As a Senior Buyer with J.D. Irving, Limited, you will work alongside Operations and Maintenance groups to support daily procurement activities for select operating sites. This role focuses on delivering exceptional customer service while driving value and ensuring compliance with procurement policies and standards. The position is located in Saint John, New Brunswick, with the expectation for some local travel.

• Negotiate commercial (and in some cases technical) aspects of purchases

• Provide purchase recommendations based on cost, quality, and delivery

• Build, maintain and manage relationships with key vendors and internal customers

• Identify and capture cost savings opportunities

• Develop and maintain contracts for site services

• Review and develop RFPs

• Collaborate across shared service groups such as Legal, Finance and Human Resources

• Opportunities to challenge yourself daily by making quick and creative decisions to meet requirements of the site in a fast-paced environment

• Post Secondary education

• Excellent communications skills

• Strong negotiation, presentation, interpersonal and influencing skills

• Proficient in Microsoft Excel

• Self-Motivated and able to work under pressure

• Engages interest and participation from others and has a collaborative approach

• Assertive

• High attention to detail

• Ability to multitask while prioritizing workload

• Results orientated with the ability to plan and deliver against deadlines

• Ability to build good rapport with customers and suppliers

• Experience in procurement is considered an asset

Irving Business Servicesis a vital support function within J.D. Irving, Limited, delivering expertise in essential areas such as Finance, Human Resources, Supply Chain, Health and Safety, Communications, and Legal.

By managing resources, delivering fast and flexible outcomes, and fostering innovation, Irving Business Services plays a critical role in driving operational success and supporting the company’s long-term strategic goals. With a focus on collaboration and continuous improvement, Irving Business Services offers exciting opportunities for growth and development within a leading organization.

Founded in 1882, J.D. Irving, Limited (JDI) has operations in Canada and the United States and are a team of 20,000 dedicated employees. At J.D. Irving, Limited, you are part of a dynamic team of professionals who lead with integrity and are passionate about delivering results. With a culture that nurtures talent and creates an inclusive workplace, you can grow your career across our various operating divisions.

We are committed to creating accessible environments for our colleagues, candidates, and customers. Requests for accommodation due to a disability (which may be visible or invisible, temporary, or permanent) can be made at any stage of application and employment. We encourage candidates to make their accommodation needs known so that we can provide equitable opportunities.

Worried you do not meet all the requirements? Studies have shown that many applicants apply only to job opportunities when they feel they meet 100% of the criteria. We promote an inclusive environment where everyone is appreciated, recognized, and empowered to contribute fully. If you are interested in this position but are worried you did not meet all the requirements, we would encourage you to still apply.

We appreciate your interest in our company however only those candidates selected for an interview will be contacted.