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Senior BuyerHunter Amenities International • Burlington, Ontario, Canada
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Senior Buyer

Senior Buyer

Hunter Amenities International • Burlington, Ontario, Canada
30+ days ago
Job type
  • Full-time
Job description
Hunter Amenities is one of the world’s largest manufacturers of Guest Amenities with 40 years of experience in the global market. We are a highly entrepreneurial, professional, and driven organization that believes in teamwork, professional ethics, and outstanding service. Hunter is proud to be a Platinum level member of the “Best Managed Companies” program in Canada.

The Opportunity:

We’re looking for a Senior Buyer to join our team in Burlington. The Senior Buyer is responsible for the efficient purchasing of raw materials and packaging for our Burlington and Cambridge manufacturing operations.


Reason for vacancy: This is a backfill for an existing vacancy within the team.

Salary: $70,000-$85,000
Final placement within the range depends on market conditions, internal equity, and the candidate's experience, skills, and qualifications.


Key Duties & Responsibilities:
  • Responsible for procurement and sourcing of all materials, components, packaging, finished goods, and accessories for assigned portfolio to satisfy production while balancing cost and inventory considerations
  • Execute projects including monitoring and ensuring adherence to project timelines
  • Communicate material/vendor issues that will impact production/delivery schedules
  • Develop & manage supplier base to ensure consistent achievement of all performance requirements
  • Conduct & finalize supplier sourcing and negotiations including overseas vendors
  • Develop contingency alternatives for major commodities
  • Actively work towards supply base consolidation
  • Actively work with forecasting department to reduce lead times, inventory levels and order accuracy
  • Actively work with all departments to manage excess inventories and end of program analysis
  • Assist with Creative, Quality, and Production during product development & change process
  • Assist with new products development team to achieve timely launch of new programs
  • Support the Quality Department with vendor-related issues as necessary
  • Cost reductions of materials through the initiation and participation in the benchmarking process. This will include the potential re-sourcing of appropriate vendors, along with the negotiation of pricing, terms and conditions
  • Maintain and update all Purchasing item data
  • Participate in the on-going development of corporate standard operating procedures

Qualifications & Experience:
  • College diploma or University Degree.
  • PMAC/APICS Certification or enrolment
  • 5+ years purchasing experience in a manufacturing environment including managing overseas vendors
  • Strong vendor relationship and negotiation skills
  • Well-developed communication skills
  • Ability to manage multiple priorities & conflicting deadlines in a fast- paced environment
  • Continuous improvement mindset with strong analytical and problem-solving skills
  • Solid technical skills including computer skills (Word, Excel, and Outlook, ERP based systems)
  • Proven ability to work independently, as well as in a team environment
  • Thorough understanding of and approach to continuous improvement

We offer:
  • A competitive compensation package.
  • An excellent company-paid benefit package including health, dental, life, a matching group RRSP, skills development, and training reimbursement.
  • The opportunity to be part of a fast-growing, dynamic, and successful global team. We believe in our people and our people believe in Hunter.

A Little Bit More About Us:

Hunter Amenities’ global headquarters is in Burlington, Ontario where we manufacture one of the richest portfolios of licensed amenity brands for our 5- and 6-star global hotels, boutique hotels, spas, cruise lines and retail clients. Hunter has built a broad retail portfolio, creating both private labels and branded beauty products of the highest quality. Learn more about our company and culture at www.hunteramenities.com.

Based on our profile and needs we will only contact those candidates selected for interviews. Thanks for applying!

Hunter Amenities International Ltd. is an equal opportunity employer. Hunter does not discriminate on the basis of race/religion/sex/national origin/veteran/disability/sexual orientation/gender identity, or any other characteristic protected by current law.

Hunter Amenities is committed to providing accessible employment practices that are in compliance with the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act (‘AODA’). If you require accommodation for disability during any stage of the recruitment process, please notify Human Resources at 1-800-668-1483.

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