Senior Buyer

Location:

Georgetown, Ontario.

• Price and cost analysis, source selection, and supplier quotation assessment.
• Issue RFIs, RFQs, conduct bid analysis, down‑select suppliers, and award purchase orders for a diverse commodity mix.
• Develop and maintain virtual PO folio documentation with high business ethics.
• Negotiate supplier price, delivery, terms, and conditions.
• Drive supplier development and management activities to achieve consistent cost reductions.
• Conduct total cost of ownership analyses, including logistics, currency, payment terms, risk, and lifecycle cost.
• Monitor MRP signals, safety stock, lead times, and exception messages to maintain material flow and planning alignment.
• Identify supply risks such as shortages, sole‑source dependencies, geopolitical restrictions, and long‑lead‑time materials, and recommend mitigation actions.
• Monitor and report supplier KPIs (delivery performance, quality, responsiveness) and initiate corrective actions.
• Maintain accurate purchasing, pricing, lead‑time, and supplier master data.
• Manage procurement responsibilities for new and existing products, including price, schedule, supplier selection, documentation, and terms.
• Manage critical path delivery requirements to support key program milestones.
• Purchase electronic components, assemblies, and other commodities as required.
• Provide regular status updates on material availability and shortages to meet engineering and production schedules.
• Establish and maintain working relationships with Material Planning, Engineering, Manufacturing, Finance, and Quality Assurance.
• Execute purchasing transactions and supplier management activities within ERP/MRP systems.

• Post‑secondary education in Supply Chain Management, Purchasing, or equivalent.
• Minimum 4+ years of procurement and supply‑chain experience in a manufacturing environment.
• APICS and/or ASCM certification is an asset.
• Ability to read and interpret engineering drawings and specifications.
• Knowledge of electrical product commodities is desired.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Excel, PowerPoint, Word).
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills.
• Knowledge of DOD procurement and FAR/DFARS or ITAR is a plus.
• Business acumen, time management, and ability to handle multiple priorities.
• Detail orientation and accuracy.
• Must be able to meet CGP requirements.

CPI offers a competitive salary, comprehensive health and wellness programs, career development opportunities, a generous retirement savings plan with company match, and other benefits for employees.

CPI is a proud Equal Opportunity and affirmative action employer. We do not discriminate based on race, religion, color, national origin, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth or related medical conditions), sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, transgender status, sexual stereotypes, age, status as a protected veteran, status as an individual with a disability, or other legally protected characteristics.