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.
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...
Mentor junior buyers and contribute to team capability-building within the procurement function....
Amazon Canada's Hardlines and Entertainment Media team is seeking a self-driven Vendor Manager candidate to join our Audio and Accessories team. Vendor managers work directly with vendors to...
Responsibilities for this Position Location: 1941 Robertson Rd, Nepean, ON K2H 5B7, Canada Employment Type: Fulltime-Term Company Description At General Dynamics Mission SystemsCanada, our focus...
Perform all raw material planning functions within budgeted costs and according to Just-In-Time production concept / Pulled Production concept / security stock / client service rate / costs & productivity...
Our Technology team wakes up every day with one goal in mind - connecting Canadians to the people and things that matter most. Together, we are proud to support 30 million Canadians each month...
Work Location: Toronto, Ontario, Canada Hours: 37.5 Line of Business: Procurement & Sourcing Pay Details: $91,200 - $136,800 CAD TD is committed to providing fair and equitable compensation...
Sr. Vendor Manager, Kitchen, Amazon Canada Hardlines
- Toronto, ON
- 18 days ago
- Toronto, ON
- 18 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...
The business Banking provides financial solutions to Canadian businesses. The Business Banking VMO supports a dozen LOBs, including Merchant Solutions, Auto Finance, and Commercial Banking. This...
Global Commodity Manager - Mechanical Components
- Burlington, ON
- 20 days ago
- Burlington, ON
- 20 days ago
Must have at least two years of experience in a buyer/planner role....
Amazon is looking for an experienced business leader to join the Hardlines category team on Amazon Canada. The Senior Vendor Manager will be responsible for managing the P&L and setting the...
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...
Do you have vendor management experience? Are you a motivated professional with excellent analytic and communication skills? This role manages vendor relationships throughout the agreement...
About the Opportunity Review purchase orders and profit margins to ensure cost efficiency and identify potential issues Develop a strong understanding of the ERP system, including the flow of...
Application Deadline: 06/19/2025 Address: 33 Dundas Street West Job Family Group: Technology This is a hybrid role, based out of Toronto, that report directly to the Director of EDB and Lending...
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Buyers in Ontario offer the following education backgroundQualifications / Skill Sets
The following top skills are often required or desired to land a Buyer position
- Merchandising
- Product Marketing
- Commodity Management
- Request for Quotation
- Cosmetic Sales
- Category Management
- Supplier Development
- Expense Control
- Global Sourcing
- APICS
- Raw Materials
- Supplier Quality
- Bill of Materials
- Manufacturing Resource Planning
- Strategic Sourcing
- Demand Planning
- Requisitions
- Supplier Management
- Purchase Orders
- Operational Excellence
- Cost Reduction
- Standard Operating Procedures
- Enterprise Resource Planning
- Supply Chain
- Supply Chain Management
- Continuous Improvement
- Contract Management
- Budget Forecasting
- Contract Negotiation
- Systems Applications & Products
- Vendor Management
- Engineering
- Strategy Development
- Purchasing
- Process Improvement
- Finance
- Procurement
- High School Diploma
- Logistics
- Auditing
- Prioritizing
- Driving
- Negotiation
- Written Communication
- Collaboration
- Flexibility
- Documentation
- Reporting
- Bachelor's Degree
- Materials Management
- Inventory Management
- Regulations
- Multitasking
- Policy Development
- Microsoft Office
- Project Management
- Problem Solving
- Sales
- Microsoft Excel
- Staff Supervision
- Organization
- Customer Service
- Scheduling
- Leadership
- Communication Skills
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