Senior Buyer

Mier Recruitment is hiring!

Job Title : Senior Buyer

Location : Halton Region, ON

Job Type : Permanent

Salary : $,-$, / year

Work Model : In Office

Our client in Halton Region, ON is actively looking for a Senior Buyer to join their team.

Role Overview :

This role is responsible for leading and executing complex procurement activities involving high-value, high-risk commodities and services. The position plays a key role in supplier performance, cost optimization, risk mitigation, and compliance, while supporting broader supply chain and program objectives. The successful candidate will work cross-functionally, negotiate sophisticated agreements, and contribute to strategic sourcing initiatives in a fast-paced, regulated environment.

Key Responsibilities :

• Manage and execute purchase orders for critical commodities, services, and complex procurements with a focus on supplier quality, cost efficiency, and total cost of ownership.
• Prepare, issue, and administer moderate to high-risk purchase orders and agreements, ensuring all commitments are properly reviewed, documented, and approved in accordance with internal policies.
• Identify contractual and commercial risks and mitigate them through effective negotiation of terms and conditions.
• Partner with leadership and cross-functional teams to support supply chain strategy, commodity planning, pricing analysis, market trend evaluation, and material availability.
• Coordinate purchasing activities with internal stakeholders to ensure timely and cost-effective acquisition of goods and services.
• Support proposal and program activities by developing procurement strategies and innovative sourcing solutions.
• Process purchase requisitions, purchase orders, change orders, and supplier quotations.
• Conduct cost and price analyses for procurements involving elevated value, complexity, and risk.
• Negotiate pricing, delivery schedules, quality standards, and performance requirements for complex procurements and agreements.
• Track cost, schedule, and scope of assigned procurements to ensure optimal value and performance.
• Identify and qualify new suppliers when existing sources are no longer competitive.
• Recommend cost-reduction initiatives, alternative sourcing options, and process improvements.
• Collaborate with suppliers and quality teams to investigate and resolve quality-related issues. Conduct regular presentations with suppliers
• Build strong working relationships with internal teams and external partners.
• Provide guidance or coordination support to other procurement staff as needed.
• Conduct supplier site visits when required.
• Perform additional duties as assigned.

Qualifications & Experience :

If you meet the above qualifications, please submit your resume. Please note that while we appreciate all applications, only those being considered will be contacted.