Intermediate Buyer

Internal Job Title: Buyer

Job Type: Permanent, Full-Time

Job Location: 975 Gladstone Ave, Ottawa, ON

Work Model: Hybrid

Position Summary:

As a Buyer in our Purchasing department, you will be responsible for the procurement of goods and services that support CBN manufacturing activities (e.g. raw materials, facility services, software, hardware, service/maintenance requirements). You'll work cross-functionally with many supply-chain related departments such as Legal, Finance, Security, Logistics, etc. to ensure the smooth and cost-efficient delivery of CBN products.

What We Can Offer You:

• Compensation: We seek long-term relationships with our employees and recognize and reward them with a competitive total compensation package that includes:
• An industry-leading defined contribution pension plan with company matching contributions (up to 5%) and payment of service fees.
• Best-in-class health, medical, and life insurance benefits.
• Access to virtual and telehealth services and apps.
• Very progressive fertility, adoption, and surrogacy benefits to support all definitions of family.
• Career: As a knowledge-based organization, we will provide you with a wealth of learning opportunities and challenging work that will grow your knowledge, skills, and abilities. At CBN, we encourage and empower our employees to chart their own career path, putting you in control of your future.
• Culture: Personal character is the foundation of our culture. CBN's 7 Core Principles shape and guide our behaviours and underpin the sense of community you will experience at CBN. Equality, diversity, and inclusivity are important to us as an organization, and we are committed to fostering and developing a work environment where every employee is treated with dignity and respect.

What You Will Do:

• Procurement of materials and supplies:
  • Create and manage purchase orders for raw materials, components, and equipment needed for manufacturing processes.
  • Assist in identifying potential suppliers and vendors.
  • Help negotiate prices and terms of agreements with suppliers.
• Inventory management:
  • Coordinate with production teams to determine procurement needs.
  • Ensure timely delivery of products and materials.
• Supplier relationships:
  • Develop and maintain relationships with suppliers.
  • Communicate with vendors to resolve any issues or discrepancies.
  • Ensure suppliers comply with company standards for safety and quality.
  • Participate in the identification, evaluation, and approval of suppliers (in accordance with company Standard Operating Procedures).
• Contracting:
  • Experience in the contracting process, identification of the type of contract that will meet the requested deliverables, understanding of Commercial and Legal requirements based upon the defined requirement. Ability to work closely with CBN Legal Dept, Technical functional Depts.
  • Evident skills in Vendor negotiation to contract a multifaceted procurement portfolio.
• Cost optimization:
  • Analyze and document comparative quote proposal results in advance of order placement.
  • Work with the Purchasing Team in relation to cost avoidance, cost reduction, and order efficiencies.
  • Participate in strategic sourcing activities.
• Documentation and reporting:
  • Prepare and review purchase orders for accuracy.
  • Update Purchasing System to maintain accurate records of purchases, pricing, and deliveries.
• Quality control:
  • Coordinate with quality control teams to ensure purchased materials meet specifications.
  • Assist in managing non-conformance reporting for logistics.
• Compliance:
  • Ensure procurement processes adhere to company policies and procedures.
  • Help maintain compliance with relevant standards (e.g., ISO, etc.).
• Systems and software:
  • Use of procurement software, ERP systems, and MRP (Material Requirements Planning) tools.
  • Input data and manage information in company systems.
• Continuous improvement:
  • Participate in meetings to discuss product selection and procurement strategies.
  • Contribute to improvements in Supply Chain.

Qualifications:

Knowledge and Experience:

• 5 to 7 years of relevant work experience with a background in purchasing, sales, materials inventory management, or buying.
• 5+ years in contracting, commercial/legal requirements, vendor negotiation, and cross-department collaboration.
• Project Management Association of Canada (PMAC) certification is a strong asset.
• Supply Chain Management certification preferred but not required.
• Experience in the print industry and facility management is beneficial but not mandatory.

Soft Skills and Characteristics:

• Analytical skills
• Interpersonal skills
• Communication skills
• Negotiation skills
• Growth mindset

Technology:

• Proficiency with Microsoft O365
• Proficiency with Microsoft Dynamics

Mandatory Requirements:

• Fluency in English
• Fluency in French is an asset
• Position may require occasional travel (3-5 days/year of domestic travel)

Security Clearance Requirements:

• Ability to obtain and maintain Government of Canada Secret Level II personal security clearance.

About Us:

CBN designs and develops industry-leading solutions for the following domains: Border Security, Civil Identity, Driver Identification and Vehicle Information, Currency and Excise Control, and Lottery and Charitable Gaming. To learn more, visit ***.

As an Equal Opportunity Employer, Canadian Bank Note Company, Limited is committed to achieving a skilled workforce that reflects the diversity of the Canadian population. We encourage applications from women, visible minorities, people with disabilities, and Aboriginal people. Canadian Bank Note Company Limited is committed to developing inclusive, barrier-free selection processes and work environments.

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