Senior Buyer

Insight Global; Ottawa; On-site; CAD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Insight Global is seeking an experienced Senior Buyer to lead procurement and supply chain activities within a defense/complex industrial environment. You will drive supplier performance and align strategies with operations.

You will manage a procurement team, analyze data with Excel and Power BI, and partner with engineering, quality, and finance to mitigate risks and realize cost savings.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain Management or related field or equivalent experience.
• Strong knowledge of supply chain management principles and best practices.
• Experience with global supply chains and ERP modules for SCM, repair and overhaul.

Responsibilities

• Lead and develop procurement and supply chain team with coaching and performance management.
• Develop and implement procurement and supply chain strategies aligned with objectives.
• Manage supplier relationships, performance, and continuous improvement initiatives.
• Analyze data and metrics to identify cost savings, efficiency, and risk reduction.
• Monitor global supply chain conditions and downstream impacts on procurement and operations.
• Ensure procurement and supply chain processes follow best practices and policies.
• Utilize ERP systems to optimize procurement, supply chain, repair, and overhaul activities.
• Develop supply chain KPIs, dashboards, and reporting using Excel and Power BI.
• Collaborate with engineering, operations, quality, finance and others to resolve supply chain challenges.
• Identify and mitigate supply chain risks including supplier, material, logistics risks.
• Support continuous improvement initiatives across procurement and supply chain operations.

Skills

Leadership

Analytical

Communication

Negotiation

Decision making

Stakeholder collaboration

Education

Bachelor's degree in SCM/related field

Tools

ERP systems

Excel

Power BI

Job description

We are seeking an experienced Senior Buyer to lead procurement and supply chain activities, drive supplier performance, and support the organization’s operational objectives. The successful candidate will bring strong people leadership, analytical capabilities, and a deep understanding of supply chain best practices, ideally within a defense, marine, or other complex industrial environment.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead and develop a procurement and supply chain team, providing direction, coaching, and performance management.
• Develop and implement procurement and supply chain strategies aligned with organizational objectives.
• Manage supplier relationships, performance, and ongoing improvement initiatives.
• Analyze supply chain data, trends, and performance metrics to identify opportunities for cost savings, efficiency, and risk reduction.
• Monitor global supply chain conditions and assess downstream impacts on procurement, production, repair, and operational activities.
• Ensure procurement and supply chain processes follow established best practices, policies, and procedures.
• Utilize ERP systems to manage and optimize procurement, supply chain, repair, and overhaul activities.
• Develop and maintain supply chain KPIs, dashboards, and reporting using tools such as Excel and Power BI.
• Collaborate with internal stakeholders across engineering, operations, quality, finance, and other functions to resolve supply chain challenges.
• Identify and mitigate supply chain risks, including supplier, material, logistics, and availability risks.
• Support continuous improvement initiatives across procurement and supply chain operations.

Required Qualifications & Experience

• Minimum 5 years of experience in procurement or supply chain management.
• Experience in the defense, marine, aerospace, manufacturing, or other complex industrial sectors is highly desirable.
• Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain Management, Procurement, Business, Operations, or a related field, or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Strong knowledge of supply chain management principles, procurement practices, and industry best practices.
• Experience working with global supply chains and understanding the potential downstream impacts of supply disruptions.
• In-depth experience with ERP systems, particularly modules supporting supply chain management, repair, and overhaul operations.
• Advanced data analysis and reporting skills, including Microsoft Excel; experience with Power BI or other business intelligence tools is highly desirable.
• Highly developed interpersonal and communication skills, with the ability to influence and collaborate effectively with stakeholders at all levels.
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, negotiation, and decision-making skills.

Preferred Qualifications

• Professional designation or certification in procurement or supply chain management.
• Experience in repair, overhaul, refit, or maintenance environments.
• Experience managing complex or highly regulated supply chains.
• Knowledge of defense-related procurement requirements and regulations.

Vacancy Status: Existing

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