Senior Strategic Buyer

2 weeks ago


Kitchener, Canada Hays Full time

Senior Strategic Buyer

Tri-cities, Ontario

In-office


Our client is a manufacturer looking for a Sr. Strategic Buyer to join their team.


As a Senior Strategic Buyer, you will play a pivotal role in the purchasing team, responsible for sourcing and purchasing materials, supplies, and services essential for our operations. You will be required to travel to multiple plants and manage expectations of the operations team. You will develop and maintain relationships with suppliers, negotiate contracts, and ensure the timely delivery of high-quality products at competitive prices. Your expertise in market analysis and cost management will be crucial in optimizing our supply chain and reducing costs. Additionally, you will collaborate closely with various departments to understand their needs and provide strategic purchasing solutions. This role requires strong analytical skills, excellent communication abilities, and a proactive approach to problem-solving, ensuring that our procurement processes are efficient and aligned with our business goals.


As the ideal candidate you must have a minimum of 5+ years of purchasing experience in a manufacturing, fabricating environment. You must have experience in managing the full cycle purchasing, leading negotiations and creating strategic value. You must have strong analytical skills and be pro-active and self-driven. Excellent communication, interpersonal skills are key to the success of this role.


To discuss in more detail, please email your resume in confidence as an MS Word document to Sean Naidu



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