Sr. Category Buyer

We’re looking for an experienced buyer with a background in the manufacturing sector. If you have experience with dealing with a larger numbers of PO, and is passionate about negotiating, creating and managing relationships and you’d be a great fit for this role.

Advantages
- Full health and dental benefits.
- Hybrid role, after probation period.
- Competitive salary.

Responsibilities
- Your work will ensure continuous alignment of supplier strategy and business, including manage supplier relationships and quality programs and you will be primary contact between operational clients and key suppliers.
- You will be managing and upholding agreements for corporate overhead and operational supplies.
- Identifying strategies for cost reduction and service enhancement.
- Collaborating with colleagues in category management and engages with interdisciplinary teams to apply agreements enterprise-wide.
- Performing regular analysis on categories, supplier evaluations, forecasts, and estimates savings and rebates.
- Making suggestions to guarantee the supply chain is secure, eco-friendly, and efficiently managed.
- Achieving specific savings and enhances performance, taking responsibility for reducing costs and improving supply chain performance in designated categories.

Qualifications
- 8 plus years of direct experience in buying and sourcing in the manufacturing sector
- A track record of successful sourcing, procurement, and establishing strong supplier partnerships.
- Outstanding communication skills, both written and verbal.
- Experience on overseeing contracts., negotiation techniques and their application in everyday business dealings.
- Capable of juggling multiple tasks and setting priorities efficiently.
- Self-driven, with a keen eye for detail and the capacity to handle sensitive or restricted information.
- Skilled in ensuring the quality and timely delivery of goods.
- Strong interpersonal skills, attention to detail, and problem-solving abilities.
- Excellent organizational and planning capabilities.
- Independent worker, able to operate effectively with minimal supervision.
- Professional demeanor and a positive attitude. Upholds the business ethics and values of the company.

Summary
If this opportunity aligns with your interests and qualifications, apply today! We’ll review your application and connect shortly if you’re a good fit. Good luck!
Are you interested in discussing this Sr. Category Buyer role in more detail? Get in touch with us at: jaqueline.costa@randstad.ca

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