Senior Buyer – Raw Materials

This position reports to: The Procurement & Inventory Control Manager Purpose of the Role The Senior Buyer – Raw Materials is responsible for the strategic sourcing, procurement, and ongoing supply management of raw materials critical to Cancoil Thermal Corporation’s manufacturing operations. This role goes beyond transactional purchasing and is accountable for supplier strategy, cost management, supply continuity, and inventory optimization for high-value and high-risk materials. The Senior Buyer acts as a subject-matter expert within the procurement team and provides leadership, guidance, and oversight for purchasing activities related to raw materials. Key Responsibilities: Strategic Sourcing & Supplier Management Own the end-to-end sourcing strategy for assigned raw material categories (e.g., metals, castings, forgings, specialty materials), including supplier selection, qualification, and performance management. Develop and maintain strong supplier relationships to ensure continuity of supply, competitive pricing, quality, and on-time delivery. Lead supplier negotiations on pricing, lead times, payment terms, and long-term agreements. Identify and mitigate supply-chain risks, including single-source dependencies, capacity constraints, and geopolitical or logistics issues. Drive continuous improvement with suppliers, including cost-reduction initiatives, lead-time compression, and quality improvements. Procurement Execution & Planning Analyze demand using Purchasing Requirement Reports, MRP data, and historical trends to determine optimal order quantities and release schedules. Establish and manage delivery schedules; proactively track, expedite, and resolve issues related to late or at-risk material. Coordinate freight and logistics decisions in accordance with the approved carrier selection matrix. Inventory & Systems Accountability Maintain accountability for pricing, lead times, and supplier data accuracy within the MRP system (Infor Syteline). Monitor and manage raw material inventory levels to support production while minimizing excess and obsolete inventory. Authorize and direct inventory adjustments, including scrap, rework, and disposition transactions. Lead, organize and Execute Cycle counts based on agreed upon schedule (Quarterly, annually, etc.) Cross-Functional Collaboration Partner with Production, Scheduling, and Planning teams to communicate material availability, delivery changes, and constraints. Support Accounting in resolving invoice discrepancies related to pricing, quantities, freight, or terms. Quality, Compliance & Continuous Improvement Ensure compliance with ISO requirements and internal procurement procedures. Track supplier quality issues, issue Supplier Non-Conformance Reports (SNCRs), and follow corrective actions through to closure. Prepare and participate in annual supplier performance reviews. Support cross-functional cost-reduction, productivity, and process-improvement initiatives. Leadership & Expertise Act as a senior resource within the Procurement & Inventory Control team and provide support to Management as directed. Contribute analytical insights through data analysis, reporting, and the development of procurement tools and dashboards. Support special projects and other duties as assigned by management. Qualifications & Experience College Diploma or Degree in Business, Supply Chain Management, Engineering, or a related discipline. Minimum 7–10 years of progressive buying or supply-chain experience in a manufacturing environment, with direct responsibility for raw materials. Demonstrated experience in strategic sourcing, supplier negotiations, and long-term supply agreements. Strong understanding of MRP-driven environments; experience with Infor Syteline or similar ERP systems is highly preferred. Proven ability to manage competing priorities, make sound commercial decisions, and operate with minimal supervision. Required Skills & Competencies Advanced negotiation …

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