National Buyer
Greater Toronto Area · Full-time · Hybrid · Permanent · Competitive
National Buyer leading the full procurement process for assigned categories at a well-established material-handling company. Strategic sourcing, RFQs/RFIs/RFPs, vendor performance and cost-saving programs supporting branches across Canada, with scope to help shape an evolving national procurement function.
A National Buyer role owning the end-to-end procurement process for assigned categories at a well-established material-handling company. You'll lead strategic sourcing to deliver cost effectiveness and best overall value, while supporting branches across Canada — and you'll have real input into how the national procurement function evolves.
What you'll be doing
- Lead strategic sourcing for goods and services within assigned categories - Develop and execute procurement programs aligned to company objectives - Manage the procurement process for products and services for accuracy and timeliness - Analyze quotes for best terms, conditions and cost - Submit RFQs, RFIs and national RFPs as required - Monitor vendor performance and compliance, and identify improvement and cost-saving opportunities - Perform market research and benchmarking - Maintain cooperative internal and supplier relationships - Receive, monitor and track products and deliveries for employees across all Canadian branches
What we're looking for
- Solid grounding in procurement fundamentals and methodologies, with a feel for where the pitfalls are - Strong analytical skills and a detail-oriented, organized approach - An effective communicator able to manage multiple requests and corporate projects at once - Ready to step up a level and take on national scope
What's on offer
- A stable, well-established business with a long track record - Competitive compensation - Work/life balance - Room to expand your professional and personal skills with a national leader in material handling
What you'll be doing
- Lead strategic sourcing for assigned product and service categories
- Develop and execute procurement programs aligned to company objectives
- Submit and evaluate RFQs, RFIs and national RFPs
- Monitor vendor performance, compliance and cost-saving opportunities
- Perform market research and benchmarking
- Track products and deliveries across all Canadian branches
What we're looking for
- Strong grounding in procurement fundamentals and methodologies
- Analytical, organized and detail-oriented
- Effective communicator across internal teams and suppliers
- Able to manage multiple concurrent requests and projects
- Ready for national-scope category ownership