Director Buying
Director Buying
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Job Description
As the Director Buying you will lead all purchasing activities across Ledcor ensuring goods and services are sourced effectively efficiently and in alignment with our strategic goals. Youll play a critical role in supporting the transition to our new Shared Procurement model helping shape a streamlined valuedriven approach to purchasing.
Youll serve as a trusted advisor to operational teams and major projects designing and implementing an endtoend procurement function that delivers the right goods and services to the right place at the right time and for the right price. Youll also oversee procurement financials ensuring smart allocation of budgets and delivering strong ROI particularly in relation to procurement technology initiatives.
In this leadership role youll champion procurement enablement through bestinclass data management technology integration and process optimization. Youll also mentor and empower a team of buyers equipping them with the tools and guidance they need to thrive in a fastpaced performanceoriented environment.
If youre ready to make a meaningful impact through procurement transformation and leadership this is your opportunity to drive success at scale. Apply today and join the True Blue team!
Essential Responsibilities:
- Develop and execute procurement strategies that align with organizational goals ensuring the timely supply of goods and services at competitive prices
- Build and maintain strong relationships with key suppliers and vendors to drive highquality service value and reliability across all procurement activities
- Lead negotiations for contracts and purchases from smallscale buys to large complex agreements securing favorable terms pricing and delivery timelines
- Leverage market intelligence and industry trends to drive datainformed decisions identify new supplier opportunities and continuously optimize procurement processes
- Manage daytoday procurement operations including the efficient conversion of purchase requisitions (PRs) to purchase orders (POs) across multiple business units
- Ensure compliance and manage risk by adhering to procurement policies relevant regulations and evaluating supplier performance and supply chain vulnerabilities
- Enhance procurement efficiency and reporting through continuous improvement initiatives and the development of insightful analytics for leadership and category teams
- Collaborate crossfunctionally with operations leaders and internal stakeholders to understand business needs and deliver costeffective timely procurement solutions
- Lead coach and develop a highperforming team of buyers setting clear KPIs conducting performance reviews and creating opportunities for growth and development
Qualifications:
- Minimum of 15 years of progressive experience in procurement including purchasing and inventory control with at least 8 years in a leadership or management role
- Bachelors or Masters degree in supply chain management Business Administration Procurement or a related field
- Professional procurement certifications (e.g. Supply Chain Management Professional (SCMP) Certified Professional in Supply Management (CPSM) Chartered Institute of Purchasing and Supply (CIPS) an asset
- Demonstrated experience leading and developing a team of buyers or procurement professionals driving performance and collaboration
- Extensive expertise in vendor negotiations strategic sourcing and supplier relationship management
- Proficient in procurement technologies and ERP systems including tools such as Coupa and JD Edwards (JDE)
- Solid Understanding of procurement best practices with the ability to apply them across various industries and project types
- In depth knowledge of supply chain purchasing and contract management principles including procurement policies procedures and compliance requirements
Additional Information
The Ledcor Group of Companies is one of North Americas most diversified construction companies. Ledcor is a company built on a rich history of longstanding project successes.Our workplace culture has been recognized as one of Canadas Best Diversity Employers Canadas Most Admired Corporate Cultures and a Top 100 Inspiring Workplace in North America.
Our competitive total rewards package provides compensation and benefits that support your physical mental and financial wellbeing. We offer exciting challenging work with opportunities to develop your skills and knowledge.
Employment Equity
At Ledcor we believe diversity equity and inclusion should be part of everything we do. We are proud to be an equalopportunity employer. All qualified individuals regardless of race color religion sex national origin sexual orientation age citizenship marital status disability gender identity Veteran status or any other identifying characteristic are encouraged to apply.
Our True Blue team consists of individuals from all backgrounds who contribute diverse perspectives and experiences to Ledcor. We are committed to continuing to build on our culture of empowerment inclusion and belonging.
Adjustments will be provided in all parts of our hiring process. Applicants need to make their needs known in advance by submitting a request via email. For more information about Ledcors Inclusion and Diversity initiatives please visit our I&D page.
Required Experience:
Director
Employment Type
Full-Time
