• In-depth knowledge in assigned commodities.
• Ability to work in fast-paced environments and leadership skills.

Responsibilities

• Manage procurement of critical commodities with a focus on supplier quality.
• Prepare and issue purchasing agreements while following company policies.
• Coordinate purchasing activities with internal partners.

Skills

Negotiation

Project Management

Supply Management

Decision Making

Communication

Education

Bachelor's Degree in a related field

APICS certification

Job description

Can-Tech Services is looking for a Senior Buyer for one of our reputable Manufacturing clients in the Georgetown area.

Our client is a leading global manufacturer of electronic components and subsystems.

Position : Senior Buyer.

Position Type : Permanent / Full-Time.

Pay : $85,000 - $90,000 annually.

Location : Georgetown, ON

The Senior Buyer is responsible for quoting, negotiating pricing and purchasing inventory and materials in support of the company’s needs. Our clients cultivate a healthy, dynamic, and team-oriented environment that empowers the employees to develop, create and deliver innovative, reliable technology solutions to power, connect, protect, and support a better tomorrow.

The clients offer the employees an attractive compensation package with competitive salaries and comprehensive benefits, including health and wellness programs, career development, generous retirement savings plan with company.

YOU WILL BE ACCOUNTABLE FOR :

• Execute and manage Purchase Orders for the procurement of major / critical commodities, services, and complex procurements, with emphasis on improving supplier quality and lowering total cost of ownership for the program.
• Prepare and issue moderate to high complexity, value and risk purchase orders and complex agreements, and ensure all procurement actions which commit the company are properly documented, reviewed, and approved consistent with policy and procedure. Can identify risks and mitigate them when negotiating terms and conditions.
• Work with management to address all aspects of supply chain management, including procurement support, commodity business plans, market trends assessment, pricing, and product availability.
• Coordinate purchasing activities with internal partners to acquire products and services in a cost effective and timely manner.
• Support proposal activities with innovative solutions to meet Program needs and requirements.
• Process purchase requisitions, purchase orders, purchase order revisions, and requests for quotes to suppliers.
• Perform cost or price analysis on procurements of moderate to high value, risk, and complexity.
• On proposals, procurements, and agreements, negotiates and documents terms and conditions, price, delivery, quality, and performance requirements on moderate to high complexity procurements
• Monitor the cost, schedule, and scope of assigned procurements to negotiate highest quality at best value.
• Develop new supply sources where suppliers are no longer competitive.
• Recommend cost saving proposals or alternative sources.
• Interact with suppliers and QA to resolve quality issues.
• Build productive internal / external working relationships.
• May coordinate activities of other personnel.
• Conduct supplier onsite visits when necessary.
• Perform other duties as needed and assigned.

YOU ARE THE RIGHT PERSON FOR THIS JOB IF YOU HAVE :

• Bachelor's Degree in a related field and / or APICS certification is required.
• Minimum of 8 years of relevant experience; or master’s degree plus a minimum of 6 years of relevant experience.
• Has in-depth knowledge in assigned commodities and advanced decision-making skills.
• Exercises good judgment within defined procedures and practices to determine appropriate action.
• Having wide-ranging experience, uses professional concepts and company objectives to resolve complex issues in creative and effective ways.
• Ability to apply advanced project management skill and knowledge.
• Ability to work and succeed in a fast-paced, deadline driven environment while demonstrating superior presentation, communication, team building and leadership skills.
• Demonstrated ability to work as an individual contributor or on a team.
• In-depth knowledge of Supply Management and how to implement strategies into practice.
• In-depth knowledge / understanding of Government contractor purchasing requirements, how to apply Federal Acquisition Requirements / DFAR, and use of the ERP / MRP systems.
• In-depth knowledge in the applicable contractual flow downs, policies / procedures, federal, state, Federal Acquisition Requirements / DFAR, and local laws, and the ability to apply them in the procurements of commodities / services / subcontracts.
• Experience assisting other buyers with negotiations and ability to obtain mutually beneficial collaborative agreements.
• Excellent negotiation skills and ability to develop win-win solutions.
• Must be able to meet CGP requirements.

To apply please email your resume to Avneet Marwah at