Senior Buyer

Edmonton, AB
On-site
Posted Sep 25, 2026
1 position

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Employment type: Full-time
Experience level: Senior · 5+ years
Posting language: English
Working hours: 40 hours per week

Job summary

Lead procurement, contract and tender processes, supplier relationships, cost reviews, and inventory planning. Prepare project feasibility and pricing analyses, manage subdivision schedules, advise executive management on market opportunities, and drive process improvements.

Job details

The Senior Buyer is responsible for sourcing the best procurement opportunities and purchasing products. Senior buyers must be able to read the market effectively and need strong negotiation skills to ensure that they get the best value for the company’s needs. ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS Contract and Tender Management: * Spearhead all contracts and tender packages tailored specifically to Rohit Communities Edmonton. * Provide valuable assistance with contracts for other divisions. * Take charge of managing the tendering process from its inception to its completion, ensuring efficiency and effectiveness at every stage. * Maintain, update, and meticulously verify both direct and indirect cost budgets. * Continuously evaluate and adjust for variances to ensure financial targets are met. * Lead comprehensive cost reviews and cost-to-complete analyses. Supplier Relationship Management: * Cultivate and sustain robust supplier relationships, sourcing new suppliers and materials through strategic business networking efforts. * Implement and oversee quality control measures by effectively managing supplier relationships and expectations. High-Level Project Management: * Generate project proformas, projected margin statements, and feasibility assessments, providing valuable insights for decision-making processes. * Undertake high-level scheduling and project management duties for subdivisions, ensuring adherence to timelines and milestones. * Forecast inventory requirements and implement effective measures for inventory control to optimize resource utilization. * Perform tender and pricing analysis, preparing comprehensive reports for presentation to stakeholders. Strategic Guidance: * Keep Executive Management updated on pertinent supplier and market changes, providing informed advice on innovative procurement ideas and opportunities. * Identify process issues and spearhead improvement activities aimed at reducing costs or enhancing throughput within the organization. * Conduct periodic technical expert toolbox sessions on-site, fostering skill development and knowledge enhancement among team members. Performs other related duties as assigned.

What you’ll do

Requirements

The role calls for strong negotiation skills and the ability to assess markets and identify procurement opportunities. It also requires expertise in contracts and tenders, budgeting and cost analysis, supplier management, project scheduling, inventory control, and stakeholder reporting.