The Buyer III is a senior procurement professional who operates as a business owner for assigned commodities, suppliers, or programs. The role combines operational execution, supplier performance management, risk mitigation, strategic sourcing support, and business influence to drive supply continuity and operational results. This role often serves as the pipeline to Lead Buyer or Commodity Manager positions.
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Location: Saint-Laurent QC
Hybrid role (3 days a week on site)
Payrate: $40/h
Must pass CGP reliability clearance
Advantages
- Contract Duration: 12 months (possibility of extension)
- Competitive Salary
- Location: Saint-Laurent, Quebec
Responsibilities
Execute and manage purchase orders from requisition through delivery.
Monitor supplier performance and delivery commitments.
Own supply execution for critical commodities and suppliers.
Develop mitigation and contingency plans for supply risks.
Lead supplier performance reviews and corrective action initiatives.
Influence sourcing decisions through market and supplier insights.
Coach and mentor Buyer I and Buyer II personnel.
Drive enterprise-wide problem solving and shortage resolution.
Lead cross-functional supply recovery and escalation efforts.
Support strategic supplier relationships and long-term agreements.
Drive KPI performance in delivery, quality, inventory, and compliance.
Act as the procurement focal point for key programs and stakeholders.
Qualifications
6 years of experience
Must be fluent in communicate with French/ English speaking clients located outside Quebec on a regular basis
Must pass CGP reliability clearance
Strategic thinking
Supplier accountability
Financial and commercial acumen
Negotiation and influencing
Risk management
Leadership without authority
Continuous improvement
Executive communication
Commodity and market knowledge
Education:
Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain Management, Business Administration,
Engineering, Finance, or a related discipline
Summary
If Bilingual Buyer III interests you, please apply online today at Randstad.ca
Randstad Canada is committed to fostering a workforce reflective of all peoples of Canada. As a result, we are committed to developing and implementing strategies to increase the equity, diversity and inclusion within the workplace by examining our internal policies, practices, and systems throughout the entire lifecycle of our workforce, including its recruitment, retention and advancement for all employees. In addition to our deep commitment to respecting human rights, we are dedicated to positive actions to affect change to ensure everyone has full participation in the workforce free from any barriers, systemic or otherwise, especially equity-seeking groups who are usually underrepresented in Canada's workforce, including those who identify as women or non-binary/gender non-conforming; Indigenous or Aboriginal Peoples; persons with disabilities (visible or invisible) and; members of visible minorities, racialized groups and the LGBTQ2+ community.
Randstad Canada is committed to creating and maintaining an inclusive and accessible workplace for all its candidates and employees by supporting their accessibility and accommodation needs throughout the employment lifecycle. We ask that all job applications please identify any accommodation requirements by sending an email to accessibility@randstad.ca to ensure their ability to fully participate in the interview process.
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The Buyer III is a senior procurement professional who operates as a business owner for assigned commodities, suppliers, or programs. The role combines operational execution, supplier performance management, risk mitigation, strategic sourcing support, and business influence to drive supply continuity and operational results. This role often serves as the pipeline to Lead Buyer or Commodity Manager positions.
Location: Saint-Laurent QC
Hybrid role (3 days a week on site)
Payrate: $40/h
Must pass CGP reliability clearance
Advantages
- Contract Duration: 12 months (possibility of extension)
- Competitive Salary
- Location: Saint-Laurent, Quebec
Responsibilities
Execute and manage purchase orders from requisition through delivery.
Monitor supplier performance and delivery commitments.
Own supply execution for critical commodities and suppliers.
Develop mitigation and contingency plans for supply risks.
Lead supplier performance reviews and corrective action initiatives.
Influence sourcing decisions through market and supplier insights.
Coach and mentor Buyer I and Buyer II personnel.
...
Drive enterprise-wide problem solving and shortage resolution.
Lead cross-functional supply recovery and escalation efforts.
Support strategic supplier relationships and long-term agreements.
Drive KPI performance in delivery, quality, inventory, and compliance.
Act as the procurement focal point for key programs and stakeholders.
Qualifications
6 years of experience
Must be fluent in communicate with French/ English speaking clients located outside Quebec on a regular basis
Must pass CGP reliability clearance
Strategic thinking
Supplier accountability
Financial and commercial acumen
Negotiation and influencing
Risk management
Leadership without authority
Continuous improvement
Executive communication
Commodity and market knowledge
Education:
Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain Management, Business Administration,
Engineering, Finance, or a related discipline
Summary
If Bilingual Buyer III interests you, please apply online today at Randstad.ca
Randstad Canada is committed to fostering a workforce reflective of all peoples of Canada. As a result, we are committed to developing and implementing strategies to increase the equity, diversity and inclusion within the workplace by examining our internal policies, practices, and systems throughout the entire lifecycle of our workforce, including its recruitment, retention and advancement for all employees. In addition to our deep commitment to respecting human rights, we are dedicated to positive actions to affect change to ensure everyone has full participation in the workforce free from any barriers, systemic or otherwise, especially equity-seeking groups who are usually underrepresented in Canada's workforce, including those who identify as women or non-binary/gender non-conforming; Indigenous or Aboriginal Peoples; persons with disabilities (visible or invisible) and; members of visible minorities, racialized groups and the LGBTQ2+ community.
Randstad Canada is committed to creating and maintaining an inclusive and accessible workplace for all its candidates and employees by supporting their accessibility and accommodation needs throughout the employment lifecycle. We ask that all job applications please identify any accommodation requirements by sending an email to accessibility@randstad.ca to ensure their ability to fully participate in the interview process.
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