Posted 10 days ago
Buyer
@ Domtar Products
British Columbia
Overview
Domtar, a producer of pulp, paper, packaging, tissue and wood products, is hiring a full-time permanent Buyer at its Skookumchuck, British Columbia site, reporting to the Supply Chain Manager. The role procures and negotiates major agreements for materials, services, capital projects and maintenance contracts. The posting states a salary range of 80,000 to 98,600.
Responsibilities:
- Procure, negotiate and administer major agreements for materials, services and contracts
- Review and analyze supplier and contractor proposals and recommend selections
- Source supplies and services that meet or exceed internal expectations
- Maintain vendor relations and liaise between vendors and project teams
- Ensure purchasing follows corporate policy and applicable legislation
Requirements summary:
- Minimum 3+ years purchasing experience in an industrial or manufacturing environment
- Recognized purchasing designation or certification, or currently pursuing one
- Experience with a purchasing and inventory control system
- Understanding of business management and contract negotiation
- Strong interpersonal skills and integrity
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Source and dates
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- Employer posting date
- 2026-10-27
- First seen by our source
- 2026-10-28
- Source record updated
- 2026-10-28
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Job details
| Seniority | Mid level |
| Department | Business operations |
| Experience | 3+ years |
| Hours per week | 40 (estimated) |
| Travel | ground: minimal |
| Work setting | Office, Plant or factory |
| Position | Mostly sitting |
| Physical demands | physical low · computer high |
| Languages | English |
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Domtar Products
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Full company description
Domtar is a leading, privately held manufacturer of diversified forest products, with a workforce of roughly 14,000 employees in more than 40 locations across North America. The company has an annual capacity of 9.1 million metric tons of pulp, paper, packaging and tissue annually, and has an annual production capacity of about 3 billion board feet of lumber and other wood products. Formerly known as the Paper Excellence Group, Domtar is comprised of legacy businesses Paper Excellence Canada Holdings Corporation, Domtar Corporation and Resolute Forest Products. Domtar prides itself on operational excellence, delivering sustainable, high-quality, and cost-effective products to meet and exceed customer needs globally. The company is committed to turning sustainable wood fiber into everyday essential products. Domtar est l'un des principaux fabricants privés de produits forestiers diversifiés, avec un effectif d'environ 14 000 employés répartis sur plus de 40 sites en Amérique du Nord. L'entreprise a une capacité annuelle de 9,1 millions de tonnes métriques de pâte, de papier, d'emballage et de papier tissu, ainsi qu'une capacité de production annuelle d'environ 3 milliards de pieds-planche de bois d'œuvre et d'autres produits du bois. Anciennement connu sous le nom de Paper Excellence Group, Domtar est composé des entreprises Paper Excellence Canada Holdings Corporation, Domtar Corporation et Produits forestiers Résolu. Domtar est fière de son excellence opérationnelle, de ses produits durables, de haute qualité et rentables qui répondent aux besoins de ses clients à l'échelle mondiale et les dépassent. L'entreprise s'engage à transformer la fibre de bois durable en produits essentiels à la vie de tous les jours.
