Senior Buyer

Senior Buyer Senior Buyer role at The Cahill Group (Atlantica) in Dartmouth, Nova Scotia. Atlantica, a member of The Cahill Group, executes commercial and industrial construction projects and services across Nova Scotia and New Brunswick. We are looking for our next Senior Buyer to join our team. Requirements 3+ years of experience in a purchasing/procurement role, ideally within the construction industry Excellent communication and teamwork skills Strong negotiation and influencing skills Self‑motivated and able to adapt to shifting priorities High attention to detail and analytical mindset Ability to build and maintain professional relationships with coworkers, clients, and vendors Having a post‑secondary education in Business Administration, Supply Chain Management, Construction Management, or similar programs would also be considered an asset. What you will do Communicate with operational team members about their purchasing needs and respond to procurement requests in a timely manner Drive cost savings by securing the best supplier deals Cultivate strong partnerships with key vendors Champion fair contracts through skilled negotiation Proactively manage price changes and source alternatives Ensure smooth deliveries by resolving order issues and non‑compliance Complete and issue purchase orders to vendors Manage open purchase orders and maintain purchase order integrity in line with the ERP system Coordinate drawings and documentation between vendor and Project Managers for equipment purchases Generate, maintain, and publish monthly reports for commodity tracking, cost savings opportunities, material price volatility, supplier scorecards, etc. Benefits Summer hours & flexible working arrangements Competitive compensation Pension matching & cost‑shared benefits Company‑funded professional development More About the Role Permanent, full‑time 37.5 hours per week Monday to Friday The Cahill Group embraces a culture of belonging in the workplace. We believe a diverse and inclusive culture creates a supportive, engaging, challenging, and innovative environment while enabling employees to be collaborative, positive, and creative to reach full potential. The Cahill Group is an equal‑opportunity organization welcoming applications from 2SLGBTQ+, Black, Indigenous, and People of Colour (BIPOC), women, newcomers to Canada, and people with disabilities. If you require accommodation in the recruitment process, please let us know. Atlantica is an equal‑opportunity employer. If you feel you are the right fit, please apply in confidence. While we thank all applicants for their interest, only those under consideration will be contacted. Location: Dartmouth, Nova Scotia #J-18808-Ljbffr