Senior Buyer

Ottawa - Canada

Monthly Salary: Not Disclosed

Posted on: 10 hours ago

Vacancies: 1 Vacancy

Job Summary

Internal Job Title: Senior Buyer

Job Type: Permanent Full-Time

Job Location: Ottawa ON

Work Model: Hybrid

Position Summary

As a Senior Buyer in our Purchasing group you will be responsible for the procurement of goods and services for a global provider of secure documents and enterprise level system solutions across a range of domains currency excise border security civil identity driver and vehicle lottery and charitable gaming. Youll work collaboratively across the organization as you procure goods services and facility related items that meet the needs of the business and requirements related to security quality and cost.

Responsibilities

Strategic Sourcing & Procurement

Partner with internal teams including Engineering IT Legal and Finance to support procurement needs and project execution.
Develop and implement sourcing strategies to support the procurement of required commodities and services.
Conduct market research to identify qualified suppliers and evaluate competitive offerings.
Lead procurement planning to align with organizational goals and project timelines.

Supplier & Contract Management

Identify evaluate and manage supplier relationships to ensure quality reliability and compliance.
Negotiate contracts pricing and service-level agreements with vendors.
Monitor supplier performance and address issues related to delivery quality or contractual obligations.

Compliance & Risk Mitigation

Ensure procurement activities comply with internal policies industry standards and regulatory requirements (e.g. data protection security protocols).
Assess and mitigate risks associated with supplier reliability geopolitical factors and supply chain disruptions.

Documentation & Reporting

Maintain accurate records of procurement activities including purchase orders contracts and supplier communications.
Generate reports on procurement metrics supplier performance and strategic sourcing outcomes.

Financial Oversight & Cost Management

Prepare and manage procurement budgets ensuring cost-effective purchasing decisions.
Conduct cost-benefit analyses and identify opportunities for savings and process improvements.
Track and report on procurement expenditures and financial performance.

Qualifications :

Education and Knowledge

Bachelors degree in Business Administration Supply Chain Management Logistics (or similar)
CPP or CPSM certification (asset)
Knowledge of the following:
- Strategic sourcing and category management
- Procurement processes and lifecycle
- Contract negotiation and management
- Supplier evaluation and performance management
- Risk management
- Budgeting and cost control
- Regulatory and compliance requirements
- M365 MS Dynamics (or similar)

Experience

10 years of procurement experience
5 years of experience in a senior or strategic procurement role
Experience managing complex procurement tasks and vendor relationships

Competencies and Soft Skills

Critical thinking skills
- Analysis problem solving
Interpersonal skills
- Communication relationship building teamwork and collaboration coaching/mentoring
Organization and time management skills
Self-directed
Growth mindset

Mandatory Requirements

Language: Fluency in English (reading writing oral)
Travel: Ability to travel approx. 1-2 weeks/year>
Security Clearance: Ability to obtain (in a timely manner) and maintain Government of Canada Secret (Level II) clearance

Additional Information :

Canadian Bank Note Company (CBN) is committed to fostering a diverse and inclusive workplace where all employees are treated with dignity and respect. We are proud to be an equal opportunity employer and do not discriminate on the basis of race color religion sex national origin age disability veteran status sexual orientation gender identity or any other legally protected status.

We provide equal employment opportunities to all individuals including women Indigenous Peoples persons with disabilities visible minorities and members of the 2SLGBTQ community. Our commitment to equity extends to all aspects of employment including recruitment hiring promotion compensation benefits training and development. As part of our commitment to providing an inclusive barrier free selection process we ask that if you are contacted regarding the competition for this position you advise the interview coordinator or any accommodation measures you may require.

At CBN we value the unique perspectives and experiences that each employee brings to our organization and we are committed to maintaining a workplace that reflects the diverse communities we serve. We believe that diversity and inclusion drive innovation and success and we strive to create an environment where every employee can thrive and contribute to our collective goals.

Remote Work :

Employment Type :

Full-time

Internal Job Title: Senior BuyerJob Type: Permanent Full-TimeJob Location: Ottawa ONWork Model: Hybrid Position SummaryAs a Senior Buyer in our Purchasing group you will be responsible for the procurement of goods and services for a global provider of secure documents and enterprise level system sol...