- LinkedIn followers
- 95,011
- People associated on LinkedIn
- 7,968
- Reported office locations
- 100 Kingsley Park Dr, Fort Mill, South Carolina 29715, US
- 234 Kingsley Park Drive, Fort Mill, South Carolina 29715-6476, US
- 395, de Maisonneuve West, Montreal, Quebec, CA
- Business categories
- Business Development
- Sustainability
- Wellness
- Paper Manufacturing
- Personal Health
- Product Design
- Manufacturing
- Other recorded names
- Domtar Products
- Domtar
- Specialties
- Paper Manufacturing
- Paper Distribution
- Pulp Manufacturing
- Pulp and Paper
- Paper
- Pulp
- Manufacturing
- Forestry
- Sustainability
- Engineering
- Airlaid Nonwovens
- Forest Products
- Wood pulp
- Containerboard
- and Packaging
- Profile identifies a recruitment agency
- No
- Reported total investment
- 0
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Domtar is a leading, privately held manufacturer of diversified forest products, with a workforce of roughly 14,000 employees in more than 40 locations across North America. The company has an annual capacity of 9.1 million metric tons of pulp, paper, packaging and tissue annually, and has an annual production capacity of about 3 billion board feet of lumber and other wood products. Formerly known as the Paper…
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Industry | Paper and Forest Product Manufacturing |
| Company size | 10,001+ employees |
| Headquarters | Fort Mill, South Carolina |
| Organization type | Public Company |
| Year founded | 1848 |
| Specialties | Paper ManufacturingPaper DistributionPulp ManufacturingPulp and PaperPaperPulpManufacturingForestrySustainabilityEngineering |
| Open jobs on Jobsy | 158 |
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Domtar is a leading producer of pulp, paper, packaging, tissue and wood products. Through our focus on safety and sustainability, as well as our commitment to operational excellence and our network of facilities across Canada and the United States, Domtar delivers high-quality and cost-effective products to customers around the world.
Our workforce is comprised of 14,000 talented and hardworking individuals. We are proud to offer competitive compensation, a supportive working environment, rewarding career paths and plenty of opportunities for learning and growth.
The location in Skookumchuck, British Columbia, Canada, is seeking talent to fill the position of Buyer. This job is full-time permanent.
Reporting to the Supply Chain Manager, the Buyer will procure, negotiate and administer major agreements for materials, services, capital projects and major maintenance contracts in compliance with PE Corporate Policies and Guidelines and applicable legislation.
Areas of Responsibility
- Supports corporate purchasing activities by recommending the consolidation and standardization of common products and service to increase leverage and maximize savings.
- Maintains a high standard of ethics and treat suppliers and contractors equitably in connection with sourcing, solicitation, award processes and decisions.
- Promotes and provides a safe workplace and support the implementation of health & safety programs.
- Sources and procures supplies, services and other goods ensuring they meet or exceed internal expectations.
- Reviews and analyzes supplier / contractors proposals and make selection recommendations to end user.
- Facilitates the sourcing of site materials and services by communicating business needs to vendors / service providers and clarifying vendor issues to mill departments.
- Keeps up to date with new products, equipment and suppliers in order to recommend improvements in the quality, terms, delivery schedules of materials and services purchased.
- Reviews all purchasing requests to ensure consistency with Corporate Policy and Guidelines, purchasing procedures and standards and applicable legislation.
- Promotes excellent vendor relations.
Qualifications
- Minimum 3+ years purchasing experience in an industrial / manufacturing environment.
- Possess or currently pursuing a recognized purchasing designation or certification.
- Experience with a Purchasing and Inventory control system.
- Understanding of business management and contract negotiation.
- Strong interpersonal skills, comfortable with working in a team environment and interacting with employees at all levels.
- Demonstrated high standards of integrity combined with a track record of excellence in performance
- Adaptable and understands complex and constantly changing business environment. Able to keep pace with a company going through significant growth and change
- A high sense of urgency with regards to operational requirements.
- Identifies, develops, establishes and maintains relationships with new and existing suppliers, keeping apprised of current and future market conditions.
- Liaises with and conduct meetings between vendors, contractors, project management teams.
- Recommends improvements to purchasing procedures or policies to Supply Chain.
Salary Range - 80,000-98,600
Domtar is firmly committed to placing greater emphasis on the principles of equity, diversity and inclusion to empower all employees to reach their full potential. We form a dynamic team whose diverse backgrounds and wealth of perspectives are one of the keys to our success. We offer an inclusive, rewarding and safe work environment with opportunities that will help grow your skills.
To learn more about our company, consult the Domtar Company Web Site and follow us on LinkedIn, Instagram and Twitter.
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