Strategic Senior Buyer – PCBA & Electronics Sourcing

RBR

Ottawa

On-site

CAD 85,000 - 100,000

Full time

7 days ago

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Benefits offered by this job

Vacation days (20+)

Holiday shutdown

Bonus program

Wellness benefit

RRSP matching

Annual fitness reimbursement

Job summary

RBR in Ottawa, Ontario is seeking a Senior Buyer to drive strategic sourcing and supplier performance within our PCBA-focused procurement team. You will manage MRP parameters, support new product introductions, negotiate with key vendors, and ensure alignment with purchasing policies.

The role demands analytic rigor, ERP experience, and the ability to build strong internal and external relationships to keep material flowing.

Qualifications

8+ years of experience in direct procurement/purchasing functions, specifically with contract manufacturer relationships in the PCBA space.
Degree or Diploma in a related field (supply chain, operations, engineering, etc.).
Exceptional analytical skills and detail orientation.
In‑depth understanding of MRP and supply/demand planning principles, with demonstrated experience in ERP systems.
The ability to drive process enhancements and bring new suggestions.
High adaptability to new systems and processes.
Excellent verbal & written communication skills.
Experience with complex BOMs, engineering change orders, and revision controlled documents.
Proven ability to excel under pressure, initiating action and driving results.
Self‑directed with the ability to multi‑task.
Strong organizational and prioritization skills.
Working knowledge of continuous improvement methodologies (e.g. Lean, Six Sigma).
Experience negotiating supplier contracts and agreements.

Responsibilities

Execute purchase orders in accordance with MRP action messages (create, cancel, push, and pull actions).
Provide ownership of the PCBA and electronic component portfolio.
Proactively manage MRP planning parameters for purchased items within the PCBA portfolio; balancing cost, inventory, and service level targets.
Process expense Purchase Requisitions (REQs) to support departments across RBR.
Direct the resolution of supplier non-conformances, ensuring preventative measures, credits, refunds, or replacements are secured.
Establish and maintain effective relationships with suppliers.
Evaluate supplier performance (quality, on‑time delivery, lead time, pricing) and administer improvement programs.
Adhere to and enforce compliance with purchasing policies, procedures, regulations and laws.
Undertake additional duties as assigned, leveraging your seasoned expertise.