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Job Title: Procurement Lead Location: Halton Region, ON Job Type: Permanent Salary: $85,000 - $90,000/year Our client in Halton Region, ON is actively looking for a Senior Buyer to join their team. Position Description: Procurement responsibilities for new and existing products, including price, schedule, supplier selection, documentation write-up & terms and conditions Managing supplier''s critical path delivery requirements in support of key program milestones Proficiency to perform and comprehend price and cost analysis, source selection/justification, analysis of supplier quotation Purchase of electronic components, electronic assemblies and other assigned commodities as required Providing regular status updates of material availability and shortages as required to meet engineering and production schedules Establishing and maintaining critical working relationships with Material Planning, Engineering, Manufacturing, Finance and Quality Assurance functional business areas Issuing RFIs, RFQs/quotes, conduct bid analysis, down select suppliers, and award purchase orders supporting a high mix of different commodity types within a diversified product portfolio Developing and maintaining virtual PO folio file documentation requirements with a high degree of business ethics and integrity Negotiations (supplier price, delivery, and exceptions to purchase order flow downs, i.e., Terms and Conditions) Participating and driving supplier development and management activity to achieve consistent cost reductions with leveraged buying strategies Complete and total cost of ownership of the portfolio being managed Experience in Strategic Sourcing; (EMS preferred) Skills & Qualifications: Experience in JDE will be a strong asset Ability to read and interpret engineering drawings and specifications Proficient in the use of Microsoft Office Suite (PowerPoint, Word) and possess Advanced Excel Skills Power BI would be considered an asset Strong interpersonal skills with proven ability to communicate both verbally and in writing with internal customers and suppliers Analytical mindset with a proactive approach Knowledge of electrical product commodities is desired D.O.D. procurement experience and knowledge of Federal Acquisition Regulations (FAR/DFARS) as well as International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR) is a plus Post-secondary education in Supply Chain Management, Purchasing or equivalent with a minimum 5+ years of relevant experience in procurement and supply chain management in a large-scale manufacturing environment Professional APICS and/or ASCM certification an asset