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Senior BuyerThe Cahill Group • Dartmouth, NS, CA
Senior Buyer

Senior Buyer

The Cahill Group • Dartmouth, NS, CA
7 days ago
Job type
  • Full-time
  • Permanent
Job description

Dartmouth, Nova Scotia

At Atlantica, a member of The Cahill Group of companies, we execute commercial and industrial construction projects and services in Nova Scotia and New Brunswick. We’re looking for our next Senior Buyer to join our team in Dartmouth, Nova Scotia.

This Might Be The Right Fit For You If

  • You have 3+ years of experience in a purchasing / procurement role, ideally within the construction industry
  • You are an excellent communicator and a team player
  • You have strong negotiation and influencing skills
  • You’re self‑motivated and able to adapt to shifting priorities as needed
  • You have a high attention to detail and are analytical
  • You can build and maintain professional relationships with your coworkers, clients, and vendors

Having a post‑secondary education in Business Administration, Supply Chain Management, Construction Management, or other similar programs would also be considered an asset.

What will you do as the Senior Buyer at Atlantica?

Working In An Exciting And Collaborative Environment, You Will

  • Communicate directly with operational team members about their purchasing needs, ensuring response is provided 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 ERP system
  • Coordinate drawings and documentation between vendor and Project Managers for equipment purchases
  • Generate, maintain, and publish monthly reports as required for commodity tracking, cost savings opportunities, material price volatility, supplier scorecards etc.

    • Why should you join Atlantica?

  • Summer Hours & Flexible Working Arrangements
  • Competitive Compensation
  • Pension Matching & Cost‑Shared Benefits
  • Company funded Professional Development

    • More About Atlantica

    Based in Halifax since 1966, Atlantica, a member of the Cahill Group, is one of the largest mechanical and electrical contractors in the Maritimes. Equipped with leading‑edge technologies, Atlantica’s highly skilled workforce executes a wide range of mechanical and electrical construction projects from design and fabrication to fire protection and maintenance services throughout a building’s life cycle to provide customized solutions to our clients.

    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 that a diverse and inclusive culture creates a work environment that is supportive, engaging, challenging, and innovative while enabling our employees to be collaborative, positive, and creative to reach our full potential. The Cahill Group is an equal opportunity organization and welcomes applications from 2SLGBTQ+, Black, Indigenous, and People of Colour (BIPOC), women, newcomers to Canada, and people with disabilities. If you require any accommodation in the recruitment process, please let us know.

    Atlantica is an equal‑opportunity employer. If you feel as though you are the right fit for this position, please apply in confidence. While we thank all applicants for their interest, only those under consideration will be contacted.

    Location : Dartmouth, Nova Scotia

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