Senior Buyer

Position Number: 50003220 / Department: Procurement Services Grade: GR13 Campus: Sir George Williams (Downtown) Salary: $93,457.68 - $111,639.23 per annum Union/Association/HR Policy: CUPEU Posting deadline: October 28, 2026 Applicants are strongly encouraged to include a cover letter expressing their interest and how their profile aligns with the role Recognized as one of Montreal’s top Employers, Concordia University is the place to be if you are looking to grow, contribute and innovate in a dynamic and multicultural environment. Be part of a community that addresses society’s big challenges, supports your personal and professional growth, and makes a real impact in building a more sustainable world. As a member of our community, you will have access to comprehensive benefits, a defined pension plan and numerous on site well-being facilities such as a state of the art gym and health clinic as well as a variety of educational and cultural opportunities. SCOPE Reporting to the Senior Director, Procurement Services, the incumbent leads and executes complex and high-value procurements on behalf of the University, including public calls for tenders within assigned procurement categories and highly specialized information technology (IT) procurements. By providing expert procurement advice and applying applicable legislation, procurement policies, and industry best practices, the Senior Buyer ensures ethical, transparent, and value-driven procurement outcomes that mitigate risk, maximize value, and support the University's operational and strategic priorities. PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITIES • Prepare public Calls for Tenders and ensure compliance with the requirements of the Loi sur les Contrats des Organismes Publics (LCOP). Plan, organize and execute the acquisition and disposition process for goods and services within delegated authority within the assigned procurement categories and University departments. • Provide functional supervision to buyers and assistant buyers by coordinating workload, assigning day-to-day tasks, and monitoring operational activities to support the efficient delivery of procurement services. • Advise members of the University regarding policies, procedures and responsibilities of the department related to the community. • Develop in conjunction with the assigned University departments contracting strategies and techniques to optimize the acquisition process for the specific category of goods and services required. • Pursue opportunities to explore new supplier relationships such as long-term partnerships agreements vendor development and revenue generating agreements. • Research information on market structure, conditions and material availability; pre-qualify sources of supply and develop alternate sources including performance verification and vendor evaluation criteria; Evaluate products and recommend standards for commonly used items or services when appropriate. • Negotiate and administer contracts directly with suppliers, in formal and informal situations to ensure compliance and resolve any contract issues which may arise. • Conduct competitive bid processes. Prepare Call for Tenders and Request for Proposal documents, make economic and vendor selection analyses, lead selection committees, ensure compliance during the evaluation process, develop and award contracts. • Develop sound knowledge of the assigned categories and University departments’ related procurement requirements, of present and future interest and make recommendations in close cooperation with those departments. • Represent the Procurement Services Department at various meetings, where the Senior Director is not able to attend. QUALIFICATIONS • Bachelor’s degree in Commerce or Administration or in other fields pertinent to the primary responsibilities, with four to seven years of related work experience as a senior buyer/senior procurement professional with…

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