Posted 10 days ago
Senior Buyer
@ Domtar Products
Port Mellon, British Columbia
Overview
Domtar Products is hiring a Senior Buyer for its Howe Sound Mill on the Sunshine Coast of British Columbia, working with the Manager, Supply Chain. The role sources and manages inventory of designated commodities, negotiates services and contractor rates, and monitors cost control and project scope. The posting states possible flexibility in shifts, overtime and weekends, and offers an annual salary of $80,000 to $98,000 plus a bonus plan.
Pay:
$80,000–$98,000 a year
Responsibilities:
- Source and procure designated commodities and inventory
- Negotiate services and manage contracts and contractor rates
- Monitor cost control, inventory analysis and project scope
- Monitor market trends
- Prioritize duties for urgent requirements
Requirements summary:
- Post-secondary designation in supply chain or procurement required
- Minimum three years in procurement, materials or project management
- SAP, MRP analysis and Microsoft programs required
- Strong written, oral, negotiation and leadership skills
- Pulp and paper experience an asset
Tools & skills
Benefits mentioned
Source and dates
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- Employer posting date
- 2026-10-27
- First seen by our source
- 2026-10-28
- Source record updated
- 2026-11-01
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Job details
| Seniority | Senior |
| Department | Sales |
| Experience | 3+ years |
| Work setting | Office, Plant or factory |
| Position | Mostly sitting |
| Physical demands | physical low · computer high |
| Languages | English |
| Education | College diploma (required) |
| Fields of study | Supply Chain Management, Procurement, Purchasing Fundamentals |
| Perks mentioned | Retirement plan, Relocation assistance, Performance bonus |
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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.
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- 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
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- Product Design
- Manufacturing
- Other recorded names
- Domtar Products
- Domtar
- Specialties
- Paper Manufacturing
- Paper Distribution
- Pulp Manufacturing
- Pulp and Paper
- Paper
- Pulp
- Manufacturing
- Forestry
- Sustainability
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- Airlaid Nonwovens
- Forest Products
- Wood pulp
- Containerboard
- and Packaging
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- 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 Howe Sound Mill, located on the Sunshine Coast of British Columbia, is seeking an experienced and collaborativeSenior Buyer to join our Procurement Team
As a valued member of our Procurement Team and working with the support of the Manager, Supply Chain, you will source, procure and manage inventory of designated commodities. Lead strategic negotiate and secure services as required to support Company operations and projects, and accountable/support general purchasing as assigned while assuring all activities are performed in an ethical, economical and quality manner. Cost control measures, detailed inventory analysis, project progress monitoring and scope management will be a primary focus.
Key Responsibilities:
- Negotiate/secure services through sourcing and negotiations.
- Manage and negotiation of various contracts and contractor rates for site services.
- Procurement/management of inventory.
- Monitor market trends.
- Prioritization and multitask of duties to support immediate rush requirements
- May require flexibility in work shifts, overtime, and weekends as required to support operations when necessary.
What You’ll Bring
The ideal candidate is a detail-oriented and proactive procurement professional with strong analytical, organizational and communication skills. You are comfortable working in a complex industrial environment, balancing day-to-day purchasing requirements with cost management, supplier relationships and operational priorities and have the following skills and qualifications:
- Post Secondary designation in Supply Chain Management/Procurement or equivalent in Basic Purchasing Fundamentals required.
- Minimum three (3) years experience in Procurement, Materials Management, Project Management.
- Experience with Pulp and Paper industry an asset.
- SAP experience, MRP analysis, process and experience with Microsoft programs required.
- Strong written and oral communication skills.
- Strong leadership, negotiation, and communications skills in both dynamic team environments and with vendors.
Why Join Domtar?
This is an opportunity to play a key role in a dynamic industrial environment, contributing to strategic procurement, supplier relationships, cost management, and operational reliability. We offer a competitive salary, comprehensive benefits package, retirement savings plan, annual bonus plan, extensive relocation support, and an Employee and Family Assistance Program.
The annual salary range for this position is $80,000 – $98,000, commensurate with experience, qualifications, and demonstrated capabilities.
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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