
Senior Buyer
- Timmins, ON
- Permanent
- Temps-plein
- Responsible for all aspects of procurement processes in a cross functional role including vendor selection and contract negotiations.
- Develop, implement, and manage contracts and service level agreements for the procurement of goods, services, and leases.
- Identify opportunities for operational and procurement process improvement. Research, develop, and implement innovative tools and techniques.
- Act as liaison with participating departments for procurement and contract management as well as attend meetings involving daily procurement organization.
- Develop and foster successful, long-term business relationships and ongoing process improvements with key suppliers.
- Review non-contracted purchases to identify opportunities for standardization, contracting and cost reduction.
- Facilitate the approval, prioritization, and sourcing process for approved capital items.
- Perform bid activity for sensitive/highly visible complex bids and cost analysis reporting.
- Ensure accurate and timely documentation.
- Perform other duties as assigned.
- 5+ years experience in a relevant field
- Bachelor’s degree in commerce, Purchasing and/or Supply Chain Management or a related field
- Experience successfully utilizing templates, tools and processes such as RFPs, RFQs, and RFIs preferably in mining industry or industrial environments
- SCMP or PMP designation would be an asset.
- Ability to work independently with minimal supervision and collaboratively in a fast-paced, dynamic environment
- Effective verbal and written communication skills.
- Must have a valid driver’s license