Buyer

This position is responsible and accountable for executing day‑to‑day purchasing activities, managing supplier relationships, conducting competitive sourcing, and ensuring materials and services are delivered on time, at the right quality, and within budget. The role supports operational continuity while contributing to cost‑reduction, supplier performance improvements, and procurement process excellence. This role requires strong analytical, negotiation, and communication skills, with the ability to independently manage moderate‑complexity categories and deliver reliable procurement outcomes. Education, Skills and Experience Post-secondary certification or an equivalent combination of education and relevant work experience. 3–5 years of purchasing or procurement experience. Fluency of working in ERP/MRP and Supply Chain Systems. Industry experience in manufacturing, repair centers, logistics or related fields. Solid negotiation and communication skills with the ability to influence stakeholders and suppliers while building strong relationships. Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast‑paced environment. Understanding of procurement fundamentals, Incoterms, contract basics, and inventory concepts (MOQ, lead time, safety stock). Analytical thinker with problem solving ability. Proficiency in Microsoft Excel, Teams, Word. Key Duties and Responsibilities Health, Safety and the Environment: Demonstrate active leadership in health, safety and the environment by promoting and enforcing a safe working environment and ensuring safety is the primary consideration in all activities. Understand responsibility for safety and ensure compliance with OHS legislation, codes, company policies and industry regulations. Procurement Act as the primary procurement contact for an assigned business unit, collaborating closely with stakeholders to understand requirements, prioritize purchases, and deliver effective sourcing solutions. Conduct RFQs, comparing pricing, lead times, and supplier capability. Negotiate pricing, commercial terms, and service levels to achieve value for the organization. Convert purchase requirements to accurate purchase orders with proper account coding, terms, and specifications. Track open POs, expedite urgent orders, and resolve delays or discrepancies. Maintain accurate pricing, lead times, and vendor data in the ERP system. Support AP in resolving invoice mismatches (three‑way match issues). Communicate regularly with suppliers to resolve issues, secure delivery commitments, and align expectations. Support corrective action processes (NCRs, CARs, root-cause analysis). Maintain regular contact with strategic and preferred suppliers to improve collaboration. Identify and implement cost savings through negotiation, alternative sourcing, standardization, or consolidation. Support initiatives to streamline and standardize procurement processes. Ensure procurement activities follow company policy, and ethical standards. Liaise with Project Managers, Production, Shipping and Receiving, and Quality Control teams. Investigate material issues, NCRs, and quality concerns, working with suppliers to drive corrective actions. Provide support to inventory and logistics functions as needed, including coordinating vendor deliveries, resolving shipment issues, and ensuring timely material flow. Cross-functional collaboration with assigned business unit to create jobs and sales orders in D365 when required. KPIs and objectives are to be established. If you are ready to bring your organizational talents to a dynamic company committed to excellence, we invite you to apply today—your next professional chapter awaits at Westpower!

The Buyer is responsible for executing day-to-day purchasing activities, managing supplier relationships, and ensuring timely delivery of materials and services. This role also involves conducting competitive sourcing and supporting cost-reduction initiatives.

Candidates should have 3-5 years of purchasing or procurement experience and a post-secondary certification or equivalent education. Strong analytical, negotiation, and communication skills are essential, along with proficiency in ERP/MRP systems.

Relevées dans la description du poste. Confirmez les exigences importantes ci-dessus.

• Analytical Skills
• Negotiation Skills
• Communication Skills
• Supplier Management
• ERP Systems
• MRP Systems
• Supply Chain Management
• Problem Solving
• Microsoft Excel
• Microsoft Teams
• Microsoft Word
• Inventory Management
• Contract Basics
• Cost Reduction
• Sourcing
• Health and Safety

• Manufacturing
• Logistics
• Trades
• Environmental & Sustainability

Formation minimale

Études secondaires

Expérience minimale

2+ ans

Postuler avant le

12 août 2026

Langue de l’offre

anglais

Heures de travail

40 heures par semaine

Niveau d’expérience

Associate

Mode de candidature

La candidature directe est offerte