Buyer Jobs in Ontario
A Buyer in the manufacturing industry is primarily responsible for the procurement of materials, goods, and services necessary for the manufacturing process. They research, evaluate and buy products for companies to either resell to customers or use in their everyday operations. Key duties include sourcing new suppliers, negotiating contracts, tracking orders, and ensuring timely delivery of goods. They work closely with other departments such as production and quality assurance to understand their needs and ensure the supply chain is running smoothly and cost-effectively.
Important skills for a Buyer include strong negotiation and communication abilities, analytical thinking, and a good understanding of supply chain management. They should be detail-oriented and have solid organizational skills to manage multiple orders and suppliers. A bachelor's degree in business, economics, or a relevant field is typically required. Certification such as Certified Purchasing Professional (CPP) or Certified Professional in Supply Management (CPSM) can be beneficial. Prior job roles before becoming a Buyer may include Procurement Assistant, Purchasing Agent, or Inventory Analyst.
Requisition ID: 212808 Join a purpose driven winning team, committed to results, in an inclusive and high-performing culture. As the Manager, Vendor Management, you will be responsible for...
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2025 Fall- Global Procurement, Analyst Intern (4 Months)
- Toronto, ON
- 12 days ago
- Toronto, ON
- 12 days ago
Job Summary Participates in and supports the operational activities of a business unit. Applies experience and complete working knowledge of the job and policies/practices to perform a combination...
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Amazon's Canada team is looking for an experienced, enthusiastic, hard-working, analytical and creative candidate to join our Pet Products team. You will work directly with a portfolio of...
PointClickCare is a leading North American healthcare technology platform enabling meaningful care collaboration and realtime patient insights. For over 20 years, the company has been focused on...
Application Deadline: 05/12/2025 Address: 33 Dundas Street West Job Family Group: Procurement Develops, promotes, maintains and manages an assigned business/group vendor management program for the...
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The Amazon.ca Fashion team is seeking a self-driven Vendor Manager candidate to support our Vendor Management team and our vendor partners. Vendor Managers work directly with vendors to improve...
Amazon's Canada team is looking for an experienced, enthusiastic, hard-working, analytical and creative candidate to join our Pet Products team. You will work directly with a portfolio of...
Sr. Vendor Manager, Furniture, Amazon Canada Hardlines
- Toronto, ON
- 26 days ago
- Toronto, ON
- 26 days ago
Amazon Canada's Hardlines team is seeking a self-driven Sr. Vendor Manager candidate. Sr. Vendor managers own a business category and P&L, working directly with vendors to create value for Amazon...
Join Our Team as a Procurement Coordinator! Are you ready to make a significant impact at the Toronto Parking Authority? Reporting to the Manager of Strategic Sourcing and Procurement, the...
Req ID: 125687 Remote Position: Hybrid Region: Americas Country: Canada State/Province: Ontario City: Toronto Summary The Material Costing and Awards Consultant leads strategic sourcing and...
Vendor Manager, PC Devices, Amazon Canada Hardlines
- Toronto, ON
- 45+ days ago
- Toronto, ON
- 45+ days ago
Amazon Canada's Hardlines team is seeking a self-driven Vendor Manager candidate. Vendor managers work directly with vendors to improve value, selection and convenience for customers across their...
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The following top skills are often required or desired to land a Buyer position
- Accounting
- Financial Analysis
- Relationship Management
- Change Orders
- Project Planning
- Tenant Relations
- Commodity Management
- Claims
- Request for Quotation
- Capital Projects
- Category Management
- Supplier Development
- Global Sourcing
- APICS
- Millwork
- Arc welding
- Manufacturing Resource Planning
- Strategic Sourcing
- Supplier Management
- Purchase Orders
- Optimization
- Cost Reduction
- Standard Operating Procedures
- Enterprise Resource Planning
- Supply Chain Management
- Supply Chain
- Contract Management
- Continuous Improvement
- Resolution
- Performance Management
- Vendor Management
- Customer Satisfaction
- Affirmative Action
- Risk Management
- Engineering
- Strategy Development
- Procurement
- Purchasing
- Finance
- Analytical Skills
- Negotiation
- Collaboration
- Flexibility
- Education Experience
- Reporting
- Inventory Management
- Sales
- Project Management
- Microsoft Office
- Microsoft Excel
- Staff Supervision
- Organization
- Scheduling
- Leadership
- Communication Skills
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