Senior Buyer

_{28th April, 2026}

Senior Buyer 

Location: London, ON (Fully In-Office)

Salary Range: $85,000 – $95,000 base salary + full benefits

Who Are We?
We are a strategic recruitment agency specializing in connecting skilled professionals with top employers across Canada and the United States. Our holistic approach ensures that both technical and cultural alignment leads to long-term success for all parties involved.

Why Are We Looking for You?
We are proud to support our client in hiring a Senior Buyer for an exciting opportunity within the industrial distribution industry.

Our client is a well-established and growing organization known for their strong supplier relationships, operational excellence, and collaborative internal culture.
This role plays a critical part in bridging the gap between supplier partners and internal sales teams, ensuring competitive pricing, strong vendor performance, and consistent product availability.

This is an ideal opportunity for someone who enjoys being hands-on in the purchasing function, thrives in a fast-paced environment, and is looking to grow into a Purchasing Manager role over time.

What’s In It for You?

• Competitive base salary of $85,000–$95,000
• Full benefits package
• Stable, well-established organization
• Hands-on, high-impact role with visibility across sales and leadership teams
• Opportunity to grow into a Purchasing Manager position
• Collaborative, team-oriented environment

• Act as the main point of contact between the company and supplier partners
• Lead negotiations on pricing, terms, programs, and agreements with vendors
• Stay hands-on with day-to-day purchasing activities and supplier coordination
• Analyze supplier performance, cost trends, and purchasing data
• Collaborate closely with the sales team to support pricing strategies and customer needs
• Identify opportunities to improve margins, efficiency, and supplier alignment
• Maintain strong, long-term relationships with key vendor partners
• Support inventory planning, forecasting, and overall purchasing execution

• 5-8+ years of experience in purchasing, procurement, or supply chain
• Certified Supply Chain Leader designation preferred
• Strong negotiation and vendor management experience
• Background in industrial distribution, manufacturing, or related industries preferred
• Solid understanding of logistics, freight, and supplier coordination
• Analytical mindset with the ability to interpret purchasing and performance data
• Strong communication skills and ability to collaborate cross-functionally
• Proficiency with ERP systems and Microsoft Office (Excel skills an asset)
• Organized, detail-oriented, and comfortable being hands-on in a key business function