We are looking for an experienced and highly driven Senior Buyer to join our Procurement team in a fast-growing, dynamic organization. Reporting to the Director of Purchasing & Logistics, the Senior Buyer will be responsible for managing strategic and high-value procurement categories, with a particular focus on international suppliers, including major suppliers based in China. The role requires a solid combination of strategic sourcing, supplier relationship management, ERP expertise, commercial negotiation, and operational execution.

The ideal candidate has experience within a CPG, medical, pharmaceutical, manufacturing, or similarly regulated environment, and understands the importance of balancing cost, quality, inventory, lead time, and supply continuity.

Strategic

Procurement & Category Management Manage strategic procurement categories and a portfolio of major suppliers, with a strong focus on suppliers located in China and other international markets. Develop and execute category strategies aligned with business requirements, cost objectives, quality standards, and supply continuity. Monitor market conditions, supplier capacity, and geopolitical or logistical risks impacting supply.

Establish and monitor supplier performance KPIs, including OTIF, lead time, quality, responsiveness, cost, and service level. Proactively identify supply risks and develop mitigation plans. Lead supplier performance reviews and corrective action initiatives when required.

Planning & Supply Continuity Work closely with Planning, Logistics, Operations, Quality and Finance to ensure material availability. Monitor purchase orders, supplier confirmations, production schedules, shipment dates, and delivery commitments. Ensure procurement activities are aligned with MRP requirements,



production plans, inventory targets, and business forecasts.

Take proactive action on potential shortages, delays, excess inventory, and obsolete materials. Support the organization in reducing emergency purchases and air freight through improved planning and supplier management. ERP & Data Management Use a Tier-1 ERP system, such as Microsoft Dynamics 365, as a core procurement and planning tool.

Demonstrate strong understanding of ERP procurement and planning processes, MRP, purchasing, inventory, and material planning modules/processes. Maintain accurate purchasing parameters, supplier information, lead times, pricing, MOQ, and other relevant master data. Analyze ERP data to support purchasing decisions and improve inventory and supply performance.

Contribute to continuous improvement of procurement processes and ERP utilization. Partner closely with Planning, Logistics, Operations, Finance, Quality and Sales teams. Act as a procurement subject-matter expert for assigned categories.

Provide visibility to management regarding supplier performance, cost, risks, shortages, and opportunities. 5+ years of experience in procurement, purchasing, strategic sourcing, or supply chain, preferably in a CPG, medical, pharmaceutical, manufacturing, or other regulated environment. ~ Bachelor’s degree in supply chain management, Procurement, Business Administration, Operations, Engineering,



or a related field. ~ Professional procurement or supply chain certification such as CIPS, SCMP, CPIM, or equivalent is an asset. ~ Proven experience managing strategic suppliers and significant procurement categories. ~ Strong experience working with international suppliers, particularly suppliers based in China/Asia. ~ Demonstrated experience negotiating pricing, payment terms, MOQs, lead times, contracts, and commercial conditions. ~ Hands-on experience with a Tier-1 ERP system, such as Microsoft Dynamics 365, SAP, Oracle, or equivalent. ~ Strong understanding of MRP, purchasing, inventory management, material planning, and ERP-driven procurement processes. ~ Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with the ability to work with large amounts of data and translate information into actionable decisions. ~ Fluent in English and French, with the ability to communicate effectively in a bilingual business environment. Fluency in both languages is strongly preferred to communicate with clients within and outside of Québec. ~ International procurement MRP and material planning ERP / D365 / SAP proficiency Supply risk management Inventory optimization Data-driven decision making Strong commercial acumen Ensure continuity of supply for critical materials. Improve supplier OTIF and overall performance.

Deliver measurable cost savings and commercial improvements. Reduce supply disruptions and reliance on emergency/expedited freight. Optimize inventory while maintaining appropriate service levels. Improve procurement visibility, discipline, and ERP data accuracy.

Establish scalable procurement practices capable of supporting the company’s continued growth. #

📌 Procurement Operations - Senior Buyer (Bedford)
🏢 Cannara Biotech
📍 Bedford