Posted 15 days ago
Buyer
@ Robert Half
Concord, Ontario
Overview
Robert Half is hiring a Buyer for a growing manufacturing client in the Vaughan area to own the procurement function. The role covers sourcing, supplier negotiations, RFQ and tendering, and supply risk, reporting into executive leadership.
Pay:
$80,000–$90,000 a year
Responsibilities:
- Lead purchasing and sourcing for manufacturing operations
- Negotiate with suppliers for raw materials and components
- Manage RFQ and tendering processes
- Monitor inventory and supplier performance to mitigate risk
- Drive cost savings and supplier rationalization
Requirements summary:
- Proven purchasing experience in a manufacturing environment
- Strong sourcing, negotiation and inventory management skills
- Proficiency with ERP systems and purchasing analytics
- Ability to work independently and influence senior leaders
Tools & skills
Source and dates
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- Employer posting date
- 2026-10-22
- First seen by our source
- 2026-10-11
- Source record updated
- 2026-10-23
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Job details
| Seniority | Mid level |
| Department | Business operations |
| Work setting | Office, Plant or factory |
| Position | Mostly sitting |
| Physical demands | physical low · computer high |
| Languages | English |
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- Reported office locations
- 2884 Sand Hill Road Suite 200, Menlo Park, CA 94025, US
- 2613 Camino Ramon, San Ramon, California 94583, US
- Robert Half International, Avenue Louise, 250 - 5th floor, Brussels, 1050, BE
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- Business categories
- Skill Assessment
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- Employment
- Consulting
- Recruiting
- Marketing
- Security
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- Staffing Agency
- Other recorded names
- Robert Half
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- consulting services
- accounting jobs
- finance jobs
- administrative jobs
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- Yes
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| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Industry | Staffing and Recruiting |
| Company size | 10,001+ employees |
| Headquarters | Menlo Park, CA |
| Organization type | Public Company |
| Year founded | 1948 |
| Specialties | consulting servicesaccounting jobsfinance jobsadministrative jobslegal jobsIT jobsrecruitmentrecruitment agencycreative jobsstaffing |
| Open jobs on Jobsy | 502 |
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Our client, a growing and dynamic manufacturing organization in the Vaughan area, is seeking a highly capable Buyer to take ownership of the procurement function and play a key role in supporting business growth and operational success.
This is an excellent opportunity for a confident procurement professional who enjoys working independently, influencing decisions, and collaborating directly with executive leadership. The successful candidate will bring strong manufacturing purchasing experience, exceptional communication skills, and the ability to build credibility with suppliers, internal stakeholders, and senior leaders alike.
As a trusted procurement partner, you will be responsible for ensuring the uninterrupted flow of materials, managing supplier relationships, driving cost savings initiatives, and contributing to strategic supply chain decisions that impact the business.
Responsibilities:
- Lead all purchasing and sourcing activities to support manufacturing operations and business objectives.
- Develop and implement procurement strategies that improve cost, quality, delivery, and supplier performance.
- Source and negotiate with suppliers for raw materials, components, and production-related services.
- Manage RFQ and tendering processes, evaluate vendor proposals, and negotiate favorable commercial agreements.
- Build strong relationships with key suppliers while holding them accountable for quality, pricing, and delivery expectations.
- Partner closely with the Executive Leadership Team to provide procurement insights, recommendations, and market intelligence.
- Collaborate with Production, Engineering, Quality, Operations, Finance, and Logistics to ensure material availability and operational continuity.
- Monitor inventory levels and supplier performance to proactively identify and mitigate supply risks.
- Analyze purchasing data, spending trends, and supplier metrics to support informed decision-making.
- Identify and implement opportunities for cost savings, process improvements, and supplier rationalization.
- Support supplier qualification, audits, and continuous improvement initiatives.
Requirements:
- Proven purchasing and procurement experience within a manufacturing environment.
- Strong understanding of sourcing, supplier negotiations, inventory management, and supply chain processes.
- Experience purchasing raw materials, components, and production-related goods.
- Ability to operate as a standalone Buyer, managing priorities independently and taking ownership of purchasing decisions.
- Confident communicator with the ability to influence stakeholders at all levels, including executive leadership.
- Strong negotiation, problem-solving, and relationship management skills.
- Proficiency with ERP systems and purchasing analytics.
- Highly organized, proactive, and results-oriented with a continuous improvement mindset.
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