Senior Buyer

Atkinsr; Mississauga; Hybrid; CAD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid working culture

Competitive compensation

Professional development opportunities

Job summary

AtkinsRéalis is seeking a Senior Buyer to manage complex procurement for projects and business units in Canada. The role involves sourcing, negotiations, contract administration, PO management, and change orders to meet quality, technical and commercial requirements.

You will work with engineering and project teams, support supplier performance, and may mentor junior staff while traveling to project sites as needed, within a hybrid work setup.

Qualifications

• Post-secondary education is preferred.
• SCMP certification or enrollment is considered an asset.
• 10+ years of experience managing complex procurement packages.

Responsibilities

• Oversee sourcing, supplier negotiations, contract administration, PO management and change orders.
• Collaborate with Engineering, Project Management, Quality Assurance and suppliers to support projects and ensure procurement performance.
• Mentor junior procurement staff and lead procurement activities on assigned projects.

Skills

Supplier negotiations

Sourcing

Contract administration

PO management

Change orders

Quality standards

Health & safety

Education

Post-secondary education

SCMP certification (asset)

Job description

Overview

Reporting to the Procurement Manager, the Senior Buyer is responsible for managing the procurement of complex goods and services for projects and business units.

Your role

• The role oversees sourcing, supplier negotiations, contract administration, purchase order management, and change orders while ensuring compliance with quality, technical, commercial, and project requirements.
• The Senior Buyer works closely with Engineering, Project Management, Quality Assurance, and suppliers to support successful project delivery, resolve procurement issues, and maintain supplier performance.
• The position may also provide mentorship to junior procurement staff and lead procurement activities on assigned projects.

About you

• Post-secondary education preferred.
• SCMP certification or enrollment is considered an asset.
• 10+ years of experience managing complex procurement packages.
• Experience with supplier negotiations, sourcing, evaluations, and performance management.
• Understanding of quality standards, financial controls, invoicing, and health and safety requirements.
• Strong knowledge of manufacturing, supplier management, contract terms and conditions, and purchase order administration.
• Knowledge of contract law and competitive bidding practices.
• Ability to mentor junior buyers and procurement administrators.
• Travel to project sites may be required.

Rewards & benefits

• Explore the rewards and benefits that help you thrive – at every stage of your life and your career at AtkinsRéalis in Canada.
• Enjoy competitive compensation, employee recognition, and a brilliant range of flexible benefits you can tailor to your health, wellbeing, financial and lifestyle needs.
• Make the most of diverse opportunities for training and professional development to grow your skills and expertise.
• And take advantage of our hybrid working culture and generous time-off policies to balance a fulfilling career with your personal life.

About AtkinsRéalis

We're AtkinsRéalis, a world-class engineering services and nuclear organization. We connect people, data and technology to transform the world's'infrastructure and energy systems. Together, with our industry partners and clients, and our global team of consultants, designers, engineers and project managers, we can change the world. We're committed to leading our clients across our various end markets to engineer a better future for our planet and its people.

Find out more.

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