Hybrid role Positions Requested: 2 Description: Bilingualism is mandatory The Buyer II serves as a fully proficient procurement skilled responsible for managing complex suppliers, high-spend portfolios, and critical supply risks. The role drives operational performance through proactive supply management, shortage prevention, and cross-functional collaboration.
Key Responsibilities Execute and manage purchase orders from requisition through delivery. Monitor supplier performance and delivery commitments. Manage strategic and critical supplier relationships. Lead recovery efforts for shortage and delivery issues.
Analyze supplier performance and identify improvement opportunities. Execute sourcing recommendations and commodity strategies. Participate in supplier business reviews. Mentor junior buyers and provide operational support.
Support cost reduction and supply chain optimization efforts. Lead complex RFQs and sourcing events under commodity management guidance.
Key Skills Data analysis and reporting Cross-functional leadership Presentation and communication skills Education Bachelor’s degree in supply chain management, Business Administration, Engineering, Operations Management, or a related discipline. SCMP, CPSM, CSCP, CPIM, or equivalent professional certification preferred.
Experience ~3-6 years of procurement, sourcing, supplier management, manufacturing, or supply chain ~ experience. ~ Demonstrated experience managing critical suppliers, shortages, and cross-functional initiatives.
Skills Matrix - Top 3 Must Have Skills: Manufacturing and supply chain knowledge Independent problem-solving Skills Matrix - Top 3 Nice to Have Skills: Experience with aeorospace industry Experience with aircraft parts or mechanical structures Skills Matrix - Additional Comments: Aerospace experience is a great asset Oracle is the ERP system that is used Must be very resourceful across all levels Hardware equipment Sheet metal & machinery knowledge would be an asset