Senior Buyer

Domtar; Port Mellon; On-site; CAD 80,000 - 98,000; Full time

Job summary

Domtar, a leading producer of pulp, paper, packaging, tissue and wood products, is seeking a Senior Buyer at the Howe Sound Mill in Port Mellon, BC. You will source, procure and manage inventory of designated commodities, lead strategic negotiations with suppliers and ensure cost-effective procurement for operations and projects.

You’ll join a collaborative procurement team, report to the Manager, Supply Chain, and drive supplier relationships, cost control and timely fulfillment in a complex

Qualifications

• Post secondary designation in Supply Chain Management or Procurement.
• Minimum three years of experience in Procurement, Materials Management or Project Management.
• Experience with Pulp and Paper industry is an asset.
• SAP experience, MRP analysis, and Microsoft programs.
• Strong written and oral communication skills.
• Strong leadership and negotiation skills with vendors.

Responsibilities

• Negotiate/secure services through sourcing and negotiations.
• Manage and negotiation of various contracts and contractor rates for site services.
• Procurement/management of inventory.
• Prioritization and multitask of duties to support immediate rush requirements.
• May require flexibility in work shifts, overtime, and weekends as required to support operations when necessary.

Skills

Procurement

Materials management

Project management

SAP

MRP analysis

Microsoft Office

Negotiation

Communication

Leadership

Education

Post-secondary designation in SCM/Procurement

Tools

SAP

Microsoft Office

MRP systems

Job description

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Senior Buyer

Location: Port Mellon, British Columbia, CA, V0N2S0

Department: Procurement (PR00)

Domtar is a leading producer of pulp, paper, packaging, tissue and wood products. Through our focus on safety and sustainability, as well as our commitment to operational excellence and our network of facilities across Canada and the United States, Domtar delivers high-quality and cost-effective products to customers around the world.

Our workforce is comprised of 14,000 talented and hardworking individuals. We are proud to offer competitive compensation, a supportive working environment, rewarding career paths and plenty of opportunities for learning and growth.

The Howe Sound Mill, located on the Sunshine Coast of British Columbia, is seeking an experienced and collaborative Senior Buyer to join our Procurement Team

As a valued member of our Procurement Team and working with the support of the Manager, Supply Chain, you will source, procure and manage inventory of designated commodities. Lead strategic negotiate and secure services as required to support Company operations and projects, and accountable/support general purchasing as assigned while assuring all activities are performed in an ethical, economical and quality manner. Cost control measures, detailed inventory analysis, project progress monitoring and scope management will be a primary focus.

Key Responsibilities

• Negotiate/secure services through sourcing and negotiations.
• Manage and negotiation of various contracts and contractor rates for site services.
• Procurement/management of inventory.
• Prioritization and multitask of duties to support immediate rush requirements
• May require flexibility in work shifts, overtime, and weekends as required to support operations when necessary.

What You’ll Bring

The ideal candidate is a detail-oriented and proactive procurement professional with strong analytical, organizational and communication skills. You are comfortable working in a complex industrial environment, balancing day-to-day purchasing requirements with cost management, supplier relationships and operational priorities and have the following skills and qualifications:

• Post Secondary designation in Supply Chain Management/Procurement or equivalent in Basic Purchasing Fundamentals required.
• Minimum three (3) years experience in Procurement, Materials Management, Project Management.
• Experience with Pulp and Paper industry an asset.
• SAP experience, MRP analysis, process and experience with Microsoft programs required.
• Strong written and oral communication skills.
• Strong leadership, negotiation, and communications skills in both dynamic team environments and with vendors.

Why Join Domtar?

This is an opportunity to play a key role in a dynamic industrial environment, contributing to strategic procurement, supplier relationships, cost management, and operational reliability. We offer a competitive salary, comprehensive benefits package, retirement savings plan, annual bonus plan, extensive relocation support, and an Employee and Family Assistance Program.

The annual salary range for this position is $80,000 - $98,000, commensurate with experience, qualifications, and demonstrated capabilities.

Domtar is firmly committed to placing greater emphasis on the principles of equity, diversity and inclusion to empower all employees to reach their full potential. We form a dynamic team whose diverse backgrounds and wealth of perspectives are one of the keys to our success. We offer an inclusive, rewarding and safe work environment with opportunities that will help grow your skills.