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As a Senior Buyer with J.D. Irving, Limited, you will work as part of a cross-functional team with Engineering, Operations, and Maintenance to provide recommendations on contracts and ensure procurement supports the overall project schedule. This position is located at our head office in Saint John, New Brunswick. Responsibilities Develop and implement contract strategies for major capital equipment and services Negotiate all commercial (and in some cases technical) aspects of purchases Provide purchase recommendations based on cost, quality, and delivery Negotiate/Lead discussions for any post-contract disputes Review and development of Request For Proposals Opportunities to challenge yourself daily by making quick and creative decisions to meet requirements of the site in a fast-paced environment Build, maintain, and manage relationships with key vendors Identify and capture cost savings opportunities Qualifications Post-Secondary education Excellent communications skills Strong negotiation, communication, presentation, interpersonal, and influencing skills Proficient in Microsoft Excel Self-Motivated and able to work under pressure Engages interest and participation from others and has a collaborative approach Assertive High attention to detail Ability to multitask while prioritizing workload Results-oriented with the ability to plan and deliver against project deadlines Ability to build good rapport with customers and suppliers Experience in procurement is considered an asset About Us Founded in 1882, J.D. Irving, Limited (JDI) has operations in Canada and the United States and are a team of 20,000 dedicated employees. At J.D. Irving, Limited, you are part of a dynamic team of professionals who lead with integrity and are passionate about delivering results. With a culture that nurtures talent and creates an inclusive workplace, you can grow your career across our various operating divisions. We are committed to creating accessible environments for our colleagues, candidates, and customers. Requests for accommodation due to a disability (which may be visible or invisible, temporary, or permanent) can be made at any stage of application and employment. We encourage candidates to make their accommodation needs known so that we can provide equitable opportunities. #J-18808-Ljbffr