Project Buyer

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Are you looking for an opportunity to work for a manufacturing company whose products challenge the status quo and help usher in a cleaner greener future? If so, we want to hear from you!

One of Canada’s best managed companies of 2025. CMP is one of North America’s most advanced mechanical enclosures systems providers. Recognized as innovators for industry sectors that include:
Energy Storage, Robotic Warehouse Automation, Capital Equipment, Security and Light Rail & Transport. CMP offers employees a comprehensive benefit package and is committed to maintaining a healthy work/life balance.

What We Offer

• A 4.0 company (at the cutting edge of technology)
• Clean and safe work environment
• Great opportunities for advancement
• Health insurance including dental
• Health and Wellness Program
• Work/Life Balance
• Recognition activities
• Free gym
• Cafeteria
• A positive and friendly work environment
• Free parking

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Job Description

The Project Buyer will monitor market conditions and purchase when prices are favorable. They will study trends to identify and resolve potential supply chain issues.

Role And Responsibilities

• Ensure supply of materials based on customer requirements at the lowest cost while ensuring quality and on-time delivery.
• Early engagement of procurement and suppliers in the product development/manufacturing process as well as monitoring current products in order to minimize the overall costs.
• Develop and execute cost reduction strategies working closely with Strategic Sourcing Manager.
• Ensure a continuous flow of new suppliers for the commodity.
• Ensure periodic business reviews with the key suppliers.
• Support supplier management processes, (e.g. qualification, selection, evaluation, development).
• Collaborate with supply chain team to ensure deadlines are met.
• Draft proposals to manage contracts and negotiations.
• Liaise with suppliers to ensure that the supply chain is as stable as possible.
• Evaluating market conditions to mitigate risk, maintain optimal inventory levels, and control costs.
• Drive supplier performance, contract effectiveness, collaboration, and integration.
• Develop and solicit RFPs, analyze submissions, form recommendations for review with the Program Management Team.
• All other related tasks are considered part of the role and may be assigned as needed.

Knowledge And Skill Requirements

• Minimum 3-5 years of experience in procurement, contract management, and supplier development.
• You have a growth mindset, with a passion for learning.
• You are organized, technically savvy, with a knack for generating solutions.
• Understanding of contract language.
• Experience in sourcing parts for product development.
• Understanding of basic inventory management concepts.
• Knowledge of logistics (Incoterms, transport modes, transport times).
• Master the French and English language (suppliers/customers in the United States).

All other related tasks are considered part of the role and may be assigned as needed.

Key Performance Indicators

• Willingness to learn.
• Excellent communication skills.
• Excellent organizational skills.
• Detail orientation to achieve a high degree of accuracy of technical information.
• Problem solver.
• Team player (collaborative and encouraging).

This job description has been written using masculine pronouns for simplicity, but the position is open to individuals of all genders.

Salary according to experience

• Mid-Senior level

• Full-time

• Purchasing and Supply Chain
• Industries:
  Manufacturing

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