Senior Buyer

Insight Global; Saskatoon; Hybrid; CAD 69,000 - 76,000; Full time

Job summary

Insight Global is seeking a Senior Buyer for a 12-month contract to support site operations across Rocanville and surrounding areas. The role focuses on strategic procurement, contract development, and high-value sourcing initiatives in an industrial setting.

Candidates located in Rocanville or willing to hybrid work with occasional on-site weeks will be considered; opportunity to manage multiple procurement projects and work with operational stakeholders.

Qualifications

• 7+ years of experience in strategic procurement and sourcing.
• Experience with contract formation, drafting and negotiation.
• Experience managing procurement projects valued from $100K to $50M.
• Experience leading complex sourcing initiatives beyond requisitions.

Responsibilities

• Develop sourcing strategies with operational stakeholders.
• Negotiate contracts and manage commercial risk.
• Lead high-value procurement projects in an industrial setting.
• Collaborate across sites to drive procurement initiatives.

Skills

Strategic procurement

Contract drafting

Procurement project mgmt

Sourcing strategy

Stakeholder management

Industrial procurement

Private-sector procurement

Education

Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain

SCMP/CPSM/CSCP

Job description

Contract: 12 months with potential for extension

Location: 4 days a week in office in Calgary, Saskatoon, Rocanville, Regina, Winnipeg

Schedule: Monday-Thursday 10 hour a days with Friday off

Rate: $50-55/hr

JOB DESCRIPTION

Insight Global is seeking a Senior Buyer for a 12-month contract supporting a site-based operation in Rocanville, Saskatchewan. The ideal candidate will be located in Rocanville or the surrounding area; however, candidates based in Calgary, Winnipeg, or other nearby regions may be considered if they can support a hybrid arrangement with approximately one week per month onsite. Working hours are aligned to site operations and typically consist of 10-hour days, Monday through Thursday. This role is focused on strategic procurement and sourcing activities, including contract development, contract negotiation, and management of high-value procurement projects. The successful candidate will work with operational stakeholders to develop sourcing strategies, manage commercial risk, negotiate complex agreements, and drive procurement initiatives in an industrial environment.

REQUIRED SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE

• 7+ years of experience in strategic procurement and sourcing
• Strong experience with contract formation, drafting, and negotiation
• Demonstrated experience managing procurement projects valued from $100K to $50M
• Experience leading complex sourcing initiatives beyond requisition and purchase order processing
• Background in industrial sectors such as mining, potash, oil & gas, heavy industry, or industrial construction
• Ability to manage multiple procurement projects and stakeholders simultaneously
• Experience developing and executing sourcing strategies for high-value contracts
• Must have experience in private-sector procurement (public procurement experience alone will not be sufficient)

NICE TO HAVE SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE

• Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain, Business, Engineering, or a related discipline
• Professional supply chain designation (SCMP, CPSM, CSCP, or equivalent)
• Potash industry experience, including organizations such as K+S or Mosaic
• Experience supporting mining contractors involved in shaft work or underground operations
• Previous experience with organizations such as Redpath Mining or similar industrial contractors

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Vacancy: This posting is for a currently vacant role, and the successful candidate will be hired into an existing open position.