Strategic Senior Buyer for Complex Procurements

Hydroone; Barrie; Hybrid; CAD 123,000 - 131,000; Full time

Job summary

Hydro One seeks a Senior Buyer in Barrie, ON to purchase a broad range of products and services for diverse client needs. You will manage procurement procedures, liaise with Finance and legal, and support strategic supplier relations while ensuring compliance and competitive sourcing.

Responsibilities include preparing bids, coordinating tenders, and evaluating suppliers, with a focus on meeting regulatory and quality requirements and optimizing value for Hydro One.

Qualifications

• Requires knowledge of purchasing fundamentals, contract law and procurement processes.
• Experience with private and public tendering and supplier management.
• Ability to develop procurement strategies and maintain supplier data.

Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain procurement procedures and buyer guidelines.
• Negotiate contracts and select suppliers following company policy.
• Coordinate tendering, bid evaluations and supplier negotiations.
• Ensure due diligence, regulatory compliance and quality standards.

Skills

Negotiation skills

Contract management

Procurement strategy

Education

Grade XII education or equivalent

Tools

Computerized business systems

Job description

Hydro One seeks a Senior Buyer in Barrie, ON to purchase a broad range of products and services for diverse client needs. You will manage procurement procedures, liaise with Finance and legal, and support strategic supplier relations while ensuring compliance and competitive sourcing.

Responsibilities include preparing bids, coordinating tenders, and evaluating suppliers, with a focus on meeting regulatory and quality requirements and optimizing value for Hydro One.