Category Buyer
- Brantford, ON
- Permanent
- Full-time
- Assist in developing procurement strategies and category plans for specific product categories.
- Support daily procurement activities to ensure timely and reliable material availability.
- Monitor procurement progress and align with company requirements and plans.
- Perform data-driven procurement analysis to identify and implement cost-saving opportunities.
- Develop procurement plans based on historical data and demand forecasting.
- Conduct market analysis and supplier evaluations to support sourcing decisions.
- Monitor commodity pricing and adapt strategies accordingly.
- Assist with or lead contract negotiations, prepare documentation, and ensure compliance.
- Maintain organized records of supplier negotiations and contracts.
- Track supplier performance metrics and manage corrective actions when needed.
- Coordinate and maintain supplier agreements, addressing any administrative tasks.
- Support auditing of supplier documentation and identify compliance issues.
- Ensure all procurement activities follow internal policies, regulatory standards, and ethical practices.
- Stay up-to-date on procurement regulations and best practices through training and development.
- Collaborate with sales, marketing, operations, and finance to gather and align business requirements.
- Facilitate communication across departments to ensure procurement aligns with broader business goals.
- Coordinate procurement activities with internal stakeholders for efficiency and alignment.
- Adopt and reflect core company values, business principles, and behavioural standards.
- Contribute to a collaborative team environment, sharing knowledge and best practices.
- Participate in continuous improvement efforts to enhance procurement processes.
- Manage time effectively and provide accurate, timely reporting as required.