Senior Buyer

Promation; Oakville; Hybrid; CAD 85,000 - 105,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid work arrangement

Retirement Savings Plan

Deferred Profit-Sharing Plan

Professional growth opportunities

Engineering and automation projects

Job summary

Promation in Oakville, ON is seeking an experienced Senior Buyer to lead sourcing, supplier negotiations, and procurement for engineering and manufacturing projects. You will optimize costs, ensure timely material availability, and drive continuous improvement with cross-functional teams.

The role requires 5–10 years in procurement, strong negotiation and supplier management, and proficiency with ERP systems.

Qualifications

• Post-secondary education in a related field.
• 5–10 years procurement experience in manufacturing/engineering.
• Strong negotiation and supplier management skills.
• Experience sourcing technical components and subcontracted services.
• Proficiency with ERP or purchasing systems.
• Excellent analytical and project management skills.

Responsibilities

• Source, negotiate, and procure materials and services.
• Maintain supplier relationships and ensure on-time delivery.
• Support engineering projects and machine shop procurement.
• Evaluate supplier performance and manage purchasing risks.
• Drive cost-saving initiatives and process improvements.
• Align purchasing with project schedules and budgets.
• Provide procurement guidance to junior team members.

Skills

Negotiation

Supplier management

Cost optimization

Procurement

Sourcing

Cross-functional teamwork

Education

Post-secondary education in Supply Chain/Business related field

Tools

Microsoft Office

ERP systems

Job description

Role Description

We're looking for an experienced, strategic, and results-driven Senior Buyerto join our growing team in Oakville, ON. In this role, you will oversee sourcing, supplier negotiations, and procurement activities supporting our engineering and manufacturing projects. Working closely with cross-functional teams and suppliers, you will drive cost efficiencies, ensure timely material availability, and contribute to continuous improvement initiatives.

Key Responsibilities

• Source, negotiate, and procure raw materials, components, and subcontracted services.
• Build and maintain strong supplier relationships while ensuring competitive pricing, quality, and on-time delivery.
• Support procurement requirements for engineering projects and Machine Shop operations.
• Evaluate supplier performance, manage purchasing risks, and identify strategic sourcing opportunities.
• Drive cost-saving initiatives and continuous improvement across procurement processes.
• Collaborate with internal teams to align purchasing activities with project schedules and budgets.
• Provide procurement guidance and mentorship to junior team members.

Qualifications

• Post-secondary education in Supply Chain Management, Business Administration, Purchasing, or a related field.
• 5-10 years of procurement and purchasing experience, preferably within a manufacturing, engineering, or industrial environment.
• Strong negotiation, supplier management, and cost optimization skills.
• Experience sourcing technical components, raw materials, and subcontracted services.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office and ERP or purchasing systems.
• Excellent analytical, organizational, communication, and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to manage competing priorities in a fast-paced, project-driven environment.

What We Offer

• Competitive salary and comprehensive benefits package.
• Hybrid work arrangement.
• Retirement Savings Plan & Deferred Profit-Sharing Plan.
• Opportunities for professional growth and career development.
• Exciting engineering and automation projects.
• A supportive and collaborative work environment.

Salary Range: $85,000 – $105,000 per year

This job posting is for an active, existing vacancy within our organization. We are an Equal Opportunity Employer. We do not discriminate in hiring based on sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, race, colour, religious creed, ethnic origin, disability, or any other characteristic protected by federal, provincial, or local law.

If you require a reasonable accommodation for any part of the employment process, please contact us and let us know the nature of your request and your contact information. Requests for accommodation will be considered on a case-by-case basis.