Senior Buyer (Hybrid in London, ON OR Guelph, ON)

FOBA; Guelph; Hybrid; CAD 80,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

FOBA is seeking a Senior Buyer for their Supply Chain Department. This role involves managing procurement processes, negotiating contracts, and developing supplier strategies. The candidate should possess a degree in Business or Supply Chain and 5-10 years of relevant experience. Join a company dedicated to water treatment solutions and impactful work in a dynamic, hybrid environment.

Benefits

Medical, dental, and vision benefits starting day 1

Comprehensive training with on-the-job mentorship

Starting vacations at 15 days per year

Qualifications

• 5 to 10 years of Procurement / Category Experience.
• Strong user experience with Microsoft Office applications.
• MRP / ERP materials planning system experience.

Responsibilities

• Owning the commodity management process.
• Leading P2P process for commodities.
• Developing sourcing strategies and managing suppliers.

Skills

Negotiation

Supplier Management

Project Management

Data Analysis

Education

Degree in Business or Supply Chain Management

Tools

SAP

Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, MS Project)

Job description

• Doing meaningful work that makes an everyday impact on the world around you.
• Owning your ambition and fueling your career growth.
• Collaborating with a vibrant, diverse, global team.

At Trojan Technologies , you have the power to make it possible.

Trojan Technologies, a Veralto company, plays a vital role in making the various stages of the water treatment process more effective and efficient. Our products and services have applications across municipal wastewater, drinking water, environmental contaminant treatment, and residential water treatment, along with ultra-purification of water used in food and beverage manufacturing, pharmaceutical processing and semiconductor applications.

When you join the Trojan Technologies team and the broader Veralto network, you become part of a unique culture where purpose meets possibility : where the work we do makes an everyday impact on the world’s vital water resources, and where you’ll have the power to deepen your skillset, own your ambition, and fuel your career growth.

We offer :

• Benefits starting day 1 including medical / dental / vision, Group RSP with Pension Plan.
• Comprehensive training that includes on-the-job mentorship through senior coworkers
• Starting vacations at 15 days per year

Reporting to the Supply Chain Manager – Aria Filtra, the Senior Buyer is responsible for the P2P process for key category commodities, focusing on project schedules, budget control, and material margin enhancements. The role involves developing sourcing strategies, negotiating procurement, managing suppliers, and supporting QA processes, requiring flexibility, organization, and the ability to work in a fast-paced, project-based environment.

This position is part of the Supply Chain Department located in London and Guelph, ON and will be hybrid in London or Guelph, ON.

This role will require travel for up to 10%.

At Trojan Technologies we believe in designing a better, more sustainable workforce. We recognize the benefits of flexible, hybrid working arrangements for eligible roles and are committed to providing enriching careers, no matter the work arrangement. This position is eligible for a hybrid work arrangement in which you can work part-time at the Company location identified above and part-time remotely from your home. Additional information about this hybrid work arrangement will be provided by your interview team.

In this role, a typical day will look like :

• Strategically owning the commodity management process for the assigned categories, from upfront sales support, through the Procure to Pay (P2P) Process including but not limited to : RFQs, order placement, order managements and reconciliation of; shipments, invoicing, warranty claims, etc.
• Leading P2P process for commodities such as valves, rotating equipment, built to print items, etc.
• Reviewing Requisitions and Engineering releases for completeness to ensure items and services quoted are a match, specifications are met, and scope of work is entirely captured.
• Ensuring the most accurate material costs are updated and communicated across the business.
• Managing suppliers to ensure contractual obligations are met.
• Sourcing, qualifying, developing, and approving suppliers using an established supplier qualification process.
• Supporting our QA processes; discussing warranty issue and / or unacceptable goods or services with quality assurance personnel and our suppliers to determine : root cause, preventative measures and taking corrective action.
• Accurately maintaining Project Procurement Plans / Project Materials Budgets.
• Leading and providing support to the team in defining and executing strategic goals to drive continual cost reduction.
• Responsible for developing and negotiating master supplier agreements.

The essential requirements of the job include :

• Degree in Business or Supply Chain Management
• 5 to 10 years of Procurement / Category Experience
• MRP / ERP materials planning system experience i.e. : SAP / LN
• Knowledge of Project Life Cycle
• Strong user experience with Microsoft Office applications; especially Excel, Word, MS Project, and Reporting
• Ability to travel internationally for business needs well as inner office travel (London, Guelph and Cortland, NY)

It would be a plus if you also possess previous experience in :

• Prefer CSCMP and / or ISM certification or commitment to pursue on a yearly basis
• Strong written and verbal communication skills with the ability to work both independently and in a group setting
• Project Business Experience
• LN experience
• Strong digital literacy (data analysis, word processing, spreadsheets, graphics, statistical tools)
• Experience with reading and using CAD drawings

Trojan Technologies is proud to part of the Water Quality segment of Veralto (NYSE : VLTO), a $5B global leader dedicated to ensuring access to clean water, safe food and medicine, and trusted essential goods. When you join Veralto’s vibrant global network of 16,000 associates, you join a unique culture and work environment where purpose meets possibility : where the work you do has an everyday impact on the resources and essentials we all rely on, and where you’ll have valuable opportunities to deepen your skillset, pursue your ambitions, and grow your career. Together, we’re Safeguarding the World’s Most Vital Resources—and building rewarding careers along the way.

At Veralto, we value diversity and the existence of similarities and differences, both visible and not, found in our workforce, workplace and throughout the markets we serve. Our associates, customers and shareholders contribute unique and different perspectives as a result of these diverse attributes.