Senior Buyer

Job Description

We are currently seeking an experienced Buyer to join our Ottawa team. In this role, you will play a key part in managing supplier relationships, supporting new product development, and driving effective procurement strategies across commodities. You’ll work closely with internal stakeholders to ensure continuity of supply, cost optimization, and compliance with company policies and regulatory requirements.

• Procurement of goods and services
• Commercial management of the supplier portfolio
• Ability to negotiate terms and conditions
• Issuance of purchase orders to comply with company policies and procedures
• Communicate material status to key stakeholders
• Maintains the ERP system to ensure accuracy of data
• Develop negotiation strategies and manage negotiation
• Proactively manage commodities to identify risk and mitigate
• Resolve challenges within the commodity including but not limited to delivery, cost, process, invoicing, etc.
• Contribute to new product developments
• Contribute to source selection, make/buy decisions, and supplier qualification
• Provide strategic insight into the relevant market industries by recommending ways to reduce risk, cost and lead-time
• May lead or contribute to continuous improvement initiatives
• May be required to support customer or external compliance audits

Qualifications

• Requires 10 years of related experience in supply chain, procurement, or related experience
• Understanding of procurement laws and regulations.
• Strong analytical skills.
• Excellent negotiation skills.
• Work is varied and governed by well documented Company standards, policies, processes and procedures
• A College diploma or University degree in a related discipline

Position Requirements

• Schedule: 40 hours per week, flexible within core business hours
• Work Arrangement: Hybrid Position mix of working from home and the Ottawa office.
• Travel: Occasional travel may be required.

It is a requirement that General Dynamics Mission Systems-Canada be registered with the Canadian Controlled Goods program and that all of its workforce be security assessed. Successful applicants must meet all applicable security requirements, including but not limited to the ability to obtain and maintain a Canadian government security clearance. Applicants may be required to meet additional security requirements in order to gain access to technical data, classified areas or information that is subject to international regulations. You must be eligible to work in Canada.

Additional Information

The hiring range for this position is $39.37 - $48.21 CAD Hourly. Our goal is to provide a fair and competitive offer based on an assessment of internal equity and your qualifications, including:

• Relevant experience
• Technical and non-technical skills
• Education and certifications

Benefits

• Comprehensive medical, dental and vision coverage for you and your eligible dependents, from day one of employment at no cost to you.
  • Flexible benefit options available (including HCSA).
  • Emergency medical travel insurance.
  • 24/7 virtual health care services.
• Employee & Family Assistance Program (EFAP) – counselling, life coaching, lifestyle change support, and financial planning.
• Employee resource groups
• Defined Contribution Pension Plan (DCPP) with employer contributions after 3 months of service.
  • Access to financial advisors for investment advice and comprehensive financial planning.
  • Voluntary Registered Retirement Savings Plan (RRSP) accessible from day one.
• Flexible time away to rest and renew with vacation, holidays, vacation purchase plan and parental leaves (with top up options).
  • Sick leave and disability programs.
• Grow your career your way with free access to a learning platform offering a wide range of courses and resources.
  • Educational Assistance Program to support formal learning.
  • Self-directed mentoring opportunities.
  • Reimbursement for professional and industry-related memberships and dues.
• Employee discounts on travel, home and auto insurance, as well as services and activities.
  • Free onsite parking.
  • Annual scholarship program for children of GD employees.
  • Employee social clubs and recreational activities.

Accommodation

If you require accommodation during any stage of the application process, please contact Human Resources via recruitment@gd-ms.ca.

Closing Date

We reserve the right to close this vacancy early if we receive sufficient applications for the role. Therefore, if you are interested, please submit your application as early as possible.

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