Senior Buyer

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We are currently seeking an experienced Buyer to join our Ottawa team. In this role, you will play a key part in managing supplier relationships, supporting new product development, and driving effective procurement strategies across commodities. You'll work closely with internal stakeholders to ensure continuity of supply, cost optimization, and compliance with company policies and regulatory requirements. This position is ideal for a procurement professional who brings strong commercial acumen, negotiation expertise, and a proactive approach to risk management. In this role, you will: Procurement of goods and services Commercial management of the supplier portfolio Ability to negotiate terms and conditions Issuance of purchase orders to comply with company policies and procedures Communicate material status to key stakeholders Maintains the ERP system to ensure accuracy of data Develop negotiation strategies and manage negotiation Proactively manage commodities to identify risk and mitigate Resolve challenges within the commodity including but not limited to; delivery, cost, process, invoicing, etc. Contribute to new product developments Contribute to source selection, make/buy decisions, and supplier qualification Provide strategic insight into the relevant market industries by recommending ways to reduce risk, cost and lead-time May lead or contribute to continuous improvement initiatives May be required to support customer or external compliance audits What you need to have to Requires 10 years of related experience in supply chain, procurement, or related experience Understanding of procurement laws and regulations. Strong analytical skills. Excellent negotiation skills. Work is varied and governed by well documented Company standards, policies, processes and procedures A College diploma or University degree in a related discipline Position Requirements Schedule: 40 hours per week, flexible within core business hours Work Arrangement: Hybrid Position mix of working from home and the Ottawa office. Travel: Occasional travel may be required. It is a requirement that General Dynamics Mission Systems-Canada be registered with the Canadian Controlled Goods program and that all of its workforce be security assessed. Successful applicants must meet all applicable security requirements, including but not limited to the ability to obtain and maintain a Canadian government security clearance. Applicants may be required to meet additional security requirements in order to gain access to technical data, classified areas or information that is subject to international regulations. You must be eligible to work in Canada.

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